Political scientist, Professor Melissa Haussman provides her take on Roe v. Wade.
Reflecting on the 50-Year Battle to Save Roe v. Wade
As a political scientist, Professor Melissa Haussman has been researching women's reproductive rights in North America for at least twenty years. She grew up in the United States, in a Republican home in Massachusetts, but... More
Selling the War: The Power of Russian Television
In the midst of a sitcom on Russian television, a short video will appear during the commercial break. It begins with an image of the Ukrainian flag superimposed with the Nazi symbol. The camera zooms... More
Driven by Emotion: How Social Media Rewards Love and Hate
These days, it’s hard to find a polite disagreement. Friends and family on social media seem to be drifting to—and sharing—stronger and stronger opinions on everything from COVID restrictions to the war in Ukraine to... More
How For-Profit Crowdfunding Sites Trade on Our Goodwill
The company GoFundMe is probably best known for personal campaigns to raise money for medical and funeral expenses. But recently, it’s in the news for a much bigger campaign: a fund to support the “Freedom... More
Why Now? What Vladimir Putin Has to Gain in a War with Ukraine
Every day, the news from Ukraine and the surrounding region grows more concerning. While the product of years of tensions between Russia, Ukraine, NATO and Eastern Europe, the latest flare-up still seemed to emerge suddenly.... More
Heckling on Mute: The Pros and Cons of Hybrid Parliament
Ever since the Canadian Parliament switched to hybrid virtual/in-person meetings in March 2020, the ambience of the House of Common’s daily Question Period has been restrained, sedate…even polite. “Question Period is not necessarily supposed to... More
The Mystery of Unclaimed Tax Benefits
Each year, $1.7 billion dollars in social benefits go unclaimed in Canada, sitting in programs such as the GST tax rebate, the Canada Workers Benefit and the Canada Child Benefit. Most are meant for people... More
Exploring the Online Communities of Vaccine Hesitancy
According to Statistics Canada, an estimated 23% percent of Canadians surveyed are unwilling or hesitant to take the COVID-19 vaccine. All kinds of assumptions have been made about them: they’ve been called ignorant, stupid, selfish,... More
Alternative Forms of Innovation for a More Sustainable Society
As Canada works towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, capturing carbon or sustainable energy technology is often the focus. The role of public policy and the cooperation of governments, industry and local communities is also... More
Changing Times for Charities in Canada
Canada’s 86,000 charities, which account for 10 percent of full-time jobs, have been significantly impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Almost 70 per cent experienced a reduction in revenues, on average about a 30 per cent... More
Small Business Owners and Remote Work
Small businesses are the heart of our communities. While big box stores have been allowed to remain open during lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, many smaller establishments have not. Many employees have been laid off or... More
Anti-Asian Racism is Affecting Health and Well-Being
Although anti-Asian racism has a long history in Canada, hate-related incidences in Ottawa against Asian Canadians increased by 600 per cent from 2019 to 2020. A Statistics Canada survey in May 2020 reported that Asian... More
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