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Troy Shields

Opinion

Don’t “Get Involved” If You Don’t Want To

By Troy Shields

The other day I was feeling like a bit of a loser. I had been sick for a few days,…

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Opinion

Why Not Drop Out of School and Become a YouTuber?

By Troy Shields

From a young age, we’ve been told that going to university is a respectable thing to do. We dedicate time…

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Commentary, Opinion, Perspective

Private Crises, Public Problems

By Troy Shields

Content Warning: This article discusses mental health issues in a candid manner that may be triggering to some readers. I’m…

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Opinion

Why Capitalism is Climate Fight’s Kryptonite

By Troy Shields

In Montreal, 500,000 people recently marched for climate justice along with millions more across the globe. Make no mistake, millions…

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