The Monthly Read

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themonthlyread.com | The brutal invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces continues. At this point, it is difficult to understand the rationale behind Putin’s war. But his blatant use of force is obvious. Putin bombed Mariupol to the ground like Hitler bombed Leningrad into submission. Atrocities committed by Putin’s army are coming to light. Witnesses report unlawful attacks on civilians, including rape, summary executions, enforced disappearances, and even torture. According to Human Rights Watch, these actions could constitute war crimes and potentially crimes against humanity.

themonthlyread.com | Trashy la Drag is one of the creative minds behind the growing drag scene in Trois-Rivières. Her path to becoming a local drag icon has been paved with challenges, resilience, and a lot of glitter! It also shows how perceptions are changing - even in small Canadian towns like ours. Music: Upbeat Fashion Funk by Infraction

themonthlyread.com | As the global pandemic lingers, organizations are forced to rethink the workplace. Although companies often mobilized to meet employees' needs, this shift is proving to be more significant. For the first time, many organizations are adopting new hybrid models. ABOUT OUR COLLABORATOR Rémi Labelle-Deraspe is a PhD candidate at the department of psychology and a lecturer in organizational behaviour at the School of Business of the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières.  His research investigates incivility, harassment, modern forms of discrimination, and violent behaviours, with a focus on interventions to address subtle mistreatment. Music: Tranquility by Prod. Riddiman

themonthlyread.com | More than 30,000 Canadians have died of COVID-19 thus far. We have a duty to commemorate the loss of our nation. // Let's connect on Twitter: @GuillaumeHuppe // Music: Summit - by Jonny Easton

themonthlyread.com | With New Years resolutions in sight, I asked registered dietitian Anaïs Desaulniers to debunk 3 nutrition myths. // Music: Sundown by MUNOCR // Visit Anaïs’ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/anaisnutritionniste

themonthlyread.com | In March of 2021, Guillaume Huppé embarked on a new journey. The idea was simple: write one good article every month. Since then, The Monthly Read grew to include a podcast and more related projects are in the making!

themonthlyread.com | Nuclear proliferation leads to larger and more dangerous arsenals, which intensifies the risk of a global nuclear disaster. Why do states acquire nuclear weapons? And, what can we do about it? Music: Countdown Cinematic Trailer by Soundridemusic

themonthlyread.com | Under Xi Jinping, China is growing into a superpower of unprecedented proportions. Meanwhile, the West scrambles to slow China's wildest ambitions.

As the Delta variant surges, the unvaccinated stand in the way of a return to normal in the name of their 'individual freedom to choose.' Our only way out of this pandemic is to stop new, more lethal variants from emerging. All that is asked of us is to get vaccinated. Because freedom comes with responsibilities. Music : Art of Silence by Uniq

themonthlyread.com | As vaccination rates increase in the West - and thanks to crucial financial aid while in lockdown - theatres, music venues, libraries, and museums are reopening to the public. But investments in the arts should not only occur in times of crisis. In fact, the case for funding culture is strong - even under normal circumstances. Music: Tranquillity by Riddiman

themonthlyread.com | I analyzed over 200 clips aired on Fox News between the day of the election and the insurrection. This is what I found. Music: Air by Yakov Golman

themonthlyread.com | Every Canadian citizen has the basic right to vote under The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Here is how it happened.

themonthlyread.com | The term “dark personalities” refers to 3 personality types: narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. Their impact in the workplace range in scope but often results in negative outcomes for their colleagues and their work environment. By and large, dark personalities are problematic for organizations. To stay up to date with Cynthia Mathieu and her research, please visit cynthiamathieu.com

themonthlyread.com | My grandfather and my grandmother were born in 1939 and 1941 respectively. They witnessed the advent of televisions, the moon landing, two referendums, the fall of the Berlin Wall and the birth of the internet! Their generation advocated and lived through a series of important social changes that shaped the world we live in today. Recently, we spoke for 90 minutes over Zoom. Sitting together on their narrow 2-seater couch, they shared stories from their youth and discussed progress. This is a recap.

themonthlyread.com | In the era of COVID-19 with stay-at-home orders and remote working, some Canadians have lost faith in the big city. A growing number of disenchanted people now hope to trade the big city for a cozier and quieter life. While this outflow may be cause for concern for big cities, small towns see this trend as an opportunity to grow and thrive in a post-COVID world.