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Critiquing the Report on Humanities Scholarship

HTN Editorial
June 11, 2026
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This essay meticulously dissects a key report on humanities scholarship, revealing deep philosophical inconsistencies. It challenges the report’s premises, particularly regarding politicized inquiry and settled philosophical science.

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Iran to Pay $200M to Tortured Canadian: Court Rules

HTN Editorial
June 11, 2026
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A Canadian court has mandated Iran pay $200 million to a B.C. man subjected to torture, citing the regime’s actions as ‘terrorist activity.’ This landmark ruling underscores the legal ramifications of such human rights abuses.

Canada’s Inaction: Flotilla Horrors Unfold

HTN Editorial
June 6, 2026
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Flotilla participants detail brutal treatment by Israeli forces while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, highlighting Canada’s profound lack of response. Survivors describe beatings, stabbings, and being left for dead, with no support from their government.

Russia Labels Rights Group OVD-Info ‘Extremist’

HTN Editorial
June 6, 2026
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Russian authorities have designated the leading human rights organization OVD-Info as an ‘extremist’ group, significantly escalating the crackdown on civil society. This move, part of a broader targeting of Memorial-affiliated organizations, criminalizes their vital work documenting abuses and providing legal aid.

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Waterloo Court Grants Rights to Unhoused Individuals

HTN Editorial
June 6, 2026
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The CCLA celebrates a landmark Ontario court decision recognizing unhoused individuals’ constitutional rights and mandating a human rights approach to homelessness. This ruling establishes homelessness as a protected ground under the Charter, impacting future government actions nationwide.

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North Korean Forced Labor Penetrates EU Supply Chains

HTN Editorial
June 6, 2026
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A new report highlights North Korea’s state-imposed forced labor, with workers exploited abroad and their earnings funding the regime. These products are now entering global supply chains, including the European Union.

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SCC Recognizes Coercive Control as IPV

HTN Editorial
June 6, 2026
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Canada’s Supreme Court has officially recognized coercive control as a form of intimate partner violence, allowing victims to seek legal compensation. This landmark decision provides a crucial new framework for addressing complex abuse dynamics.

Residential School Denialism Bill Sparks Outcry

HTN Editorial
June 6, 2026
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First Nations leaders are dismayed after the Canadian Senate voted against an amendment criminalizing residential school denialism. This decision is seen as a significant setback for truth and reconciliation efforts in Canada.

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Jason Stanley on the Attack on Higher Education

HTN Editorial
June 6, 2026
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In this discussion, acclaimed professor Jason Stanley explores the underlying factors contributing to the contemporary assault on higher education. The University of Toronto hosts this insightful conversation, offering critical perspectives on an evolving crisis.

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“Viewpoint Diversity” is a Right-Wing Dog Whistle

HTN Editorial
May 29, 2026
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Professor Jason Stanley of the University of Toronto’s Monks School of Global Affairs to calls for “viewpoint diversity” in academia serve as a dog whistle for lowering standards and promoting a right-wing ideological takeover. Professor Stanley argues that such initiatives would compromise the search for truth and academic excellence.

Canada News: ICE, Hydro-Québec, Musk, JFL, & LGBTQ+ Rights

HTN Editorial
May 25, 2026
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This edition delves into Canada’s complex relationship with US agencies, ongoing energy disputes, and the financial ambitions of the mega-rich. It also reflects on the legacy of Just for Laughs and a milestone in LGBTQ+ rights.

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Canada’s First Gay Judge Remembers Same-Sex Weddings

HTN Editorial
May 25, 2026
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Canada’s first openly gay judge, Harvey Brownstone, recounts his pivotal role in legalizing same-sex marriage. This piece highlights a deeply personal perspective on a significant civil rights movement.

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UN Reports Challenge GDP’s Primacy for Human Rights

HTN Editorial
May 25, 2026
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Groundbreaking UN reports propose moving beyond GDP as a primary economic metric, urging governments to adopt new indicators that encompass human rights and sustainability. This shift aims to foster more equitable economies and incentivize policy decisions that genuinely benefit society.

Venezuelan Prisoners Protest Abuse, Shootings

HTN Editorial
May 25, 2026
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Venezuelan prisoners in Barinas have initiated a rooftop protest. They claim widespread abuse and shootings are occurring within the facility.

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Russia’s ‘Civic Death Law’ Targets Exiled Critics

HTN Editorial
May 25, 2026
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Russia’s ‘Civic Death Law’ Targets Exiled Critics

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Trumpism’s Roots: Not Foreign, But American History

HTN Editorial
May 25, 2026
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This article challenges the narrative blaming foreign entities for Trumpism, asserting its true origins lie deep within American history. It argues that systemic racism and established oligarchy, not external forces, are the driving factors behind its rise.

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Amy Wax’s Academic Record & Great Replacement Theory

HTN Editorial
May 25, 2026
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Jason Stanley is a philosopher and the Bissell-Heyd Chair in American Studies at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto. The author of the New York Times bestseller How Fascism Works: The Politics […]