Social Sciences in the News: October 2024
Researchers from the Faculty of Social Sciences were in the news 437 times during October, providing expert commentary on everything from AI disinformation to the US Election. Here are some highlights from across Canada.
Hamilton Spectator: Opinion | Finding myself: A journey of healing, learning and rediscovery, Stone Rose Rivers
Globe and Mail: We live in the age of kayfabe capitalism, Vass Bednar
Policy Options: Defending Canada: The battle against AI-driven disinformation, Farzad Shahinfard
Hamilton Spectator: Opinion | Why is Trump lashing out at potential voters?, Donald Abelson
Global News: Ready to fall back? When daylight saving time ends in Canada, Peter Graefe
Globe and Mail: Uber drivers in Ontario will now have their wages determined entirely by an algorithm, Vass Bednar
Hamilton Spectator: Opinion | Has the importance of integrity been forgotten?, Donald Abelson
Toronto Star: Air Canada pilots could reject pay raise of nearly 40% on Thursday. Here’s why, Stephanie Ross
CTV News: America votes: How the election could impact the Canada-U.S. border, Donald Abelson
CHCH: City council approves online voting for 2024 by-election in Hamilton, Peter Graefe
CHCH: Newsmakers: McMaster student & Forge FC Digital Host Mackenzie Barwell, Mackenzie Barwell
CHCH: Newsmakers: McMaster politics expert shares how voter turnout will make a difference in US election, Donald Abelson
Hamilton Spectator: Study probes Mountain Sanatorium’s treatment of Inuit TB patients, Vanessa Watts
The Conversation: Is conservatism really on the rise in Canada? Blaine Higgs’ big loss in New Brunswick suggests not, Noah Fry
The Conversation: As a federal election campaign looms, Canadians must demand stronger ethics laws from politicians, Matthew Cerilli
Globe and Mail: Quebec government considers abolishing time change, announces public consultation, Peter Graefe
The Conversation: ‘Nobody Wants This’ amps laughs about intermarriage in Judaism but intended humour hurts, Celia E. Rothenberg
Toronto Star: NDP leader says Sarah Jama won’t be her candidate in next Ontario election, Peter Graefe
Toronto Star: Opportunistic Torontonians look to cash in on Taylor Swift mania by renting out homes for up to $850 a night, Paul Glavin
CBC News: Rogers customers call contracts misleading as fee for TV boxes goes up $7/month, Vass Bednar
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Political Science associate professor Andrea Lawlor testifies at Canadian Commission on Foreign Interference
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Chelsea Gabel appointed to lead national research institute on Indigenous Peoples’ Health
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McMaster ranks fourth among Canada’s top universities in Maclean’s rankings
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