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Mar 15, 2023 Dr. El Armali on the harm caused by unpaid taxes

In an article in The Catholic Register about how tax evasion harms the common good, Dr. Jafar El Armali, Assistant Professor of Economics, argues that unpaid taxes hinder a government's ability to produce public goods, which harms the overall economic welfare.
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Mar 14, 2023 King's Pollard signed by London Majors

King's student-athlete Will Pollard, 3rd year student in the BMOS program, has been signed by the London Majors baseball team.
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Feb 27, 2023 Dr. Bikos suggests reallocating London police budget funding

In a London Free Press op-ed, Dr. Lesley Bikos, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology, suggests redirecting police funds to "invest meaningfully in people and community" and address the root causes of crime.

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Feb 27, 2023 Dr. Dean on reducing welfare clawback to increase workforce
Dr. Jason Dean, Assistant Professor of Economics, highlights in a recent article for The Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) that the current income support system in Canada is flawed as it creates disincentives to work for social assistance recipients. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 24, 2023 Dr. Drachewych on the challenges to peace in Ukraine
Dr. Oleksa Drachewych, a Lecturer in the Department of History, contributed an article to Western News (originally published in The Conversation) discussing the reasons why the current calls for peace in Ukraine are unrealistic. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 24, 2023 Dr. Muller on the other type of smartphone data you might not know about
Dr. Benjamin Muller, Associate Professor in Migration and Border Studies, has co-written an article for The Conversation about how smartphones and satellites can be used to track your location. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 17, 2023 Black Excellence at King's, Past and Present
King's alumni and current students are making a difference here on campus, in our local communities and in the world. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 15, 2023 Growing city, packed maternity wards
Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, shared his expertise on London's population growth and busy maternity wards in this London Free Press article. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 2, 2023 Lisa Macklem discusses Dungeons & Dragons IP licensing controversy
Lisa Macklem, Lecturer in the School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics, gives her insight into the uproar over the publisher of "Dungeons & Dragons" tightening their IP licensing in an article for Bloomberg Law. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 31, 2023 Dr. Preston reflects on impact of late David Onley
Dr. Jeff Preston, Associate Professor of Disability Studies, spoke to the CBC about the impact that his friend and mentor, former Ontario Lieutenant Governor the late David Onley, had as a champion of disability rights. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 24, 2023 Dr. Preston expresses concern over scaling back of snow removal services
Dr. Jeff Preston, Associate Professor of Disability Studies, spoke to CTV London about his concerns over City of London staff recommendations to reverse a policy that exceeds the provincial mandate for sidewalk snow removal. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 24, 2023 Dr. Harris discusses impact of loss of ashes in CBC News story

In a CBC news story about a woman's ashes being lost in a Canada Post vehicle fire, Dr. Darcy Harris, Professor of Thanatology, discusses the impact of such a loss. "Ashes are the last tangible representation of the person we lost," Dr. Harris says.
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Jan 24, 2023 Lisa Macklem: Extended copyright benefits the corporate few, not the public
Lisa Macklem, Lecturer in the School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics, has written an article for The Conversation discussing who really benefits from Canada's recent extension of the copyright period to 70 years after an author's death. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 23, 2023 London-area sees dramatic employment rate turnaround
In a London Free Press article, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, and Kapil Lakhotia BA '02 (Economics), King's Chair of the Board of Directors, respond to news that London has posted the greatest increase of any Ontario metro area in the employment rate of people in their prime working years. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 13, 2023 Dr. Kerr on London's continued population boom
London's population expanded by an additional three percent in 2022. Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, discussed the reasons behind this growth, including international migration, in a London Free Press article. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 12, 2023 Dr. Preston calls for immediate changes to London's paratransit system
Dr. Jeff Preston, Associate Professor of Disability Studies, is one of several advocates discussing the issues with London's paratransit system and calling for immediate changes in a CBC article. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 6, 2023 Mustangs scale new heights in the 2022 fall season
King's student-athletes, including Keon Edwards and Daniel Valente, Jr., are highlighted in a Western News story chronicling the success that Western Mustangs teams and athletes had over the past season. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 4, 2023 Dr. Tom Cull named to mayor's New Year's honour list
Dr. Tom Cull, who has taught Creative Writing at King's, was one of 14 Londoners named to Mayor Josh Morgan's New Year's List, which acknowledges the achievements of Londoners in various areas. Dr. Cull was named to the list in the environment category. Facebook Twitter Linkedin