Peaceful Noncompliance: Canadian Freedom Convoy
By Olivia Murray Published: February 1, 2022 Noon EST (2 minute read) Over the past week, truckers across Canada have piled into the capital city by the tens of thousands. In protest against illegal government overreach, they have utilized the most powerful tool in the fight against tyranny: Peaceful noncompliance. Their presence in the busy […]
We the People of Brazil
By Olivia Murray Published: September 9, 2021 Noon EST (2 minute read) Just two days ago, on September 7, Brazil celebrated 199 years of independence. More than 3 million Brazilian citizens took to the streets; but what made this Independence Day so historic? Despite almost two centuries of national autonomy, Brazilians are facing impending authoritarianism […]
Dystopian Nightmare in Australia
By Olivia Murray Published: August 24, 2021 Noon EST (2 minute read) “If you want a vision of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face – forever.” In 1949, George Orwell (Eric Blair) published these immortal words in what is arguably his most notable novel, “1984.” What was written as cautionary fiction […]
