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Between hating his life and being unemployed, Matt Thomson either stares at Garfield memes or a blank wall. He loves writing, appreciates a well refined fat cat, and owns 500 cassette tapes.

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    “Studies across the globe have proven time and again that public programs such as needle exchanges, safe supply, supervised consumption, easier access ...
    Matt Thomson
    February 11, 2021
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    Hong Kong’s fight for democracy not over yet

    COVID-19 moves protest online In 2019, after Xi Jinping, China’s president since 2013, declared himself dictator for life, the Beijing government sought ...
    Matt Thomson
    January 28, 2021
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    Labour exploitation rampant in video game industry

    “Due to a complete lack of strong industry regulations and a severely apathetic customer base, developers are often left at the whim ...
    Matt Thomson
    January 28, 2021
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    Trump impeached after inciting insurrection

    “Both the federal government and American public remain bitterly polarized along party lines, and recent polls of public opinion have shown only ...
    Matt Thomson
    January 21, 2021
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    Argentina legalizes abortion

    “The new law allows for total access to abortion for the first trimester of pregnancy, as well as much looser sanctions afterwards, ...
    Matt Thomson
    January 21, 2021
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    Conversion therapy leads to lifelong trauma

    In Canada, the federal government introduced legislation to ban conversion therapy for minors in October 2020. And while a majority (305) voted ...
    Matt Thomson
    January 14, 2021
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    Democrats secure Senate with Georgia win

    “With only two weeks left before Joe Biden is sworn in as the country’s 46th President, the Senate lies 50-50, with future ...
    Matt Thomson
    January 14, 2021
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