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Month: October 2018

Photo courtesy of CBC / White Pine Pictures
November 2018

This New CBC Show Is an Antidote to Reality TV

October 31, 2018July 10, 2019 - by Caoimhe Morgan-Feir

In an era where sensationalism on our screens dominates, In the Making is a venture into authenticity

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A man holds his young daughter back from approaching a rabbit that holds a bucket of Easter eggs. Behind the rabbit is a large pumpkin full of candy, with candy corn strewn around them.
Health / November 2018

How I Saved My Kids from Sugar

October 30, 2018March 31, 2020 - by Yoni Freedhoff

The overconsumption of sugar has became a normal part of our culture. Here’s a recipe for fighting back

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Media

Enemies of the State

October 29, 2018July 16, 2019 - by Robert Lewis

How the media and politicians became adversaries

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Science

Why Is an Icicle Shaped Like an Icicle?

October 26, 2018November 14, 2019 - by Patchen Barss

One physicist thinks if he can understand the patterns that form on ice, he can understand the universe

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The Walrus Talks

Disruption: Mathew Ingram

October 25, 2018January 14, 2022 - by Mathew Ingram

Free speech is more important than internet trolls

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Arts & Culture

The Queer Struggle for Equal Rights is Far from Over

October 25, 2018November 14, 2019 - by John Barton

As long as homophobia exists, LGBTQ artists deserve recognition and support

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Photograph by Raghubir Singh, courtesy Royal Ontario Museum
Arts & Culture

What Are the Moral Responsibilities of a Photographer?

October 24, 2018January 14, 2022 - by Manini Sheker

Raghubir Singh helped people to see India in a new way. But he also helped to romanticize its poverty

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Society

Why Wearing Lipstick Is a Small Act of Joyful Resistance

October 22, 2018March 24, 2022 - by Erika Thorkelson

Lipstick is unapologetically feminine. That’s what makes it so rebellious

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Current Affairs / November 2018

America’s Next Civil War

October 22, 2018June 2, 2020 - by Stephen Marche

The United States shows all the warning signs of impending social and political collapse

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The Walrus Talks

Cannabis: Renee Gagnon

October 19, 2018May 10, 2021 - by Renee Gagnon

Cannabis offers an opportunity for diversity because the industry doesn’t have entrenched players and the ability to exclude entire groups

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As the executive director, I am frequently asked this question. These days, I reply: “The Walrus was made for this moment.” From on-again, off-again trade news and negotiations to a new prime minister, we are committed to Canada’s conversations. We launched six regional bureaus earlier this year to ensure comprehensive coverage across this great country of ours. But we can’t do this alone. As a non-profit newsroom, this work isn’t possible without our readers’ support. If you believe in Canada’s stories, support our paywall-free journalism with a donation today.

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