Taliban Rule Tightens Rights for Afghan Women
A retrospective piece describes the 2021 U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban’s new restrictions. It notes bans on women in public spaces, limits on education and work, compulsory male guardians, and dress and conduct rules for both women and men, highlighting the role of armed enforcement.
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Canada’s Senate under scrutiny amid graft and partisan blocs
The Senate, once a sober check on Commons, now faces scandal and waste accusations as it serves largely as a rubber stamp. New independents Charles Adler and Tracy Muggh may not change much given blocs like the Independent Senate Group and the Liberal-leaning Progressive and Canadian Senators Groups dominate votes. Adler, once a Conservative critic and Winnipeg Free Press columnist, shifted left in recent years.
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Private nonprofit hospitals could boost Canada’s health system
Canada’s healthcare struggles include long ER waits and delayed specialist care with 6.5 million without a family doctor. Comparisons show universal systems in France Germany and the Netherlands use independent nonprofit hospitals to gain local autonomy, improving access and outcomes.
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