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Michael Byers

Stories by Michael Byers

opinion

Brace for the Security Games

To truly keep the peace, police must not overreact if Olympic protestors break the law.

By Michael Byers, Yesterday

opinion

Dear Grads, Help Save Us!

Armed with an Arts degree, you can be a hero.

By Michael Byers, 27 May 2009

opinion

Obama's Challenge to Canada

Who's Obama proving to be? A president who sees Canada as a global game changer.

By Michael Byers, 19 Mar 2009

books

She Fought for Her Husband, Maher Arar

And now that he is free, together, they keep fighting.

By Michael Byers, 11 Feb 2009

opinion

The Coalition Deserves to Live

And critics who say the NDP is folding on Afghanistan are wrong.

By Michael Byers, 5 Jan 2009

opinion

Happy Birthday, Human Rights

At 60, the history and future of a powerful idea.

By Michael Byers, 10 Dec 2008

opinion

The Case for the Coalition

Harper is a dangerous driver, and we're taking away the keys.

By Michael Byers, 3 Dec 2008

opinion

Don't Sell Off This Satellite!

Why Canada must hang onto Radarsat-2.

By Michael Byers, 7 Mar 2008

opinion

Who Are Great Canadians?

Five people who prove our nation's potential.

By Michael Byers, 26 Sep 2007

opinion

How to Strengthen Our Arctic Security

Keep our promises to the Inuit. An Arctic dispatch.

By Michael Byers and Jack Layton, 6 Sep 2007

books

Protecting Our Water

How to save Canada from bulk exports.

By Michael Byers, 21 Jun 2007

opinion

Canadian War Criminals?

Experts want top officials investigated.

By Michael Byers and William A. Schabas, 27 Apr 2007

opinion

Torture: Hand Off, Wash Hands

Canada risks war crimes by not tracking prisoners.

By Michael Byers, 12 Dec 2006

opinion

Afghanistan: Wrong Mission for Canada

The coolly reasoned case made by a leading expert in international law.

By Michael Byers, 6 Oct 2006

opinion

Harper's Unmeasured Support for Israel

Why Canada is wrong to fan the flames.

By Michael Byers, 19 Jul 2006

opinion

Foreign Policy: Harper's Downfall?

On Kyoto and Afghanistan, he backed Bush. What if the US attacks Iran?

By Michael Byers, 5 Jun 2006

opinion

The Need to Defend Our New Northwest Passage

Harper has made arctic sovereignty a hot button. The stakes for Canada.

By Michael Byers, 30 Jan 2006

opinion

Aiding Torture

Our top politicians may have violated international law. Why is that not an election issue?

By Michael Byers, 17 Jan 2006

opinion

Canada's Retreat from Laws of War

Why do we still collude with torturers?

By Michael Byers, 15 Nov 2005

opinion

Are You a 'Global Citizen'?

Really? What does that mean?

By Michael Byers, 5 Oct 2005