Alcohol Studies, the Sandy Five, & a riot over Obama
Last week, Blake Richards’ bill on wearing a mask in an unlawful assembly passed the House. Irwin Cotler explains why it’s unnecessary at best, unconstitutional at best.
Don’t blame the U.K. riots on unemployment or tuition costs
A protest in the wake of police shooting turns ugly
Finally, copyright claims everyone can agree with
The B.C. premier promised that rioters will be brought to justice. But that won’t happen.
Robert Snelgrove on what prompted his actions, how sorry he is, and what it’s like to be shamed by an Internet mob
Canucks fans torch cars, break windows after loss to Bruins
Over 2,000 students protested against tuition hikes
Violence turns the locals against anti-Olympic protesters
Usually, we riot after winning the Stanley Cup. Or, ever since the cup has made itself scarce in these parts, we riot after winning a first round series. It’s a bit of an embarrassment, sure, but at least it is easy for everyone to blame the participants. You’re rioting. After a hockey game. It’s akin to complaining about the help, or starting a fight after an orgy.