Tag: Politics
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Foucault on Contestivism: A dialogue on power and meaning
Contestivism emphasizes the constant interplay of meaning, power, and existence, proposing that social life is driven by ongoing contestation. It examines the interrelated domains of power, highlighting their instability and potential for resistance. By scrutinizing how truth regimes shape individual and social identities, contestivism encourages continuous critical inquiry into power…
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Why political debates remain unresolved: A contestivist explanation
Political debates often fail because participants operate under different value systems and understandings of reality rather than simply lacking information. Contestivism emphasizes that these discussions are not just about facts but deeply tied to human existence and meaning. Recognizing this complexity can lead to more meaningful engagement rather than seeking…
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Canada’s productivity problem: A problem for who, exactly?
“Canada has a productivity problem. It’s a problem for us.” But ask yourself—who’s the “us” in this statement? Because if you’re working class, this so-called problem isn’t yours. It hasn’t been for decades.
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Poilievre’s Corvette moment: Affordability, but make it tone-deaf vroom
Pierre Poilievre, the self-styled everyman crusader against inflation, carbon taxation (now axed), and overpriced lettuce, just released a campaign video where he drove a Corvette C8 around a racetrack. Because nothing says pocketbook issues quite like an E-Ray with 655 horsepower and a base price that starts just shy of…
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Sacred values and scare tactics: The psychology of fear in political rhetoric
Not everything in politics is up for debate. There are some values so deeply held, so tightly wound into the fabric of identity, that questioning them feels like a personal attack. These are sacred values—the moral cornerstones that transcend compromise and drive people to take seemingly irrational stances. And in…
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The diploma divide: Political identity as a function of education
For decades, education has been a great social equalizer, or at least it pretended to be. Now, it’s a dividing line, as sharp as it is consequential. Today, those with college degrees lean left, while those without lean right. How did we get here?
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Red hats and rhetoric: When fashion met ideology
Sometime between the invention of the baseball cap and the cultural phenomenon that is MAGA merchandise, the unthinkable happened: fashion and ideology collided. Yes, I’m talking about the infamous red “Make America Great Again” hat—a pedestrian product that became a lightning rod for modern political discourse.
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How politics became the new personality test
Gone are the days when you could size someone up based on their taste in music or whether they’re a cat person or a dog person. Now, it’s all about where they stand on the latest social media-fueled outrage.
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Politics as identity: Partisanship and personal relationships
Politics has become more than policy—it’s personal. Discover how hyper-partisanship is reshaping relationships, the role of social media in deepening divides, and practical ways to bridge the gap in this polarized world.
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Trump’s tariff plan is objectively bad. Why are people supporting it? Messaging, that’s why.
There’s no need to litigate established fact. Tariffs are a bad idea. They’re the stuff of undeveloped economies that can’t compete on a global scale. Their anti-competitive nature sacrifices market efficiency to protect lagging domestic industry. Countries that impose tariffs typically see less competition and therefore increased prices for affected…
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