The Student Government Crisis in the United States
As a dual Canadian-US citizen born and raised in Canada, I have deep sympathy for…
Justin PatrickSeptember 14, 2026
Should Affordable Housing Be the Next Student Union Service?
In Canada, the growing housing crisis has made it increasingly difficult for students to find…
Justin PatrickAugust 31, 2026
What is Going On With the United States Student Association?
In 2020, when serving as President of the International Association for Political Science Students (IAPSS),…
Justin PatrickMay 11, 2026
How to Maximize Student Government Transparency
When Trevor Potts, Oleksii Zahreba, and I created the Canadian Student Union Index that compares…
Justin PatrickApril 27, 2026
Student Government Leaders Deserve More Recognition
During my time as a student, I served in a variety of student governments and…
Justin PatrickApril 13, 2026
A New Way to Measure Student Union Success
Extracurricular activities are a core part of what student unions provide to improve the student…
Justin PatrickMarch 23, 2026
What if Canadian student unions actually showed up for the world?
In our experience and research, one of the biggest missed opportunities facing student unions today…
Justin PatrickMarch 9, 2026
Student Leaders, Write Down Your Stories and Ideas
Current and Former Student Leaders, Write Down Your Stories and Ideas Elected terms of student…
Justin PatrickFebruary 9, 2026
Student government expertise deserves wider reach
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