This Year’s Question
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.
Good Country for Old Men
Two senior Vancouver poets, George Bowering and George Stanley, do a book together. John Harris reads and reviews.
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.
Dear Old Golden Rule Days
Sheldon Goldfarb’s history of student life at UBC takes us back to school.
Cuckoo Coup
Stan Persky reflects on the ex-prez’s Jan. 6 coup attempt, and the danger that the “next coup” poses to democracy in a post-truth era.
Some Musings on Quitting Cigarettes and Facebook
Michael Boughn on quitting cigarettes, and quitting Facebook. Compare and contrast.
Lindsay Shepherd and the Post-Scholarship University
In his article “Speaking Out” (The Walrus, June 2019), Toronto-based 30-something freelance contrarian John Semley tells the story…
Why Jean Meslier matters
Max Fawcett searches for the prophet of atheism.