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Four Red River Métis scholars discuss their intimate role in the ongoing issue of Indigenous identity fraud.
There are five key storylines that are likely to influence voters at the upcoming presidential election in November.
Turkey’s central bank has raised interest rates in a much-needed reversal from years of unorthodox economic policy.
Some leftists today forget the need for a politics of redistribution alongside one of recognition. But a new book fails to show the left is beholden to a cartoon version of identity politics.
Is social justice advanced by focusing on people’s different identities? Or is this worldview ultimately a trap?
Philosopher Markus Gabriel argues that a new enlightenment based on moral facts is necessary to overcome the darkness of our times.
A comprehensive strategy does not seem to be an immediate priority for Congolese authorities with an eye on elections.
The so-called New Right is aiming for an ideological renewal of right-wing politics by focusing on cultural identity and the politics of belonging. Here’s why that’s so ominous.
In 2003, Rwanda adopted a policy of ethnic non-recognition. However, for 100 days in a year, it centres ethnicity in the country’s psyche.
Patronage politics, a history of violent conflict and high-stakes elections increase the risks of poll violence in Kenya.
In this era of racial reckoning, words such as ‘white privilege’ have played a significant role in defining social problems plaguing America. But those words also have a downside.
Turnout was low. But not equally so across the board. Patterns show it was not a statement by all voters – it was a message from ANC supporters.
If humans only translate what it is familiar to them, something essential is lost. The art of translation requires the permission to transcend borders and make mistakes.
A new book by participants in the controversial ‘Grievance Studies’ hoax critiques the rise of an ideology they call Social Justice Theory. But the authors overstate their case.
The British public still wants to rally round its institutions but fraying trust makes the job harder as winter approaches.
Whether in situations relating to scientific consensus, economic history or current political events, denialism has its roots in what psychologists call ‘motivated reasoning.’
Whether in situations relating to scientific consensus, economic history or current political events, denialism has its roots in what psychologists call ‘motivated reasoning.’
Many have said that the UK is irreparably divided and therefore dysfunctional to the point of impeding the ability of any one party to govern it effectively.
Here is what you need to know about Indonesia’s elections and what’s at stake.
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