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Fox News is even grosser than you thought
Once it gets going, the clips shown to illustrate the rampant sexism, misogyny, and inappropriate comments from many hosts and talking heads on Fox surprised even me.
That Washington Post Story About Canadian Democracy
Please go and read the Vice News piece: We Have Problems With that Washington Post Story About Canadian Democracy
This is Some Bullshit: An Update on Canadian Electoral Reform
Electoral systems are like climate science. They do not care if you believe in them. A good system doesn’t get your party into power unless you represent a majority of voters best.
The last few months (and the next few)
For the last several months, I have been ‘making’ a lot less than I’m used to. There are various reasons for that, as things like motivation tend to ebb and flow, and starting a new job in December of 2016 have meant I’m learning a lot more and facing new challenges at home and at…
Letter to the Liberal Party of Canada on Electoral Reform
This is the letter I just sent to the Liberal Party on the topic of electoral reform (yes, it’s still on their website). They aren’t convinced Canadians care about it. I care. Leave your thoughts: liberal.ca/contact or email [email protected] (or write a letter/call, if those are your jam). I’m a young person, and I registered as a…
The “Your Child” Test (Society is Changing, Part 2)
This is the second section of a multi-part piece I’ve been thinking a lot about, which I’m calling ‘Society is Changing’. You can read part 1 here, which will provide some context for this section. There has been a ton of energy, brainpower, blood, sweat and tears that has gone into political movements throughout history.…
The Problem with Power in Politics
There is a catch-22 in politics that is difficult for even the most transparent and beloved leaders to shake. As the American Presidential election hits the homestretch, it’s all too easy to forget that just about one year ago, Canada had its very own set of relatively historic elections. In 2015, left-leaning voters from the…
Weaving Social Fabric (Society is Changing, Part 1)
In a world where tensions are high, stability is a luxury, and critical aspects of decent society seem to be crumbling before our eyes, it’s easy to rush to angry judgment. The people of the world are becoming more polarized than ever, and this trend shows no sign of slowing. Humans are flawed. We are…
There is no “one weird trick” to weight loss
On July 1st, 2015, I weighed in at 248.5 lbs. Today, I average just under 195 lbs, and I feel better than I have in my entire life. This isn’t a diet guide to compel you to buy something, hell, I’m not actually trying to sell or promote any product. What I do have for…
A critical look at Canada’s Food Guide (and ways to eat better)
Today, we’re going to learn a little bit about food, and its relationship to eating healthy (and reaching, then maintaining a normal weight). To start, consider skimming through Brazil’s new Dietary Guidelines document from 2014. It’s a pretty incredible (if aspirational, for North American cultures) basis for a healthy diet, and a huge majority of…