Opinion
Pandemic has proven we’re a caring society; government budgets should reflect this
Michael Wesch, a cultural anthropologist and professor, says there are three main questions that unite all of humanity. “What am… Continue reading “Pandemic has proven we’re a caring society; government budgets should reflect this”
Benns’ Belief: We must resist the U.S. cultural assault
One of the most irritating things I used to come across regularly in magazines was ads for U.S.-based products with… Continue reading “Benns’ Belief: We must resist the U.S. cultural assault”
You have a choice: Save the Grand, reader tells new owners
To the new owners of the Grand the citizens of Lindsay ask that you please work with owner Charlie McDonald… Continue reading “You have a choice: Save the Grand, reader tells new owners”
Basic Income Plus: Five demands for a better Canada
Pandemics force us to take stock of our values in society; they clarify our sense of mortality and reveal how… Continue reading “Basic Income Plus: Five demands for a better Canada”
White privilege and white fragility: Trevor’s Take
The very first article I wrote for this publication, months before it would have a print version, dealt in part… Continue reading “White privilege and white fragility: Trevor’s Take”
‘Social determinants’ of gun violence need to be addressed
This is in response to the article in the Advocate’s June 2020 magazine edition, “The Great Debate” on the proposed… Continue reading “‘Social determinants’ of gun violence need to be addressed”
Pointing fingers vs. ensuring accountability
Back in mid-March, if you didn’t have strong opinions about what the decision-makers were doing, you were in the minority…. Continue reading “Pointing fingers vs. ensuring accountability”
