Humanities

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Despite the backsliding, public support for democracy remains strong.

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It’s nothing new, says historian of media, and we can learn from the past.

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And how a widening wealth gap is damaging democracy.

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Autocrats can have dark personality traits and perform poorly. Why do people vote for them?
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Even the most hostile political adversaries may have more in common than they think.

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Alberta would get exactly — and only — what it can bargain for.
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Brendan Liaw won three consecutive games, earning $59,398 in total winnings.
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Dismantling it risks turning democracy into a gated community, say UBC experts.

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A UBC Creative Writing professor uncovers his family’s hidden wartime history.
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Rising rents and housing shortages are changing how families live together.
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With critical conversations under attack, how can Canadian universities serve communities?
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Why do people who are eligible for public benefits not take advantage of them?
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Psychology and computer science students are advancing brain injury rehabilitation.
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For almost 250 years, the US never had an official language — until March 1, 2025.
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High net-worth investors aren’t only choosing stocks for financial reasons.
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Romance is in the air — and on the page.
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With Trump undoing US climate policies, Canada’s climate commitments come into question.
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Celebrate Black voices and stories with these recommended reads from Black scholars at UBC.
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DEI backlash reveals tensions in how people see themselves and their place in society.
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Lawyers will have to tackle significant opportunities and risks related to AI tools.