Why is the federal public service such a toxic workplace for women? Something is profoundly wrong here. Click here to read the rest.

Free speech is a difficult concept. First the French rally for it before arresting people with obnoxious opinions. Then the Pope threatens to punch you for cussing his mother, which he compares to mocking faith. Clearly we need to go over it again. Click here to read the rest.

The noisy quarrels in Canadian politics would be aggravating even if they were about something. But usually they’re not. Click here to read the rest.

Following the Islamist terrorist attack on Charlie Hebdo magazine, people are standing in solidarity with the right of satirists to mock Islam, Mohammed and anything else they want. In France and elsewhere. #JesuisCharlie is trending and I’m glad. Now show the cartoons. Click here to read the rest.

Here we go again. The Assembly of First Nations just elected a national chief, Perry Bellegarde, who said “Canada is Indian land” and everyone went oh look, his priority is social conditions. Click here to read the rest.

Dear government, can we talk? It’s me, the citizen. Click here to read the rest.

Another year we couldn’t believe was already here has now vanished over the horizon with a jaunty wave of its December. We pause, examine our lives, and mutter “So soon old, so late smart.” Or maybe just the first bit. Click here to read the rest.

Can you cherish a tradition of no traditions and turn Canada into a community of lack of communities? Ottawa’s General Hospital sure gave it the old postmodern try this festive season. Click here to read the rest.