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Author: Alex Birrell

Alex Birrell

Sara Birrell has one foot out the door.

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    Freezing deaths reveal systemic gaps in housing

    “By the time someone ends up on the street, they have been failed by multiple levels of government and social supports, from ...
    Alex Birrell
    February 4, 2021
  • News
    Two skeletons in front of nuclear fallout, one asking “was this really necessary?” Pixabay

    Treaty proposes end to “existential threat” of nuclear weapons

    “Less than one percent of the nuclear weapons in the world could disrupt the global climate and threaten as many as two ...
    Alex Birrell
    February 4, 2021
  • Op-Ed
    regina city hall. wikimedia commons

    Fossil fuel city council meeting “embarrassing” for Regina

    "Last Wednesday’s meeting was a study in fossil fuel propagandizing.” -sara birrel
    Alex Birrell
    February 4, 2021
  • News
    Illustration of wallet with two bills sticking out Pixabay

    Admin shakes down students for rec fee

    “The university’s decision to rely on students to fund the maintenance and upkeep of a public institution is a reflection of how ...
    Alex Birrell
    January 28, 2021
  • FeaturedNews
    Brain maze Morgan House

    Students raise alarm over psych department’s practices

    “At first it just strikes you as weird and you can’t quite put your finger on why and then you start getting ...
    Alex Birrell
    November 26, 2020
  • Op-Ed
    “I have 4 dollars.” -Patrick Star fabian bank via unsplash

    “Financial literacy” is a bullshit concept

    “Facing the crisis of capitalism in our personal lives with a budget document and a financial advice template is like battling a ...
    Alex Birrell
    November 26, 2020
  • News
    Solidaridad Need Pix

    Chileans vote for new constitution following protests

    “I don’t think that within the current parameters, this is going to be a constitution that reflects the interests of the working ...
    Alex Birrell
    November 19, 2020
  • Op-Ed
    where did everyone put their voting sticker? elections sask

    Conservatism has changed Saskatchewan

    “Everything good that has ever come to this province has come from the grassroots. . . .That cooperative spirit still exists.” – ...
    Alex Birrell
    November 5, 2020
  • News
    Park it Kate Thiessen

    University to reinstate parking fees starting November 1

    “Parking is an ancillary service the University provides on a user-pay basis. Those paying to park on campus are paying for parking ...
    Alex Birrell
    October 29, 2020
  • FeaturedOp-Ed
    no one should have to factor racism into their quality of care. bret kavanaugh via Unsplash

    Justice for Joyce Echaquan means justice for our whole healthcare system

    : “...it is much easier to get away with and justify being racist when you work in a racist institution.”
    Alex Birrell
    October 14, 2020
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