November 21 Readings:
Speak Up at Thanksgiving. Your Health Depends on It. EUs 1, 2, 9, 10
2023 Just Notched Its Most Ominous Climate Record Yet EUs 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
Speak Up at Thanksgiving. Your Health Depends on It. EUs 1, 2, 9, 10
2023 Just Notched Its Most Ominous Climate Record Yet EUs 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
November 20 Readings:
Do Safe Injection Sites Increase Crime? There’s Finally an Answer. EUs 2, 3, 10
Welcome to the New Economics of Tipping EUs 2, 3, 5, 6, 8
The Sneaky Sticker-Shock of Subscription Culture EUs 2, 3, 5, 6, 8
This Is Not the Way to Help Depressed Teenagers EUs 2, 3
Do Safe Injection Sites Increase Crime? There’s Finally an Answer. EUs 2, 3, 10
Welcome to the New Economics of Tipping EUs 2, 3, 5, 6, 8
The Sneaky Sticker-Shock of Subscription Culture EUs 2, 3, 5, 6, 8
This Is Not the Way to Help Depressed Teenagers EUs 2, 3
November 17 Reading:
Congolese Man Self-Immolates to Highlight Overlooked Genocide in Congo
Congolese Man Self-Immolates to Highlight Overlooked Genocide in Congo
November 15 Readings:
This Photograph Demands an Answer (EU: 2,3,4,9,10)
Stop Corporatizing My Students (EU: 2,3,5,8)
This Photograph Demands an Answer (EU: 2,3,4,9,10)
Stop Corporatizing My Students (EU: 2,3,5,8)
October 23 Readings
We Must Not Kill Gazan Children to Try to Protect Israel’s Children
If Everyone Gets an A, No One Gets an A
What Most American Schools Do Wrong
We Must Not Kill Gazan Children to Try to Protect Israel’s Children
If Everyone Gets an A, No One Gets an A
What Most American Schools Do Wrong
October 19 Readings
An Evolving Moral High Ground in the Israel-Gaza War
Historic moment for Manitoba, great expectations for Manitobans
Will the pen be mightier than AI?
An Evolving Moral High Ground in the Israel-Gaza War
Historic moment for Manitoba, great expectations for Manitobans
Will the pen be mightier than AI?
September 29 Readings
Saskatchewan to invoke notwithstanding clause over school pronoun policy
‘My body, my choice’ – except when it isn’t
Saskatchewan to invoke notwithstanding clause over school pronoun policy
‘My body, my choice’ – except when it isn’t
September 19 Readings
Intelligence links Indian government to Sikh death in B.C.
Landfill search rally echoes national call
Intelligence links Indian government to Sikh death in B.C.
Landfill search rally echoes national call
January 18 Reading
Flyers' Ivan Provorov cites religious beliefs for boycott of team's Pride night tribute
Flyers' Ivan Provorov cites religious beliefs for boycott of team's Pride night tribute
January 17 Readings
Schools pressed to tackle absenteeism
Schools pressed to tackle absenteeism
January 5 Readings
The World Is Better Off Than You Think
The Key to Success in College Is So Simple, It’s Almost Never Mentioned
The World Is Better Off Than You Think
The Key to Success in College Is So Simple, It’s Almost Never Mentioned
December 15 Readings
Germany’s conspiracy-fuelled coup plot shouldn’t be laughed off
Should Friends Offer Honesty or Unconditional Support?
Germany’s conspiracy-fuelled coup plot shouldn’t be laughed off
Should Friends Offer Honesty or Unconditional Support?
December 13 Readings
The Root Cause of Violent Crime Is Not What We Think It Is
Indigenous-led conservation efforts could make Canada a global leader in biodiversity
The Root Cause of Violent Crime Is Not What We Think It Is
Indigenous-led conservation efforts could make Canada a global leader in biodiversity
December 8 Reading
We are rising in strength and power — it’s time to end the genocide of Indigenous women
We are rising in strength and power — it’s time to end the genocide of Indigenous women
December 6 Reading
In Canada, people can die with dignity. They should be able to live that way, too
In Canada, people can die with dignity. They should be able to live that way, too
December 2 Reading
Man charged with homicide, dismemberment of woman in May ended three other lives, all of them Indigenous, police say
Man charged with homicide, dismemberment of woman in May ended three other lives, all of them Indigenous, police say
November 1 Readings
‘Humanitarian crisis’ downtown, says Chipman
Ontario’s use of the notwithstanding clause for strike-busting is bad business across the board
‘Humanitarian crisis’ downtown, says Chipman
Ontario’s use of the notwithstanding clause for strike-busting is bad business across the board
October 31 Reading
Lula returning to Brazil presidency after beating Bolsanaro in closest vote in decades
Harvard and UNC race cases present test for U.S. Supreme Court
Lula returning to Brazil presidency after beating Bolsanaro in closest vote in decades
Harvard and UNC race cases present test for U.S. Supreme Court
October 27 Reading
Abolish Billionaires
Abolish Billionaires
October 18 Reading
More Proof That This Really Is the End of History
More Proof That This Really Is the End of History
October 13 Reading
The Crisis of Men and Boys
The Crisis of Men and Boys
September 27 Readings
‘They Have Nothing to Lose’: Why Young Iranians Are Rising Up Once Again
Understand the Migrant Drop-Offs in Martha’s Vineyard
Russians Are Terrified and Have Nowhere to Turn
‘They Have Nothing to Lose’: Why Young Iranians Are Rising Up Once Again
Understand the Migrant Drop-Offs in Martha’s Vineyard
Russians Are Terrified and Have Nowhere to Turn
September 20 Readings
As child was hit, we all watched without intervening
Hey kid, wanna try some social media?
As child was hit, we all watched without intervening
Hey kid, wanna try some social media?
September 19 Reading
The Queen is dead. Time for Canada, finally, to talk about becoming a republic. We owe it to ourselves
The Queen is dead. Time for Canada, finally, to talk about becoming a republic. We owe it to ourselves
September 16 Readings
Patagonia founder to give apparel company to trust, direct profits toward climate crisis fight
Manitoba strikes deal with drugstore chain to supply free menstrual products
Fear of a Black Hobbit
Patagonia founder to give apparel company to trust, direct profits toward climate crisis fight
Manitoba strikes deal with drugstore chain to supply free menstrual products
Fear of a Black Hobbit
January 12 Readings
Quebec wants to tax the unvaccinated, but is that legal?
PC minister’s wife backs his viral shoveling Twitter post
Quebec wants to tax the unvaccinated, but is that legal?
- Focus Question: Do you agree with the government of Quebec's approach?
PC minister’s wife backs his viral shoveling Twitter post
- Focus Question: Is the criticism of the MLA for this tweet justified?
January 11 Readings
Provinces should consider mandating COVID-19 vaccines, federal health minister says
Provinces should consider mandating COVID-19 vaccines, federal health minister says
- Focus Question: Should vaccines be mandatory?
- Focus Question: During a pandemic, should schools remain open?
December 20 Readings
Leftist Gabriel Boric to become Chile's youngest ever president
Omicron is discouraging but a strong response now may bring the end in sight
The world needs more compassion, not empathy
New Zealand unveils butt-out plan
Leftist Gabriel Boric to become Chile's youngest ever president
Omicron is discouraging but a strong response now may bring the end in sight
The world needs more compassion, not empathy
New Zealand unveils butt-out plan
December 9 Reading
Is the case for vaccine mandates like the case for seatbelt laws? No, it’s much, much stronger
Is the case for vaccine mandates like the case for seatbelt laws? No, it’s much, much stronger
December 8 Readings
How Can Something Be Racist but Not Racist at the Same Time?
Why are tensions building at the Russia-Ukraine border?
How Can Something Be Racist but Not Racist at the Same Time?
Why are tensions building at the Russia-Ukraine border?
December 6 Readings
Dec. 6 remains a painful anniversary
Josh Hawley and the Republican Obsession With Manliness
Dec. 6 remains a painful anniversary
Josh Hawley and the Republican Obsession With Manliness
December 1 Readings
Words and phrases you may want to think twice about using
Supreme Court hears Mississippi abortion case with major implications for Roe v. Wade
Words and phrases you may want to think twice about using
Supreme Court hears Mississippi abortion case with major implications for Roe v. Wade
November 16 Readings
What you need to know about Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko
Why Belarus is using migrants as a political weapon
What you need to know about Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko
Why Belarus is using migrants as a political weapon
November 15 Reading
COP26 summit ends with agreement endorsed by almost 200 countries, but skepticism remains
COP26 summit ends with agreement endorsed by almost 200 countries, but skepticism remains
November 8 Reading
How to Buy Nothing New This Holiday Gifting Season
How to Buy Nothing New This Holiday Gifting Season
November 1 Readings
Joining forces to address homelessness
Would Russia or China Help Us if We Were Invaded by Space Aliens?
Sudan’s Military Seizes Power, Casting Democratic Transition Into Chaos
Joining forces to address homelessness
Would Russia or China Help Us if We Were Invaded by Space Aliens?
Sudan’s Military Seizes Power, Casting Democratic Transition Into Chaos
October 28 Readings
Blackhawks Ignored 2010 Sexual Assault Accusation, an Investigation Says
Everyone who ignored Kyle Beach has blood on their hands
Blackhawks Ignored 2010 Sexual Assault Accusation, an Investigation Says
Everyone who ignored Kyle Beach has blood on their hands
October 25 Readings
Reimagining real public freedom
Reimagining real public freedom
October 20 Readings
It’s Quitting Season
Can Lab-Grown Burgers Help Stop Climate Change?
Conservatives Are Happier Than Liberals. Discuss.
It’s Quitting Season
Can Lab-Grown Burgers Help Stop Climate Change?
Conservatives Are Happier Than Liberals. Discuss.
