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At the general election to the Dáil Éireann on February 4, 2020, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael were overtaken in the popular vote for the first time by another political party, the left-wing Sinn Féin. Ireland is clearly undergoing political…
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In this episode of MIR Meets, contributor Mathieu Lavault sits down with Daryl Davis, a renowned black musician with a unique interest in infiltrating hate groups. Having converted over 200 KKK members to leave and denounce…
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This week on Spotlight, host Naomi Shi sits down with MIR Writer of the Week, Sajneet Mangat, to discuss her two-part series titled “Tour de Virus”, where she analyzes how the bicycle is an inherently political symbol and why it represents…
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In the context of massive protests against the extradition amendment bill, many feared that this law was yet another attempt by the Chinese government to crush dissent and put an end to a potential popular uprising, as the outlined clauses…
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Despite Airbnb marketing itself as a home-sharing platform driven by people trying to make some extra cash, many Airbnb listings act like hotels: entire properties dedicated to servicing short-term visitors, run by companies handling…
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Because celebrity candidates lack conventional qualifications and often run on unclear platforms, their appeal may seem odd. Still, this reflects voters' increasingly complicated relationship with the country's political apparatus and those…
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There are many questions about COVID-19 and its impact on the world in terms of healthcare, politics, and life as we know it. To gain further insight into a few of these concerns, Staff Writer Alua Kulenova spoke to Dr. Timothy Evans,…
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In the face of Chinese expansion, many Indians want to see action to counteract this regional force. Without adequate communication by the Prime Minister and a clear view of the correct path forward, Indian citizens could feel nothing is…
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Lasting over five years, on average, the current legal gender reassignment process is long, overly-intrusive, and degrading — illustrating why so few have successfully managed to legally transition since 2004. These legal inadequacies…
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Despite gains during the past weeks, unemployment remains worse than the 2008 recession. With high debt to GDP ratios held by sub-national governments and key sectors hard hit by the pandemic, it remains unclear what the path to recovery…
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