Columnists January 4
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Lima, Peru. Photo: Presidencia de la República Mexicana/Wikimedia Commons
Monia Mazigh | As Canada heads into a federal election year, the Trudeau government has the opportunity to show moral conviction in global politics by supporting peace and democracy abroad.
Podcast January 3
Farm in Guatemala near Chilmaltenango
Victoria Fenner | The migration from Central America to the U.S. isn’t about people seeking the American dream. Robert Albro, cultural anthropologist, talks about an often overlooked factor -- climate change.
Blog January 3
Stephanie McLean and baby Patrick at the Legislature in 2016 (Photo: David J. Climenhaga).
David J. Climenhaga | Stephanie McLean played a historic role as the first Alberta MLA to give birth while in office. Her son was born on February 12, 2016.
Blog January 3
Jackie Shan publicity photo
Penney Kome | Collectors revere Jackie Shane's soul recordings from the 1960s. Now the musician is being recognized with a nomination for a Grammy.
Columnists January 3
Image: YouTube screenshot
Amy Goodman, Denis Moynihan | Netflix's decision to censor an episode of comedian Hasan Minhaj's series, blocking access to it within Saudi Arabia, has implications that ripple far beyond the borders of the Saudi dictatorship.
Blog January 3
Alberta Party Leader Stephen Mandel, back in the days he was a Progressive Conservative cabinet minister (Photo: David J. Climenhaga).
David J. Climenhaga | It's time for our government pick some economic winners instead of doubling down on an industry that increasingly looks like a loser over the long term.
Blog January 2
Former Wildrose Leader Brian Jean. (Photo: Facebook).
David J. Climenhaga | The former Alberta Opposition leader's holiday messages suggest a politician not quite ready to leave politics. It's happened with Brian Jean before.
Podcast January 2
Support and advocacy with migrant and immigrant sex workers
Scott Neigh | Alison Clancey and Jessi Taylor talk about SWAN Vancouver and its work doing support and advocacy with migrant and immigrant sex workers.
Blog January 2
Canadian coins. Photo: KMR Photography/Flickr
Doreen Nicoll | 2019 is a new year full of hope and promise. It's time to share those gifts by implementing a basic income.
Columnists January 2
Protect Net Neutrality rally, San Francisco, September 2017. Photo: Credo Action/Wikimedia Commons
Rodrigo Samayoa, Digital Freedom Update | If Canada is to remain at the forefront of innovation and freedom, we need a robust net neutrality framework that doesn't benefit those with deep pockets and vested interests.
Blog December 31
Image: Jeff Wallace/Flickr
David J. Climenhaga | Mars didn't invade Alberta, but orphan wells could end up being bigger than Orson Wells! We need a Green New Deal … or at least a sales tax! Don't hold your breath for either.
Blog December 30
Image: Lorie Shaull/Flickr
Pamela Palmater | Trump's presidency represents a clear and present danger to Canada, and his disastrous policies have particularly devastating impacts on sovereign Indigenous nations across Turtle Island.