Much has been made in the past weeks about the lack of political participation among Canadian youth, specifically about their lack of interest in casting a vote and being part of the democratic process. Almost everyone participating in the debate looks upon the situation as disgraceful, pathetic or a sign of the decay of Canadian… Continue reading Why young Canadians don’t vote
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Students’ Union discrimination the real issue
By A. Brignall
Editor, the Gauntlet,As a regular reader of the Gauntlet, I have been following the debate about the creation of a women’s centre between Michael Jankovic and others. I would like to state that I am not for or against a women’s centre. Rather, I understand the legitimate opinions of both sides.I do not think, however,… Continue reading Students’ Union discrimination the real issue
Finding economic democracy
Globalization is a positive force driving freedom in both economic and political arenas. It is a more effective force than military engagement or political pressure in affecting large scale change in political and economic forms of exchange within a country. These are considered controversial statements, though they probably shouldn’t be. The only truly functioning liberal… Continue reading Finding economic democracy
A closer look
Three weeks ago, I penned a column for the Gauntlet suggesting feminists need to stop pursuing petty projects here in Canada and export feminism to the rest of the world, where it is desperately needed. The part of the article that caught the attention of a lot of readers was the opinion that a women’s… Continue reading A closer look
Doomed union
The recent effort to unite Canada’s right-wing parties is a fruitless affair, even if they do unite. I do not subscribe to any political party, but I know this attempt will produce nothing good for either party, especially the Progressive Conservatives. The PCs are making a comeback, now at 19 per cent (seven per cent… Continue reading Doomed union
A case for the defense
“We live isolated from the rest of the world excepting the United States. We need not commit ourselves anywhere except out of generosity or goodwill. There is a risk of terrorist attack, but hard power will never protect us from terrorism.” So pens Michael Jankovic, an otherwise formidable columnist at this paper. The "Canada as… Continue reading A case for the defense
Women’s centre not necessary
Many aspects of the Canadian feminist movement have become anachronistic, consumed with petty goals. This was not always the case.Feminism was used as an organizing idea to fight for the rights and equality of women. The righteous goals of feminism have since been entrenched in law, including voting rights, sexual harrassment, and protection for rape… Continue reading Women’s centre not necessary
Mature and lucid perspective
Editor, the Gauntlet,Re: "Hard power outdated," Oct. 2, 2003,Congratulations on the remarkably lucid and mature perspective from Michael Jankovic in his critique of Professor Bercuson’s argument for more "hard power" in Canada’s military. Military might has closed more doors than it has opened. The arms race, primarily supplied by the big five countries on the… Continue reading Mature and lucid perspective
Hard power an outdated concept
Reading conservative newspapers lately I found one resounding consensus: Canada’s foreign and defense policies are in very rough shape. There is a measure of truth found in such articles. Canada has not issued a white paper (a position paper describing government policy) on defense policy since 1994. This is a long stretch to go without… Continue reading Hard power an outdated concept
Bush’s Plea
On Tues., Sept. 23, American President George W. Bush entered the United Nations to ask for help in reconstructing Iraq. In his speech to the General Assembly he spoke of what had been accomplished by the mission. Amazingly he said, “nations are more secure because an ally of terror has fallen.” I call it amazing… Continue reading Bush’s Plea