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…

3 months 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…

4 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…

4 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.…

4 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…

5 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…

8 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…

8 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…

8 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…

9 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…

10 months ago