Can Democracy Work? asks James Miller. It’s not only this year’s question, it’s a question for the ages, from ancient Athens to the Trumpian present.
Two senior Vancouver poets, George Bowering and George Stanley, do a book together. John Harris reads it.
From The New York Review: the identity debate.
Recent Articles and Reviews:
Alexander Meiklejohn: Free Speech Theorist, Teacher, and Activist
Bob Rowan tells a free speech story about a too-little-known American philosopher, Alexander Meiklejohn.
Old People’s Socialist League
Old Socialists, Unite. You have nothing to lose but your walkers.
In the Land of Oz
Amos Oz, 1939-2018. Reading “A Tale of Love and Darkness.”
Taking the Piss out of Donald Trump
David Shields thinks Trump is missing an “inner life.” Brian Fawcett checks.
MeMeMe! … and It
Stan Persky tries to get through the day… a day all about, well, Stan Persky.
McCain’s Meme
The message from John McCain’s funeral.
After the Asshole Apocalypse
How to keep thinking during and after the Apocalypse. Dan Gawthrop has a few practical suggestions.
Dear Old Golden Rule Days
Sheldon Goldfarb’s history of student life at UBC takes us back to school.
Who in Hell Writes This Crap, Anyway?
Brian Fawcett reads the jacket copy of a science fiction novel
Writing Old Age
Old Age and Writing are disturbed by thought. Three George Stanley poems.
The Objects of My Affection
George Bowering has a new novel. It’s called “No One.” Does it objectify anyone?
Philip Roth (1933-2018): Indelible
Remembering Philip Roth and his indelible novel, “The Human Stain.”
Ageing G-r-r-acefully
I’m mad as hell and…
Words Falling on Disabled Ears
Trump is deciding whether to pull out of the Iran deal. French president Emmanuel Macron had some friendly advice.
- National Game: Quebec Bans Hockey Mask Face-Covering
- Senator Corker, Bob (R – Tenn.)
- Margaret Atwood’s Backyard
- Democracy, Two Cheers for…
- Native-born Immigrants. Huh?
Recent Books by Dooney’s Writers:
