The debt engine
by Dan Darrah Mar 3, 2022 13 min read Share “All I did was cry,” says Kathleen Miller-Zane. She’s retelling the story of realizing her loan from … Read More
In Defence Of So-Called ‘Whataboutism’
Accusations of ‘whataboutism’ serve to narrow the conversation — accusers want you to discuss global affairs on their terms.
Talking consent
by Sophie Jean Mar 3, 2022 13 min read Share Bert Whitecrow Social movements can be incredibly affirming and transformative spaces in which we find community, create … Read More
Human rights matter: In Ukraine, and in Wet’suwet’en
Canada’s hypocrisy on full display during Russian invasion
That things can change
Rachel McDermott/Unsplash When I got here to the Sunshine Coast, I was still drinking. I didn’t want to go to treatment centres and shit like that, all of this God … Read More
Indigo sun
Cody Chan/Unsplash southern summers grow skin bronzed by bass drums and a seemingly despot sun. my first ten summers are worship and harvest. one rising, i see my father in … Read More
The residents of the Happiness Inn
In my community in Niagara Falls, Ontario, a lack of affordable housing and the difficulty of qualifying for it leaves these seniors with no other choice but to live in … Read More
physics lessons for settlers
Poetry winner of the 2021 Writing in the Margins contest by Meghan Eaker Mar 2, 2022 1 min read Share after “Some Like Indians Endure” by Paula … Read More
Bordeaux: Inside Montreal’s most notorious prison
Almost two-thirds of Montreal prisoners reoffend. It’s a symptom of a broken system, where rehabilitation feels like an afterthought
Canada’s Deputy PM Posed With A Ukrainian Fascist Symbol
Journalists shouldn’t ignore what Chrystia Freeland did, or the many other fascist flags at that rally and others throughout Canada.
Canada’s First Black Nurses, and How to Save the System
As burn-out mounts, a history book reminds we must improve conditions as we seek new recruits.
Meet the Face of Global Fascism
Ten things to know about Putin’s past, his designs on Ukraine and the dire road ahead.