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Evolution
White supremacists believe in genetic 'purity'. Science shows no such thing exists

White supremacists believe in genetic ‘purity’. Science shows no such thing exists

The Conversation

By Dennis McNevin | – Far-right white supremacist ideology is on the rise in Europe, North America and Australia. It appeals to a racist notion whereby many white supremacists see themselves as members of a “pure” race that is at risk of dilution and contamination. Science does not support the idea of pure races with […]

Donald Trump
Right-wing extremism: The new wave of global terrorism

Right-wing extremism: The new wave of global terrorism

The Conversation

By Sean Spence | – In April 2020, the United Nation’s Secretary-General, António Guterres, addressed members of the Security Council by warning them that the COVID-19 pandemic could threaten global peace and security. If the health crisis was not managed effectively, he feared that its negative economic consequences, along with a mismanaged government response, would […]

Barack Obama
How much of Barack Obama's legacy did Donald Trump Destroy?

How much of Barack Obama’s legacy did Donald Trump Destroy?

The Conversation

By Clodagh Harrington and Alex Waddan | – Throughout Donald Trump’s first term in office, the US president has harked back to the Obama years. From blasting the “horrible” Iran nuclear deal to blaming Barack Obama’s administration for the “obsolete, broken system” that Trump claims has hindered the US response to the COVID-19 crisis, he’s […]

Donald Trump
Can America survive the re-election of Donald Trump?

Can America survive the re-election of Donald Trump?

The Conversation

By Henry Giroux | – The 2020 presidential election may be one of the most significant and far-reaching events of the 21st century. The stakes almost defy comprehension — suggestive less of a competition over who will become the president of the United States, but whether people will vote to either retain the ideals and […]

China
Has Russian media turned on its golden boy Trump, joining with China and Iran?

Has Russian media turned on its golden boy Trump, joining with China and Iran?

The Conversation

By Robert Hinck, Robert Utterback and Skye Cooley | – It can be easy to overlook how the rest of the world is making sense of America’s chaotic campaign season. But in many cases, they’re paying attention just as closely as U.S. voters are. After all, who wins the U.S. presidency has implications for countries […]

Dissent
Is Turkey spying on Dissidents in the West?

Is Turkey spying on Dissidents in the West?

The Conversation

By Mehmet Bastug and Davut Akca | – Turkey’s long arm and espionage activities against dissidents living in exile in Canada has become a growing concern. As revealed in a startling recent news report, 15 Turkish-Canadians have been targeted by the Turkish government within the scope of a “terrorism” investigation. Needless to say, the term […]

Campaign Finance
Creeping Plutocracy after ‘Citizens United’: How US Election Spending skyrocketed to the GDP of some whole Countries

Creeping Plutocracy after ‘Citizens United’: How US Election Spending skyrocketed to the GDP of some whole Countries

The Conversation

By William C.R. Horncastle | – The amount of money spent on US elections eclipses the annual total economic output of some small countries. The total spending by candidates, political parties and independent campaign groups in the 2016 race was US$6.5 billion – comparable to the GDP that year of Monaco, Kosovo or Liechtenstein, and […]

Barack Obama
Who really defeated the Islamic State – Obama/Biden or Trump/Pence?

Who really defeated the Islamic State – Obama/Biden or Trump/Pence?

The Conversation

By Brian Glyn Williams | – One common claim by President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign has been that his administration beat IS, or what’s formally known as the Islamic State terrorist group. It came up most recently in the vice presidential debate, when Mike Pence boasted, “We destroyed the ISIS caliphate. … You know when […]

Islamophobia
How Islamophobia drove the Reception of the poorly fact-checked 'Caliphate' Broadcast

How Islamophobia drove the Reception of the poorly fact-checked ‘Caliphate’ Broadcast

The Conversation

By Fahad Ahmad | – On Sept. 25, the RCMP arrested Shehroze Chaudhry, a Muslim man, for allegedly fabricating his affiliation with the Islamic State group (ISIS). Chaudhry — popularly referred to by his supposed nom de guerre, Abu Huzayfah — had been the subject of numerous news stories since 2017. Most notably, in 2018, […]

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