News Analysis

Opinion, Politics & Policy

“Weak Andy?”: How has the leader of the opposition fared so far?

Despite some of his misfires let’s not forget that it was under Andrew Scheer’s watch that the Conservative Party went from being seen as impotent in its ability to defeat Justin Trudeau, to at its height being predicted to secure a majority government in 2019.

Cosmin Dzsurdzsa / 08/01/2019 12:00 AM

Opinion, American News, Culture, Technology

CNN thinks people are racist against robots of colour

Robot celebrities like Sophia, who has appeared on a variety of talk shows and given millions of people the heeby-jeebies, depict white faces. According to the New Zealand-based study, this is a problem, as robots should be as diverse as humanity.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 08/01/2019 12:00 AM

Opinion, Politics & Policy

Let’s abolish Human Rights Tribunals!

Charging nothing for complaints should have led to people reporting discrimination, but there arose an unintended consequence! HRTs were used to make money. As one article points out, you just have to complain that someone hurt your feelings to win a big check.

Eugene Fernandes / 08/01/2019 12:00 AM

Opinion, Politics & Policy

Calgary passes flawed arena deal to the dismay of taxpayers

It may look nice and provide a better arena experience than the Scotiabank Saddledome, but we should all remember the sacrifices regular Calgarians had to make to fund the project and how many councillors don’t seem to care.

Wyatt Claypool / 08/01/2019 12:00 AM

Opinion, Culture, Politics & Policy

Big tech can’t take down Tulsi Gabbard

Tulsi is for real. We’re sure big tech will keep trying to suppress her voice, and in the end, they might even succeed. But for now, despite their best efforts, the American people hear Tulsi loud and clear.

Libby Emmons and Barrett Wilson / 08/01/2019 12:00 AM

Canadian News, Opinion, News

Blue Jays fans react to getting totally fleeced by the Astros

What exactly is general manager Ross Atkins thinking? His popularity, along with Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro, has hit rock bottom recently.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 07/31/2019 12:00 AM

Opinion

Gerald Butts returns, and so does the SNC-Lavalin playbook

Trudeau is now saying that the PMO didn’t “direct” anyone in the government to try and silence the diplomats. Note that careful use of the word “direct.” It’s the exact same word Trudeau used to try and evade responsibility in the SNC-Lavalin Scandal.

Spencer Fernando / 07/31/2019 12:00 AM

Opinion, Culture, Technology

Anti-human technology is spreading to North America

Facial recognition tech is insidious and invasive. Users of the software claim it enhances safety, secures streets, targets criminals, but in practice, it targets everyone and is anathema to liberty and individual rights.

Libby Emmons / 07/31/2019 12:00 AM

Opinion, News, American News

Ten-year-old boy charged with assault for throwing a ball at another boy

In a turn of events, Wayne County prosecutor Kym Worthy on Wednesday said there’s a “better way to go forward” than to take the child to juvenile court.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 07/31/2019 12:00 AM

Opinion, International News, Politics & Policy

What will Britain look like if Boris delivers Brexit?

To put it simply, if voters believe that unfamiliar parties can win an election, then this belief becomes self-fulfilling. If voters believe that the establishment parties have ceased to be unbeatable, they become beatable.

Nico Johnson / 07/31/2019 12:00 AM

Opinion, American News, #Entertainment

HYPOCRISY: Celebrities take private jets, yachts, to “billionaire-only” event on climate change

The Verdura Resort in Sciacca, Italy is already known internationally as one of the world’s most luxurious getaways for the upper echelon of media and society, and this coming weekend is definitely no exception.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 07/31/2019 12:00 AM

Opinion, Culture

Is Snopes okay?

Why the hell is a media watchdog organization doing fact checks of satire in the first place? Are they going to set the record straight on A Modest Proposal next?

Libby Emmons and Barrett Wilson / 07/30/2019 12:00 AM

Opinion, Politics & Policy

It’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons and Canada is falling behind

Canada didn’t make the top ten countries fighting human trafficking. We didn’t even make the top twenty. Over the past few years, Canada has fallen from 16th to 23rd place when it comes to governmental response.

Arnold Viersen / 07/29/2019 12:00 AM

Opinion, Politics & Policy

Why constitutional rights should have priority over human rights

By choosing to enforce Yaniv’s human rights, the strong arm of the state is reaching down into the personal lives of these women and forcing them to do a very intimate act against their own personal convictions. Such a scenario is the antithesis of a free society.

Jordan Schroeder / 07/29/2019 12:00 AM

Opinion, American News

American police department to give coupons for “good behaviour”

Well, the lucky people down in Tempe, Arizona are going to be able to experience just that! Except besides a .223 calibre bullet into your heart’s left atrium, you’ll get a friendly Circle K coupon from an officer who wants nothing more than to make a friend!

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 07/29/2019 12:00 AM

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