Month in Review: War and Hunger
The major stories that shaped our news coverage over the past month.
Alex Cosh
Alex Cosh is the news editor of The Maple.
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Who Benefits from Increased NORAD Spending?
“The weapons industry is no doubt going to benefit from pumping all this new money into upgrading NORAD."
The Forces Working to Undermine Abortion Rights in Canada
A key goal of Canadian anti-abortion groups is to nominate as many anti-abortion candidates as possible for seats in the House of Commons.
Minister Criticized for Offering ‘Thoughts and Prayers’ to Afghanistan Following Earthquake
The natural disaster comes at a time when the country is already grappling with an unprecedented hunger crisis.
Assange Extradition Highlights Hypocrisy of West’s ‘Free Press’ Ethos, Critics Say
Legal experts and public figures have warned it is highly unlikely that Assange will receive a fair trial, and that it is likely he could die in U.S. custody.
Hunger Is Built into Ontario’s Benefit Systems — and Food Costs Are Rising
“What used to barely get me through until the end of the month now barely gets me halfway through the month.”
Canadians Are Going Hungry While Corporate Profits Soar and War Rages on
“I get tired, because I know I'm not, at times, getting enough nutrients."
Preparing Communities for The Next ‘Freedom’ Convoy
"When we come together, and win public programs, and win collective solutions, that's when we do best.”
That Study On Supposed Russian Disinformation Is Mostly Bullshit
The University of Calgary study conflates dissent with “disinformation,” and fails to provide evidence supporting its premise.