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RISK OF WAR
Israel struck Lebanon more than 300 times in the week of September 15 and more than 700 times in the week of September 22.
REPORT FROM THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
This is not an isolated incident, but part of a larger pattern of violence and discrimination faced by Black, Indigenous, racialized, and immigrant communities.
ANGELA MARIE MACDOUGALL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE BATTERED WOMEN’S SUPPORT SERVICES
Being a centrist about issues involving oppression and human rights injustices suggests we should value the oppressor as much as the oppressed.
There needs to be a better consensus on how harmful microplastics are to our health, which means more studies are direly needed.
Tender lamb stewed in a medley of aromatic spices, vegetables, and garnished with green chilies and coriander, scooped up in warm naan and roti . . . what more do you need on a cold autumn night to warm you up?
The masks were more surreal than the surrealists.
ANDRÉ BRETON SURREALIST ARTIST
Broomball is of particular interest for those who want to be on the ice but can’t skate, and want a bit more action than curling. Soon enough you’ll be brushing your broomstick and reeling the broomball hard down the ice and into the net.
It was a badass moment that was saturated by her outfit — a bright yellow uniform and short hairstyle.
