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.
Climate Change Atlas of Canada
Lots of information including videos, Indigenous climate practices, mental health, food sovereignty, etc. Site is here.
Socialism Never Worked
Another great rant from Matthew Cooke, is here.
Bernie Sanders on AI (“feel the Bern”)
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders offering a damning critique of the effects of AI on working class Americans (here).
Is Information a Fundamental Force of the Universe?
Fascinating – most of it was/is beyond me, but, certainly feels consistent with the search for a grand unified theory. Video is here.