‘Apocalypse Again?’
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‘Apocalypse Again?’

Apocalyptic language is being used to describe the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Democratic candidate Biden declares himself “an ally to the Light” to end the “Season of Darkness,” while Republican President Trump says Biden will demolish America’s cherished and sacred destiny if elected. The issues facing the U.S. are tremendous. There is COVID, racial tensions,…

Americans to the Polls
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Americans to the Polls

Next month Americans return to the polls to elect a president and vice-president, members of Congress, and host of state- and county-level officials. They do so at a time of unprecedented crisis for the country. What happens on 3 November will have an impact on its future as we enter the third decade of this…

We Asked a Prof
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We Asked a Prof

The irony of the question is not lost on this American author, given how much Canadians know about the United States, and how little interest Americans can show in other parts of the world, including our dear northern neighbor. Nevertheless, I can share two causes for concern and two reasons for hope among your neighbors…

News in a post-truth culture

News in a post-truth culture

Fake news. Information bubbles. Malicious distortions of facts. Inherent bias in reporting. Corporate control of media. Algorithms deciding what stories we receive. All these themes run through the public discourse about media in a post-truth culture.

Stigginit
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Stigginit

People don’t support Trump because they believe he has better ideas for where America should go next. Nope – conservatives support him because they believe in “sticking it” – or, as it’s come to be called online, “stigginit” – to liberals.

Citizens after the election

Citizens after the election

The October 19 federal election was a moment of catharsis in Canadian politics. A majority of Canadians rejected the divisive, excessively partisan, mean-spirited approach to politics that had come to dominate our national stage. A change in government is an opportunity for a fresh start, with high hopes for a different way of shaping our life together in Canada. That’s what politics should be.

Seven lessons from the federal election
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Seven lessons from the federal election

Despite all of that, politics is worth it. It’s one of the most creative and influential professions out there. There aren’t a lot of jobs where the outcome of your work matters so much to so many people. I think that’s one reason so many religious people are drawn to work in politics – it really is a calling. And it’s a calling that I wish more people would consider following.

An end and a new beginning

An end and a new beginning

After nearly a decade as Prime Minister, Stephen Harper has finally reached the end of the line.