Columnists May 23
Abortion bans catalyze waves of feminist, pro-choice organizing
Amy Goodman, Denis Moynihan | The epidemic of unconstitutional anti-abortion legislation across the United States has ignited a firestorm of opposition. The reality is that a majority of Americans are pro-choice.
News May 23
Canadian Parliament. Photo: Sam Szapucki/Flickr
It's time to change the way we think about parliaments where no party has a majority
Karl Nerenberg | Canadians may not be ideologically conservative, but, when it comes to innovations in and novel ideas for the political process, we are highly risk averse.
Blog May 23
Nathan Cooper in campaign mode. Photo: Nathan Cooper/Facebook
Nathan Cooper chosen as legislative Speaker -- so how about those early mornings?
David J. Climenhaga | Back in 2015, Alberta's new Speaker said asking MLAs to come to work an hour earlier, at 9 a.m., two days a week showed "blatant disrespect for the Opposition."
Podcast May 22
"Invisible Essence: The Little Prince" -- an updated version of a classic story. Charles Officer and Cane Sugar Filmworks. Used with permission.
'Invisible Essence: The Little Prince' -- an updated version of a classic story
Face2Face | Charles Officer talks about his new film "Invisible Essence: The Little Prince," based on the original story read for the first time by a blind Pakistani boy.
Podcast May 22
Tasha Hubbard, filmmaker, and Debbie Baptiste, mother of Colten Boushie. Photo: Gilad Cohen
The death of Colten Boushie and the ongoing fight for justice for Indigenous peoples
Gilad Cohen, Simona Ramkisson, Brandon Fragomeni, Alex Castellani, Ron Ma | Colten Boushie’s mother Debbie Baptiste and filmmaker Tasha Hubbard discuss their film "Nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up" and how systemic racism impacts our justice system.
Columnists May 22
March for Life on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, 2016. Photo: Ross Dunn/Flickr
Beware pro-choice memes normalizing Islamophobia
Matthew Behrens | When Alabama legislators passed the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S. last week, many seemingly progressive people immediately reacted by blaming Muslims.
Blog May 22
Image: Melbourne Water/Flickr
True leaders work for us, not the fossil fuel industry
David Suzuki | Politicians often justify their undying support for the fossil fuel industry by claiming they're looking out for jobs and the economy -- but those claims simply don't hold up.
Blog May 21
Fast food. Photo: SteFou!/Flickr
As processed food displaces nutritious food, more people gain weight and get sick
Ed Finn | The big corporations that grow, process, refine, salt-and-sugar-stuff, calorie-maximize, and sell the foods that make us sick derive enormous profits from doing so.
Columnists May 21
Elizabeth May at podium in 2015. Photo: Bob Jonkman/Flickr
Green Party support grows as alarms sound on climate crisis
Duncan Cameron | With 17 elected Green Party members at the provincial and federal levels, the Greens look to be competitive in a number of federal ridings across Canada in the October 21 election.
Blog May 21
Jason Kenney. Photo: David J. Climenhaga
Keep your eyes on the story of Jason Kenney's 'war room' -- it's going to be a boondoggle!
David J. Climenhaga | Postmedia trying to get its snout into the "war room" trough is interesting, even amusing. But the bigger story will be the boondoggle to come.
Blog May 21
Dale the street preacher, in a reflective moment away from the streets of Edmonton. Photo: David J. Climenhaga
On the streets of Edmonton with street preacher Dale: 'It's really tough'
David J. Climenhaga | "After five years, the only time that I feel normal is when I'm on that box preaching" -- Dale the street preacher.
Podcast May 21
Defending campus radio in Ontario. Image: Alan Levine/Flickr
Defending campus radio in Ontario
Scott Neigh | Jacky Tuinstra Harrison and Barry Rooke talk about #DefendCampusRadio, a campaign responding to changes by Ontario's Conservative government that put the funding of campus radio stations at risk.