Prostituion and the sex trade.

Use this thread to discuss issues with prositution and/or the sex trade. Some possible thoughts: Is prostituion a woman's choice, or something they are forced into? Should it be legalized? You can look at global case scenarios (i.e. Amsterdam vs. Bangkok), or discuss events closer to home.

Terrorism - ISIS

Use this thread to discuss recent events concerning ISIS there is more than enough material on them. If not you can delve further back into the past: Ireland, Quebec and the FLQ and deal with the broader issues of terrorism, but remember it needs to be an issue and you need to take a firm stand backed with credible sources.

GLBTQ

Use this sexual orientation thread to discuss any issues as they pertain to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer. Please stay focussed on the issue and large and stray away from announcing any personal issues you may have encountered due to your own orientation - that can be discussed in class if you wish

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Russian fighter jets enter Canadian airspace.

Comment on the following news article if you wish - you may tie this into the greater issue of sovereignty. i.e. who owns what land, air, ocean. What threats are posed by this? Is it intentional?

http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/09/19/norad-jets-intercept-a-total-of-eight-russian-military-planes-that-neared-restricted-space/

Gender Equality / Gender Discrimination

Use this thread to discuss issues of gender discrimination. Limit it to male / female issues only for now. You could look at the issues in India or the Middle East, there is lots of material out there. Education, Employment, Freedom of Mobility, arranged marriages, etc. Next week I'll put in a thread for GLBTQ so don't discuss any of those issues for now.

Sovereignty - Scotland

We must discuss the vote for Scotland's independence. Voting is taking place RIGHT NOW.

This has broader implications globally and nationally for us (think: Quebec, First Nations). Does this set any precedents that other countries may follow? If so, how so? Are there any other examples in recent times of nations seeking sovereignty? Is there such a thing as a "new" country or do all countries simply stem from their ancestral roots? What are the Scottish looking for? ....after all, they are the same race, so they must speak the same language, dress the same, eat the same foods, sing the same songs and all that jazz eh? Discuss. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/09/18/scotland-independence-voting/15814921/

Ebola

Discuss here the issues with the recent outbreak of Ebola in Africa. I'll start you off with a "What is Ebola virus?" link (same source as image used). http://theconversation.com/explainer-what-is-ebola-virus-25071 There's so much to discuss here as it pertains to the global picture.