Feb 28, 2019
Cohen describes Trump's profound racism before Congress
Any attempt to heal the deep wounds of racism that scar the United States must include a direct challenge to Donald Trump.
US Politics
US Politics
Feb 25, 2019
New NAFTA faces ratification deadlock
Sujata Dey
As ratification processes clash, the Canadian government should not rubber-stamp this deal or accelerate it through Parliament. It should take the opportunity to push for progressive changes.
Feb 18, 2019
Canada needs an Ilhan Omar
Shahroze Khan
If Canada is going to be a progressive leader at the international level, we need stronger and bolder leadership on Palestine. Canada needs an Ilhan Omar -- a prominent progressive voice on Palestine.
Feb 18, 2019
Sloppiness and plagiarism do not serve the truth
John Miller
Journalist Jill Abramson is under fire for her new book, and with good reason.
Feb 14, 2019
Canada talks democracy while U.S. eyes Venezuela's oil
The Trudeau government talks about restoring democracy to Venezuela, hoping to keep the focus off any suspicions that our involvement is helping Washington get control of Venezuela's oil reserves.
Feb 14, 2019
Support is growing for a Green New Deal
There is a growing call to action to craft laws that implement a true Green New Deal, rapidly shifting the U.S. economy to one that is powered by renewable energy, and to do so in a fair manner.
Feb 13, 2019
Major Monique Brown on the tensions between the Baltimore Police Force and the community
The Hum Podcast
African-American police officer Major Monique Brown discusses the documentary "Charm City," growing up in the community she serves, and her first time trying poutine.
Feb 7, 2019
Racism can't be scrubbed away
The legacy of slavery in the United States lives on in countless, often deadly, ways. Racism, like the shoe polish Virginia's Governor Northam used on his face, can't simply be scrubbed away.
Feb 7, 2019
'Behold, America' is a short history of loaded phrases
Mary Rowles
In Sarah Churchwell's new book, the Trump presidency appears less an aberration than a waystation on the long American road to a shared national philosophy.
Feb 5, 2019
State of the Union 2019: Chaos and a glimmer of hope
rabbe staff
Donald Trump’s state of the union can only be described as being in chaos. Many important facts will not be mentioned in his speech. But despite it all, there are still signs of hope.
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