No Arms in the Arts claims a win as Scotiabank divests entirely from Elbit Systems
The fund has been the target of ongoing protests since 2023.
Black lives, white rage: Two new books re-examine the Bernie Goetz subway vigilante case
Both Thompson and Williams attempt to draw direct connections between the societal cleavages the Goetz case brought into stark relief and the current polarization of political sentiment in the U.S.
“A life of constant displacement”: Maggie Helwig compels readers to empathize with an unhoused community in her hear searing book Encampment
Helwig displays an almost preternatural empathy and a willingness to meet people where they are.
“How brave can I be?”: Two books focus on the campaign of silencing directed toward pro-Palestinian voices in Canada
The ranks of Canadian protesters who have been punished for speaking out about the slaughter in Gaza are extensive.
Canadian children’s publisher hits back at Pete Hegseth’s use of Franklin the Turtle as jokey symbol of war
Kids Can was not the only source of anger over the post.
Penguin Random House named in $15 billion lawsuit filed by Donald Trump
This is not the first time Trump has sued a legacy media outlet over coverage he doesn't like.
Alberta to rewrite ministerial order to preserve classics in schools and focus only on “pornographic images”
The premier's umbrage is disingenuous to say the least.
Alberta premier accuses school board of “vicious compliance” with book ban order
The hypocrisy here is difficult to even countenance.
Is Canada a failing democracy? In his new book, Andrew Coyne argues that the signs are not good
Coyne argues that Canada "is not a fully functioning democracy."
Don’t call it a ban: Alberta government follows through on threat to have books removed from school libraries
The Bible and other religious texts will be exempt from the order.