Opinions
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OpinionsThe human cost of Quebec’s Bill 2
Bill 2’s performance-based penalties may worsen Quebec’s physician shortage, undermining patient care and weakening trust in its health care system.
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OpinionsThe emotional cost of bearing witness as a journalist
Despite constant exposure to violence and human suffering, reporters receive little trauma support, placing both their well-being and the future of the press at risk.
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OpinionsPower has never protected women in leadership
Women’s political representation is rising, but bias and hostility persist. From Claudia Sheinbaum’s public assault to the scrutiny faced by leaders like Sanna Marin, the path to power remains unequal, and true inclusion is still a work in progress.
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OpinionsNot all medical superheroes wear scrubs; some are journalists
When journalists skip expert guidance, misinformation can cost lives.
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OpinionsSocial (Cult)ure: Twitch’s parasocial cesspool
Streaming platforms like Twitch actively cultivate parasocial bonds between viewers and creators—dynamics that can easily tip into obsession and put female streamers in real danger.
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OpinionsEditorial: Concordia has chosen the wrong sacrifice; we will not let it
After laying out the facts in long-form reporting, The Link’s task now is to explain why we stand firmly against Concordia University’s decision not to renew any limited-term appointment contracts next year. We discuss how this reflects a pattern of poor decision-making and what the community can do next.
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OpinionsNecessary but never allowed to stay
I am one of the many faculty employed on precarious one-year contracts at Concordia University, and the recent decision to end our positions just as we were finally approaching the possibility of more secure roles not only threatens our livelihoods but also undermines the relationships, care and continuity that make a university a place of real learning.
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OpinionsThe cost of compartmentalization
Compartmentalizing identity quietly erodes both personal freedom and public life.
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OpinionsIt’s hot to give a fuck!
Nonchalantism has become Gen Z’s default, but constant detachment steals the highs and lows of real life.
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OpinionsMediocrity or specialization?
We often shy away from trying new activities if we are not experts. However, real power lies in being a beginner.
