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Harkat: Nine Years of Injustice

Think back to December 10, 2002 – nine years ago this weekend, International Human Rights Day. Perhaps on that day you were aware of the its significance, and perhaps not.…

Reaffirm the American Dream – For Everyone

The Middle Ages in Europe are often romanticized as being a time of castles, jousts, and chivalry, with brave knights setting off on noble quests to battle against evil, and…

How Canada is Different From its Closest Neighbor

Canada stands uniquely positioned in the world. We share the world’s longest undefended border with the United States, the greatest military power in today’s world. We are also fortunate to  share with…

The New Face of America, and the Betrayal of Values

America today is facing a crisis of liberty perhaps more profound than even that faced in the Revolutionary and Civil wars. On one hand is the continuing militarization of civilian…

The “No Fly Lists” are a Foul Invention

They contravene the rules of every system of justice humans have ever enjoyed. The No Fly Lists carry the presumption of guilt rather than the presumption of innocence till proven…

National Security and Human Rights: Bringing the Political Back in

The popular uprising that is spreading from Tunisia to Egypt and beyond has global significance – it has succeeded, at least temporarily, in breaking through the “war on terror” discourse…

When Are We Going to Have Our Life Back?

What was expected to be the end of a long nightmare and a great end to 2010 turned out to be a disaster. We can’t really put 2010 behind us because our battle continues. On Dec. 9th,…

Diab Case Poses Serious Threat to Canadian Rights and Freedoms

Imagine waking up one fine morning to discover that you are being arrested at the request of a foreign government that accuses you of a heinous crime about which you…