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10
Mar

Monday Madness: Economy Go Boom

Can you? Because I just can’t even. The news? Nope. Can’t even. Thinking? Pfft, as if. I can’
3 min read
05
Mar
The Most Powerful People in the World

The Most Powerful People in the World

When you think of who has the most power in society around you, to affect lives and change power dynamics,
3 min read
04
Mar
Resourcefulness is Resistance

Resourcefulness is Resistance

Step One: First We Plan In the past few days, the world order changed. For 80 years, we knew who
10 min read
23
Feb
photo of produce in a food market in Oaxaca, Mexico, all in plastic tubs and looking vibrant and so delicious

Freedom Fighting Starts in the Kitchen

My Sunday rituals are a heady swirl of self-preservation and laziness. I pad around the kitchen a lot, listen to
11 min read
18
Feb
Revolutions Start Like a Whisper

Revolutions Start Like a Whisper

There’s a shock and awe to the news lately that’s terrifying, and that’s by design. It’s
3 min read
13
Feb
a hand-drawn protest sign reads POWER TO THE WORKERS but we can't see people's faces, etc

Living the Curse of "Interesting Times"

I have been at a loss for words this week. Aren’t we all? Ethnic cleansing on tap for Gaza.
5 min read
09
Feb
Canada Stands Against Fascism: February 15

Canada Stands Against Fascism: February 15

Here in Victoria, from 2 to 4pm, on Saturday the 15th there's a protest or rally to stand
1 min read
07
Feb
The Clock is Ticking on American Freedom

The Clock is Ticking on American Freedom

Real talk for Americans. It took Hitler 53 days to dismantle all of Germany’s democratic institutions. 53 days from
1 min read
06
Feb
Come in! We're Canadian! sign in a door

Eating the Rich: Mm, Tastes Like Freedom

I’ve never been a big fan of patriotism. I suspect many Canadians feel the same. It’s annoying growing
5 min read
04
Feb
When Fear Ends and Rage Begins: Practical Steps

When Fear Ends and Rage Begins: Practical Steps

As a Canadian, there is only so much I can do. It’s one thing to be willing to defend
3 min read