Category: Rants
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Biden Criticizes Netanyahu’s War Tactics: Political Motives Over Human Lives in Gaza
In a recent interview with Time magazine, U.S. President Joe Biden made candid remarks about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Biden suggested that Netanyahu might be prolonging the war for political gains amidst deepening political divisions in Israel. Asked directly about Netanyahu’s motivations, Biden responded, “There is every…
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Censorship at Columbia Law Review: A Microcosm of Authoritarian Repression
The silencing of Palestinian voices isn’t new, but the recent episode involving the Columbia Law Review serves as a stark reminder of how pervasive and insidious this suppression can be. Student editors at one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious legal journals faced unprecedented intervention from their own board of directors. The board took…
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The True Nature of Occupation: Examining Violent and Terroristic Methods
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the most prolonged and contentious issues in modern history. It is essential to shed light on specific actions that have significantly impacted the indigenous Palestinian population, including instances of village raids, murders, and other atrocities. These actions highlight violent and terroristic methods employed to achieve strategic objectives. This post…
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Religion and Culture: The Confusion of Ethics and Morals
I’m a Lebanese guy who grew up Muslim but isn’t really practicing these days. Even so, I can’t just sit back and watch while people spread all this misinformation about Islam—the religion I studied and lived with from a young age. There’s a lot to unpack here, so let’s get real about it. First off,…
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Enough with the Hypocrisy: The Palestinian Blood Spilled in Vain
Here’s the unfiltered truth: While the world gawks at sensational headlines, Palestinian blood seeps into the earth, ignored and forgotten. I’m sick of the selective outrage and the blatant hypocrisy. Our so-called civilized world has turned a blind eye to the slaughter in Gaza. Yes, slaughter. Call it what it is. Living through civil unrest…
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The Ownership and Alteration of Currency in Canada
In Canada, physical currency in the form of coins and banknotes holds the status of legal tender, which means it is recognized by the government as a valid form of payment. However, the possession of physical currency transfers its ownership to the individual or entity holding it. This article aims to explore the concept of…
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The True Beneficiaries of Interest Rate Hikes
In the intricate world of economics, interest rates are a pivotal tool used by central banks to manage the economy. Recently, the Bank of Canada made headlines by raising its benchmark interest rate. While this move might seem like a standard response to a stronger-than-expected economy and labour market, it’s essential to delve deeper and…
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Unmasking the Puppet Show of Power: A Deeper Look into Ukraine and Libya’s Conflicts
In the intricate theatre of international politics, the truth often lurks behind a veil of carefully crafted narratives. This is particularly evident in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, where the real battles are not for territory, but for power, control, and economic dominance. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a former actor, found himself in the midst…
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The Hidden Injustice of Tipping: A Tool of Systemic Oppression
In a world where economic inequality is rampant, one seemingly innocuous practice stands out as a glaring symbol of systemic oppression: tipping. This practice, as Leila El Shennawy discusses in her Reader’s Digest article, is not only confusing and inconsistent but also perpetuates economic disparity and social injustice. Tipping, a practice that originated in Tudor…
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The Unsung Healers: 17th-Century Women and Their Revolutionary Role in Health Care
In a time when the world was dominated by kings and queens, there were unsung heroes quietly shaping the future of health care. These were the women of 17th-century Europe, the domestic goddesses who took on the role of the family doctor, pharmacist, and nurse all in one. Olivia Campbell’s article from March 2021 in…