Canadian aid groups call for end to Gaza siege as mass starvation spreads
Why It Matters
Front-line aid workers facing the same starvation and violence as their fellow Palestinians, even as they work to serve them, say humanitarian organizations. But there is still time to save lives.
‘Educational defiance’: In Gaza, makeshift classrooms keep hope alive amid war and hunger
Why It Matters
Resiliance in Palestine is showing up in unexpected ways, including in the classrooms that have sprung up in tents and ruins of Gaza. War can erase culture; therefore it's important to preserve literacy as much as possible.
From planet-saving to pulp: Our summer reading list for 2025
Why It Matters
How a digital archive is fighting to save memories of pre-Nakba Palestine
Why It Matters
Aside from the loss of life during a genocide, the loss of identity and culture is one of the most damaging things invaders can do to a society. But technology is making it easier to prevent that loss, even when resources are scarce.
Protest has been critical to social reform. Toronto’s grassroots groups say new rules could hinder them
Why It Matters
From injured workers to racialized communities, women to LGBTQ+ groups, protest has historically driven government action and policy towards social change. For many, protest is the only means by which they have access to key decision-makers.