Bouncy Castles and the American Dream
A short film by Nicholas Santore about the realities for many Americans trying to achieve the American Dream. Available here.
Our Last, Best Chance to Cool the Earth by Bill McKibben
Some good news from one of the most important environmentalists of this generation, Bill McKibben. TED talk available here.
Idiots Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Cope by Joshua Johnson
Clever and completely in keeping with the sociological imagination. A TED talk available here.
How I built a machine that feeds millions
An inspiring TED talk by Felix Brooks-church (here). For more on Felix, see here.
Queer Blue Sky – a queer breakup
A short film by Nick Beardslee who wants to queer breaking up. Very clever. Available here.
Perceptions of gender-based violence and gender equality, identity and expression in Canada, 2025
New report from StatsCan available here.
When did stories become so centred on good battling evil? And why?
As described at Aeon, “Today, popular storytelling is dominated by good-versus-evil paradigms – think superhero films, and the Star Wars, Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings franchises. In [...]
She Never Dances Alone
Video is here. In She Never Dances Alone, Jeffrey Gibson pays homage to the matriarchal roots of many Indigenous communities and the healing power of art. The video features acclaimed jingle [...]
A Contested Road Through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and Wilderness
A description of the road project and the likely consequences if built, is here and a great documentary about it, here. Photo credit: Lisa Hupp/USFWS
The rise of singlehood in Canada
A good summary from the CBC about the benefits and costs of remaining single. Article is here.