What happens when a “Safe Third Country” is no longer safe?
What happens when a “Safe Third Country” is no longer safe?

As the U.S. becomes an increasingly harsh place to claim asylum, Canada is telling more people than ever that that’s where they ought to go

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#879 Fox News Gets Tucker’d Out
From his perch at the top of the far-right ecosystem, Tucker Carlson regularly soaked up stories from Canada and half-jokingly called for forcible regime change here. But when it comes to demagogues who suddenly find themselves with time on their hands, even the half-jokes might merit another look
April 27, 2023
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#878 Escaping America
Canada’s recent decision to close unofficial border crossings, such as Roxham Road, doubles down on the idea that migrants seeking asylum are just as safe in the US as they are in Canada. But there’s a body of evidence saying it’s not — and that’s been clear for decades.
April 24, 2023
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#12 Robots vs Humanité
En moins d'un mois, deux lettres ouvertes ont appelé à la prudence et à la législation autour de l'IA. Pourquoi? — In less than one month, two open letters have been published calling for caution and legislation around AI.
April 22, 2023

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