political participation
Political apathy is a privilege
Peak Web November 9, 2025By: Zahra Khan, SFU Student Politics drive our world, and refusing to engage in them becomes a political stance within itself. The reality of the matter is that the state is political, so is the body — so is my gender, the colour of my skin, the religious values that I advocate for, and my sexual orientation. So, what would really happen if I refused to acknowledge the role of politics in the social sphere? Believe it or not, I would still be stating an opinion — one of political apathy, where my privileges help me deny the impacts of…
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Political Corner: Hold your nose and vote
Opinions May 27, 2022By Luke Faulks, Opinions Editor We all have that friend. The one who, come election day, will sit it out. Whether it’s a federal, provincial, municipal, or school-based election, you hear the same rationale for abstention. “They’re all the same.” …
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