Hidden Narratives in News and Elections Across Canada
A columnist argues against media pack mentality and recalls contentious topics from abortion in Canada to the Marcos election in the Philippines. The piece urges readers to seek broader facts, note diverse perspectives, and question assumed narratives while stressing personal views and a call for locally owned papers to foster independent thinking.
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Democracy standards: four keys for true democracy
A columnist argues democracy needs four pillars: multi party politics, universal voting rights, free and fair elections with orderly transitions, and elected leaders governed by law with transparency. The essay warns corruption undermines democracies and outlines three steps for reform: leader selection, treatment of leaders, and citizen engagement with representatives.
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World Population Review
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Babylon
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