Life

Photo of people protesting and holding up signs. One sign says: "Accountability."

Despite the backsliding, public support for democracy remains strong.

An illustration of a person standing gated in by screens and abstract patterns and colourful barcodes.

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

Two luxury yachts next to each other

And how a widening wealth gap is damaging democracy.

An illustration of a fist shattering the USA Supreme Court Building.

Autocrats can have dark personality traits and perform poorly. Why do people vote for them?

An illustration of two people standing on opposite sides of a rectangular infinity loop

Even the most hostile political adversaries may have more in common than they think.

An illustration of people standing before a barbed wire wall, behind which are finger prints and a giant hand print.

Dismantling it risks turning democracy into a gated community, say UBC experts.

Shelves and dresser below "Seed Lending Library" sign

A seed lending library is an innovative concept that’s sprouting up around the world.

Vegetables in a mesh grocery bag against a yellow background

A UBC project shows how interconnected international and inter-provincial food systems are.

Stressed-out guy on couch looks away from man staring out window

Sexual inconsistency reflects the complex lived realities of human sexuality.

Woman and child at a table decorated with Lunar New Year colours

UBC grads share the traditions, rituals, and memories that make this holiday a special time.