Politics

The Quiet Courage of Belief

Faith has never been particularly fashionable. Even in generations when church attendance was common and religion played a larger role…

1 month ago

Anti-Intellectualism: When Politics Turns Into Performance

Arlene Dickinson is one of Canada’s most respected business leaders, known for her sharp insight, straight talk, and ability to…

2 months ago

The Walk That Keeps Power Honest

There’s something about the phrase “floor crossing” that makes it sound like a scandal waiting to happen. Like someone snuck…

2 months ago

The Rare Kind of Political Voice

I’ve never been one to plant a flag and defend it to the bitter end when it comes to politics.…

3 months ago

Left Versus Right: Two Sides, One Body

Which is better. The right or the left? It is a question that sounds simple, almost playful, until you realize…

4 months ago

When Respect Runs Out

I have built my life around one core value: respect. Not the superficial kind that exists for appearances, but the…

7 months ago

Centrists: The Votes That Actually Decide

If politics today feels like a wrestling match where you’re expected to cheer blindly for the guy in red tights…

7 months ago

Adult Politics in a Toddler Era

I try, as much as possible, to keep politics off this blog. Not because I don’t care, but because this…

7 months ago

How Political Heroes Saved Christmas

Snowstorms are usually comforting at the North Pole, like Mother Nature giving the world a gentle shake. But this year’s…

8 months ago

Half a Heart in Canada, the Other in Costa Rica

There’s something about leaving home that opens your eyes to what you truly value. You start to notice the little…

8 months ago