Policing: reforming a culture of brutality
TRIGGER WARNING Racism, assault, abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, gun violence There are nearly endless options when it comes to resolving the issue of militarized policing and police brutality in America. Fortunately, they range. From simple solutions you can support directly and immediately. To more…
The potential ripple effects of defunding the police that no one is talking about (pt 3)
TRIGGER WARNING Assault, abuse, sexual assault, racism We’ve looked at what the ripples of defunding the police could lead to inside the home. What could it look like externally and for communities? Rise in police crimes? We can call it by it’s common name –police…
The potential ripple effects of defunding the police that no one is talking about (pt 2)
TRIGGER WARNING Domestic abuse, assault, murder, suicide, stalking, gun violence In part one we looked at some of the domestic effects of police being laid off and fired as more agencies experience defunding due to the realization that policing is not as effective as it…
The potential ripple effects of defunding the police that no one is talking about (pt 1)
TRIGGER WARNING Domestic violence, assault, abuse, sexual assault, racism It is true that the specifics of defunding the police means something different depending on who you talk to. But the overarching commonality is that it involves providing lower levels of funding to police. And in…
The American justice system is legalized, lethal racism
TRIGGER WARNING Mass murder, assault, abuse, racism Let’s talk about the justice system in America. More specifically, the prison system. It would be a mistake to call the system a broken one. It isn’t. It’s working exactly how WP in positions of power designed it to; by…
The problem with religion
TRIGGER WARNING Mass murder, Islamophobia, assault, abuse, sexual assault, racism Religion, specifically Islam, and law have a tumultuous recent history in Canada. It’s a complicated issue. Sharia law in Ontario is a controversial topic for many Canadians, both Muslim and non. I disagree with Sharia…
When will Trump declare martial law?
TRIGGER WARNING Police brutality, racism America is on the cusp of what happens to all developing countries when they want radical change. The government attempts to control the people in an extreme way, likely martial law here. Then the people revolt and overthrow their government….
Gun control in America
TRIGGER WARNING Police brutality, murder, assault, racial violence, school shootings Gun control is a controversial topic in America. Though I’m not sure why as the definition merely means the regulation of the selling, owning and use of guns. America has 4.4% of the world’s population,…
The REDress Project
TRIGGER WARNING Mass murder, genocide, assault, abuse, sexual assault, racism The REDress Project was founded to bring attention to a Canadian genocide. Aboriginal women in Canada are disappearing and also being murdered at an astronomical rate. This issue is compounded by the fact that the…
Question of the Week
Should the internet be selectively censored?
Studies have proven that exposure to certain forms of online content leads to an increased likelihood to dehumanize a specific group of people or even commit violent acts against them. Two significant examples to point to are violent porn and hate crimes. What are your thoughts on online censorship for some types of content? Should censorship exist? If so, who controls it, and to what extent? Can we trust them to remain ethical with this control? If not, how do we justify the harm that comes to people as a result of a lack of censorship? Who would be most negatively impacted and why?
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