N.S. government stands still as women bear the brunt of COVID-19 crisis
The COVID-19 crisis is an absolute disaster for women in so many ways.
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Indigenous and Black people in Canada share social exclusion and collective outrage
The violence being wrought on the environment and Indigenous communities will come back to all of us.
Climate activists have a lot to learn from listening
If we continue on our current trajectory, human and other forms of life on this planet are in jeopardy.
I wonder who will march with Indigenous Peoples?
Systemic racism against Indigenous Peoples runs deep. It's in every facet of society.
How Canada's managed forests became super-emitters
The ongoing collapse of our managed forests — from needed carbon sinks into dangerous super-emitters — reached record levels in 2018. So here's an illustrative walk through the latest data.
It’s time to call out denialism — on racism and on climate change
Murphy’s columns present factually incorrect arguments on issues that disproportionately affect minorities and marginalized people
Will America tear itself apart?
Is America truly unravelling? I think what we’re seeing is a country coming apart for real.
If life before this was ‘normal,’ I don’t want to go back
Systemic racism, unfettered capitalism and environmental destruction have reached a boiling point in 2020.
How to rebuild after the economic pain from COVID-19? Study Cuba
Whatever one believes about Fidel Castro and his authoritarian regime, the response of his government was to embrace science and intelligent and pragmatic policies for recovery after an economic shock.
Activism gives Muslim youth a way to connect amid pandemic social isolating
Muslim youth get a much-needed sense of belonging through activism. It keeps them in touch with mentors and friends who can help nourish their mental well-being.
Canada's emissions rise, yet again. Can we please adopt U.K. Carbon Budget law now?
Canada's emissions have surged to their highest level in more than a decade. The U.K. offers an alternative climate tool kit we could adopt to try to reverse our multi-decade climate failure.
Canada can't afford to put the climate crisis on the back burner
The pandemic has presented an opportunity for Canada to become the climate leader it claims to be on the world stage.
As temperatures rise, Canada’s farmers face an uncertain future
As we plan for a rapidly warming climate, we must guard against the temptation to assume that in a cold country a warming climate might do a bit of good.
Torstar was sold — is that a good thing or really bad news?
Who are the Bitoves and Rivetts and what are their plans for Torstar?
Stephen Harper's power dissolves
From the wings, Stephen Harper may still control his chastened party, but Canadians have moved on.