October 12 Readings
I was Brian Sinclair’s doctor. I understand how our health care system failed him
Food charities outnumber grocery stores in Canada four-to-one. That should bother you
I was Brian Sinclair’s doctor. I understand how our health care system failed him
Food charities outnumber grocery stores in Canada four-to-one. That should bother you
October 5 Readings
Facebook’s Apps Went Down. The World Saw How Much It Runs on Them.
Protests Are Taking Over the World. What’s Driving Them?
The Maps That Steer Us Wrong
Facebook’s Apps Went Down. The World Saw How Much It Runs on Them.
Protests Are Taking Over the World. What’s Driving Them?
The Maps That Steer Us Wrong
September 25 Readings
‘Two Michaels’ come home; extradition case against Huawei CFO dropped by U.S.
Germany Is Stuck. And There Isn’t Anyone Who Can Move It.
Weaponization of migrants gains momentum
The Limits of ‘My Body, My Choice’
‘Two Michaels’ come home; extradition case against Huawei CFO dropped by U.S.
Germany Is Stuck. And There Isn’t Anyone Who Can Move It.
Weaponization of migrants gains momentum
The Limits of ‘My Body, My Choice’
September 21 Reading
Justin Trudeau bet the electorate would reward him with a majority
Justin Trudeau bet the electorate would reward him with a majority
September 20 Readings
Indigenous issues are, in fact, pivotal in this election
They campaigned for 36 days. What comes next is up to you
Community steps in where government lags
How Can You Hate Me When You Don’t Even Know Me?
Indigenous issues are, in fact, pivotal in this election
They campaigned for 36 days. What comes next is up to you
Community steps in where government lags
How Can You Hate Me When You Don’t Even Know Me?
September 14 Reading
Searching for Common-Sense Outcomes
Searching for Common-Sense Outcomes
June 2/3 Readings
The Kamloops residential school’s unmarked graves: What we know about the 215 children’s remains, and Canada’s reaction so far
It’s time to bring our children home from the residential schools
Statement by Murray Sinclair
The Kamloops residential school’s unmarked graves: What we know about the 215 children’s remains, and Canada’s reaction so far
It’s time to bring our children home from the residential schools
Statement by Murray Sinclair
May 27/28 Readings
Vaccinate the World! The Best Investment Ever.
Compassionate housing option deserves support
The water conflict era has begun
The road to net-zero is navigable, but difficult
Vaccinate the World! The Best Investment Ever.
Compassionate housing option deserves support
The water conflict era has begun
The road to net-zero is navigable, but difficult
May 25/26 Readings
Western powers voice outrage as Belarus accused of hijacking plane
No expiry date on sexual misconduct
Western powers voice outrage as Belarus accused of hijacking plane
No expiry date on sexual misconduct
May 18/19 Readings
Education Poses an Existential Threat to Extremism
Quebec Superior Court upholds most of religious symbols ban, but English-language schools exempt
Education Poses an Existential Threat to Extremism
Quebec Superior Court upholds most of religious symbols ban, but English-language schools exempt
May 13/14 Readings
Abolish Billionaires
Why Did I Think We Could Get Rid of Billionaires?
Plastic: it’s what we eat and breathe
Here Is Who’s Behind the Global Surge in Single-Use Plastic
Abolish Billionaires
Why Did I Think We Could Get Rid of Billionaires?
Plastic: it’s what we eat and breathe
Here Is Who’s Behind the Global Surge in Single-Use Plastic
May 11/12 Readings
Israel Hits Gaza With Airstrikes as Hamas Increases Rocket Fire
Israel's borders explained in maps
Understanding The Map Of Jerusalem, Or Trying To
Israel Hits Gaza With Airstrikes as Hamas Increases Rocket Fire
Israel's borders explained in maps
Understanding The Map Of Jerusalem, Or Trying To
May 7/10 Readings
Canada to take part in talks over COVID-19 vaccine patent waivers, but won’t state its position Vaccine passports could facilitate a return to normal, says new report
Canada to take part in talks over COVID-19 vaccine patent waivers, but won’t state its position Vaccine passports could facilitate a return to normal, says new report
May 5/6 Readings
Teenagers Are Struggling, and It’s Not Just Lockdown
Generation Z cannot become Generation COVID-19
Teenagers Are Struggling, and It’s Not Just Lockdown
Generation Z cannot become Generation COVID-19
March 8: International Women's Day!
How can we bridge the gender power gap? Six ways employers, governments and men can do better.'Shecession': What COVID-19 has meant for women and work
How can we bridge the gender power gap? Six ways employers, governments and men can do better.'Shecession': What COVID-19 has meant for women and work
March 4 Readings:
6 Dr. Seuss books will no longer be published due to racist imagery
Six Seuss Books Bore a Bias
March 2 Readings:
"Bearing heavier COVID-19 burden" "Wealthy nations must prevent 'vaccine apartheid"
6 Dr. Seuss books will no longer be published due to racist imagery
Six Seuss Books Bore a Bias
March 2 Readings:
"Bearing heavier COVID-19 burden" "Wealthy nations must prevent 'vaccine apartheid"
Jeremy Rifkin: The Empathic Civilization (RSA Animate)
What is Empathy?