Chris Hedges on the Aftermath of 9/11
I refused to watch any of yesterday's ceremonies honouring those who were killed 10 years ago in New York. I refused, not out of disrespect for those who lost their…
nationalism
On Royal Rebranding
In light of this week's ministerial command to "hang the Queen" in Canada's embassies abroad here are some comments from me in a story by Sarah Boesveld in the National…
Symbols Matter – Canadian Forces Edition
Symbols matter. Traditions can be invented. Nationalism is the product of collective will to create an imagined community. All of these concepts (which are debatable, of course) are vitally important…
updates on baseball and the border
We had a wonderful little getaway, despite some crazy weather. It was great to re-connect with our Windsor friends, now not only married but Canadian citizens. We had dinner at…