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  • INTERNATIONAL

    In the name of God, stop the killing

    • Andrew Hamilton
    • 10 April 2025

    What makes a war just? Can any goal justify the deaths of tens of thousands, the bombing of hospitals, the starvation of civilians? As the devastation in Gaza deepens, these questions press harder. In a conflict marked by profound suffering, what moral, legal, or human standards can still hold?

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  • EDUCATION

    Universities are placing limits on protests for student safety

    • Erica Cervini
    • 25 March 2025

    As campus protests grow increasingly disruptive, universities face an uncomfortable choice: uphold students’ right to protest or ensure their safety and right to education. The debate over free speech and campus security has never been more urgent.

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  • INTERNATIONAL

    The roots of American discontent

    • Nirmal Ghosh
    • 14 March 2025

    Donald Trump’s return to the White House was the culmination of decades of economic decline, political disillusionment, and cultural fracture, forces the liberal elite ignored at their peril. As Trump reshapes America’s role in the world, his rise reveals hard truths about democracy, populism, and power in the 21st century.

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  • INTERNATIONAL

    Can justice survive in a divided world?

    • Andrew Hamilton
    • 26 February 2025

    Amid debates over inclusion, dignity, and the rule of law, how do entrenched power structures shape our futures, and can renewed commitment to cooperation mend a divided society?

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  • INTERNATIONAL

    Criticism or condemnation? The ethics of speech in times of war

    • Andrew Hamilton
    • 19 February 2025

    The shockwaves of the Hamas attack on Israel and the Israeli military’s response in Gaza have ignited protests, inflamed divisions, and prompted a reckoning with rising antisemitism. As hostilities pause, how should societies distinguish between legitimate criticism and rhetoric that fuels hate?

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  • RELIGION

    Is Google shaping faith in America?

    • Michael McVeigh
    • 12 February 2025

    Vice President JD Vance’s defense of Trump’s executive orders has ignited a theological debate on "ordo amoris"—the order of love. Critics argue that reducing love to a hierarchical formula distorts Catholic social teaching. But is the influence of big tech reshaping both religious thought and our global priorities?

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  • INTERNATIONAL

    The Art of the Self-Serving Deal

    • Andrew Hamilton
    • 06 February 2025

    Donald Trump’s presidency, often dismissed as chaotic, follows a clear, transactional logic: power over principle, loyalty over institutions, and reshaping America into a high-stakes deal-making enterprise. But history suggests such a system cannot last. In the meantime, how should we respond? 

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  • ARTS AND CULTURE

    Still Completely Unknown

    • Barry Divola
    • 30 January 2025

    The flame war over A Complete Unknown burns like a fire on Main Street, with Dylan die-hards railing against its liberties, sometimes without even seeing it. But in their quest for accuracy, they overlook a deeper truth: when has Bob Dylan ever let facts stand in the way of a good story?

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  • INTERNATIONAL

    To succeed, the Gaza ceasefire must lead to hope and stability

    • Ran Porat
    • 30 January 2025

    In a negotiated truce, Israel and Hamas have ended a conflict that raged for over a year, since Hamas’ attack on October 7, 2023. As hostages are exchanged with Palestinian prisoners, hopes flicker across a battered region bracing for precarious next steps. But can the truce hold amid vague terms, fragile politics, and Gaza’s looming reconstruction?

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  • AUSTRALIA

    The delight and discomfort of undeserved gifts

    • Emma Wilkins
    • 18 December 2024

    Gift-giving should be a celebration of kindness, but modern rituals often entangle us in obligation and excess. From generous neighbours to Christmas present hauls, reciprocal gifts build and shape our relationships. But what does it mean to give without strings?

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  • INTERNATIONAL

    Climate finance still feels like charity, not justice

    • Damian Spruce
    • 10 December 2024

    At COP29, the world’s wealthiest nations promised to confront climate change—but delivered only a fraction of the required funds, leaving developing countries with a trillion-dollar shortfall. As Pope Francis warns of a sick planet, the question remains: Who pays for the climate crisis, and who bears the consequences?

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  • ARTS AND CULTURE

    Jordan Peterson wrestles with God

    • Peter Craven
    • 06 December 2024

    As an outspoken psychologist and best-selling author, Jordan Peterson become a lightning rod for debate on culture, gender, and the meaning of life itself. His newest book, We Who Wrestle With God, attempts to reinterpret the Bible through a psychological lens. Yet, some critics question whether his explorations of scripture offer revelation or revisionism.

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