New column day
Here, on the forces competing to determine the scope and shape of Canada's security state - and why we shouldn't think it's good enough to settle for a status quo…
Terrorism
Saturday Afternoon Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading.- Paul Krugman rightly points out that it's to be expected that Republican establishment figures would line up behind Donald Trump since he shares their…
As assumptions give way to knowledge, we have an opportunity to learn from the shooting in Munich
PHOTOS: Into the evening Friday, the mood in the Bavarian city of Munich was surreal (Polizeipräsidium München image). Below: The scene of Friday’s shooting in Munich. The person I know…
Orlando shooting: Is there a link between being in the closet and being homophobic?
This research-based piece discusses the possibility that Orlando shooter Omar Mateen was motivated by a struggle with his own homosexuality, Islam and parental pressure. The post Orlando shooting: Is there…
There Is So Much Truth Here
Unfortunately, few seem to want to hear it:Recommend this Post
The Orlando Massacre and the Hatred that Kills
I am sure that by now most of you have heard the horrible news. A gunman entered a gay nightclub in Orlando, and opened fire on the innocent.So even though…
The Annals of Cybercrime: U of C pays ransom to cyberbandits, argues it’s OK because data was at risk
PHOTOS: Don’t worry, now that the ransom has been paid, Calgary Police are on the job investigating the cybercrime at the University of Calgary. Actual Calgary Police Service personnel may…
Donald Trump and the Real Terrorist Threat
As you know Donald Trump has been trying to look more "presidential," to try to persuade the Republican establishment that he won't blow up the party.And that he's not crazy.But…
“Evil World Banking” Explained
In this animated video, John Perkins, author of Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, explains how terrorism and a “mutant, viral form of capitalism” are connected. “If we want to…
The Brussels Attack and the Wretched Con Warmongers
Every time terrorists attack a target in Europe, like they did in Brussels this week, it brings the warmongers crawling out of the woodwork in Canada.And has the absurd Con…
Brussels
Shocking images, and devastating news first met waking eyes in North America today. A terrorist attack filled the early day’s news with shocking pictures documenting the death and destruction leveled…
A Good Question
There are days when it is difficult to see any long-term future for the human race. Stories abound of both our collective and individual acts of brutality that attest to…
Missing the point: Pacific Centre edition
Holy hell, what a mess.I know the adage that you should never read the comments section on news sites or YouTube, but with the Pacific Centre photographers still making the…
Missing the point: Pacific Centre edition
Holy hell, what a mess.I know the adage that you should never read the comments section on news sites or YouTube, but with the Pacific Centre photographers still making the…
Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week.- Hugh MacKenzie reminds us how quickly Canada's richest CEOs will exceed the income of the average Canadian worker on the year's first work day.…
Falwell U allows guns in dorms
Yes … Liberty University, founded by the late Jerry Falwell, has announced that it is ending its ban on guns in dorms. Like this is supposed to make us feel…
Falwell U allows guns in dorms
Yes ... Liberty University, founded by the late Jerry Falwell, has announced that it is ending its ban on guns in dorms. Like this is supposed to make us feel…
Falwell U allows guns in dorms
Yes ... Liberty University, founded by the late Jerry Falwell, has announced that it is ending its ban on guns in dorms. Like this is supposed to make us feel…
Falwell U allows guns in dorms
Yes ... Liberty University, founded by the late Jerry Falwell, has announced that it is ending its ban on guns in dorms. Like this is supposed to make us feel…
Americans—a dangerously fearful people
For nine years we were led by a fearful prime minister, and during the last election he gave us broad hints about who we should fear the most. Not that…