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Exploring the world’s most controversial and divisive issues, with genuine curiosity.
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Why Canada’s ArriveCan App Sucks.
Why Canada’s ArriveCan App Sucks.
And what the feds can do about it.
Christopher Balkaran
Jun 12, 2022
Why Trudeau Was Right AND Wrong for Using the Emergencies Act
Why Trudeau Was Right AND Wrong for Using the Emergencies Act
I’ve been trying to understand the actions of Justin Trudeau responding to the Freedom Convoy protests in February. The Prime Minister…
Christopher Balkaran
Mar 14, 2022
Can We Regulate the Joe Rogan Experience?
Can We Regulate the Joe Rogan Experience?
And what do we do about long-form content that some may deem offensive?
Christopher Balkaran
Feb 22, 2022
The Freedom Convoy: Could it Spark a Conversation on Healthcare?
The Freedom Convoy: Could it Spark a Conversation on Healthcare?
Protesting in February against lockdown measures comes as no surprise to me. The months are cold and dark, and the feelings of social…
Christopher Balkaran
Feb 5, 2022
Is Build Back Better Bust?
Is Build Back Better Bust?
The few years before 2020 are hard for many (e.g., myself) to remember, but these years represented a shift in thinking for the Democratic…
Christopher Balkaran
Jan 29, 2022
Can the Republicans Run-Off with the Mid-Terms?
Can the Republicans Run-Off with the Mid-Terms?
It goes without saying that Joe Biden and the Democrats probably wished for a better first year in office. Without getting into specifics…
Christopher Balkaran
Jan 22, 2022
My Humble Attempt to Understand the Capitol Riots
My Humble Attempt to Understand the Capitol Riots
In January 2021, approximately 2,500 protesters stormed Capitol Hill. The casualties included four rioters, and Capitol police officer…
Christopher Balkaran
Jan 15, 2022
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