Francis Fukuyama argued that the “end of history” was the emergence of liberal democracy – and, of course, capitalism – as the predominant ideological force in the world. According to Fukuyama, the shift to liberalism was inevitable – it was just, quite simply, better than anything else. When he wrote this, in 1989, just before [...]
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A letter to the Simon Fraser Student Society regarding the Goldcorp donation to SFU
Dear members of the Board of Directors of the Simon Fraser Student Society, Hi! Greetings from Tropical Toronto. Long time no talk. As many of you are likely aware, my name is Kevin Harding and I am an alumnus of Simon Fraser University (BA Hons. Political Science and Labour Studies ’10), and someone who looks [...]
As can be “justified” in a “free” and “democratic” society?
(originally posted on PoliticsRespun.org) The G20 protests, bail, and rights restrictions: a ‘free’ and ‘democratic’ society? According to internet reports, after having been threatened with solitary confinement in the Toronto East Detention Centre’s “hole” (likely not a euphemism) without being permitted any communication and after having been refused contact with legal counsel, G20 arrestee Alex [...]