Articles by Ben Makuch
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Why isn’t Canada Intervening in Syria?
While the Americans consider enhanced support of Syrian rebel forces by supplying new military resources, Canada’s position on the troubled middle-eastern nation remains uncertain. Full story
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What Does this Blocked Terrorist Attack Mean for Canada?
Examining the consequences of a thwarted Canadian terror plot. Full story
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Stephen Harper Likes Pandas More than Idle No More
While the arrival of two Chinese pandas to Canada is super exciting, Stephen Harper neglected to meet with a group of Cree youth who literally walked 1,600km to Ottawa under the banner of Idle No More. Full story
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Haiti Has the UN to Thank for Their Cholera Epidemic
But the UN have rid themselves of any responsibility, which is pretty cool, right? Full story
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A Quick Breakdown of Canada's 2013 Budget
So You Don't Have to Read Much
Prepare to learn about numbers and why hockey sticks are now, suddenly, cheaper. Full story
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What Are the French Really Up to in Mali?
When it comes to going to war, it’s not too often we get to see France beat the US to the punch. But in the case of Mali, the troubled north African country with a serious jihadi problem, the French are playing the usual American role of global terrorist-hunter. Full story
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Blockades Could Send Idle No More Over the Edge
With the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations down for the count with norovirus and blockades turning public support against Idle No More, the movement probably needs to grab a hold of its navigational system. Full story
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Chief Spence Is Clouding Idle No More with Her Problems
Chief Spence's role as the figurehead of Idle No More has seemingly done more to confuse the cause than push it forward. Full story
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What Exactly Is Idle No More?
In case you haven't been paying attention, here's an update on what the Idle No More protests are all about. Full story
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B.C.'s Law Enforcement Ignored a Serial Killer
The RCMP and Vancouver's Police Department ignored numerous warnings that Robert Pickton was a serial killer that was targeting Canadian women. Full story
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Photos by Eli Reed
Bomb Blast Bajaur
Is Life Really Back to Normal in Khar?
BC Bud
Meeting Some Growers Out West
The Imaginary Republic of Molossia
Nevada's Sovereign Micronation
Fuck Him and His Library
George W. Bush Was the Worst
Cry-Baby of the Week
Uh Oh, Someone Downloaded Cartoon Porn