A Pause on Rights: Canada’s Constitutional Clause
Imagine a world where overturning Citizens United could be done with a simple act of Congress. According to polls, 88% of Americans hailing from both sides of the aisle would back a constitutional amendment to overturn the decision. But why does it take a constitutional amendment? Because the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that political donations constitute free speech, and because corporations have a constitutionally protected right to free speech, including unlimited donations. Since changing the U.S. Constitution is exceedingly difficult, this is not likely. But what if Congress could simply override the Supreme Court and say that there are limits to such forms of free speech. Canada has such a mechanism in its constitution, and it is starting to raise serious ethical concerns.
FERNANDO: Fearmongering Campaign Ramps Up Just As Reopening Looms
Our ‘leaders’ seem glad to mingle in luxury without masks and social distancing, but they are unwilling to let go of the fear-based control they have over so many people.
CBC to turn off Facebook comments, citing reporters’ ‘fragile’ mental health
The CBC will turn off Facebook comments for articles after “social media attacks” on journalists. Editor-in-chief for the CBC, Brodie Felton, posted that the disabling of the comments feature was going to be an “experiment.”
Joe Biden Declares War on ‘Misinformation’ to Prevent Domestic Terrorism
Biden and his administration plan to “counter the polarization often fueled by disinformation, misinformation, and dangerous conspiracy theories online” as part of “supporting an information environment that fosters healthy democratic discourse,” according to a fact sheet released to reporters.
Mosquitoes in winter? Scientists say pests will be a year-long problem thanks to climate change
Mosquitoes are one of the few unpleasant parts of summer. As the temperature rises, these disease-carrying pests become a common sight, especially around standing water. Thankfully, these tiny nuisances don’t follow us into the winter, right? Wrong. According to researchers in Florida, climate change will likely keep mosquitoes active even in the colder months of the year.
US Navy Says Carrier Group Operating in South China Sea
A U.S. aircraft carrier group led by the USS Ronald Reagan has entered the South China Sea as part of a routine mission, the U.S. Navy said on Tuesday, at a time of rising tensions between Washington and Beijing, which claims most the disputed waterway.
