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Jessica Johnson

Jessica Johnson (@ejessicajohnson) is a former editor-in-chief of The Walrus.
Illustration by Matthew Hollister
December 2016

Welcome to Canlandia

November 14, 2016November 19, 2019 - by Jessica Johnson

As the United States descends into a vicious culture war, Canada has become a beacon of tolerance and, dare we say, coolness

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Illustration by Katie Turner
Arts & Culture / September 2016

The Ghomeshi Effect

August 17, 2016April 1, 2020 - by Jessica Johnson

Finally we’re talking about sexual assault. When does the pain stop?

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Photograph by Robert J. Galbraith
Politics

Sophie: #Elbowgate’s Collateral Damage

May 21, 2016May 31, 2016 - by Jessica Johnson

Much ado about Justin’s elbow—while forgetting his overworked spouse

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Screenshot from YouTube
Books

Mark Her Words

March 29, 2016October 16, 2019 - by Jessica Johnson

Ellen Seligman had the status of a Merlin—a legendary enchanter who transformed manuscripts into masterpieces

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Illustration by Chloe Cushman
Justice

Sink or Swim

February 12, 2016November 20, 2021 - by Jessica Johnson

Twenty years from now, what will we have learned about sexual assault from the trial of Jian Ghomeshi?

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Illustration by Studio Tipi
January/February 2016 / Technology

Green Is the New Black

December 15, 2015April 7, 2020 - by Jessica Johnson

Fashion envy in the age of crowdsourcing

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Image courtesy of katebolick.com
Books

What Was the Spinster?

May 13, 2015April 10, 2020 - by Jessica Johnson

Kate Bolick, modern love, and being alone forever

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Arts & Culture / September 2010

The Canadian School

September 12, 2010April 14, 2020 - by Jessica Johnson

A new generation of designers marries the local with the avant-garde

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Books / December 2009

Dances with Werewolves

December 12, 2009April 15, 2020 - by Jessica Johnson

Kelley Armstrong celebrates the animal within

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Photo by Jeremy Cowart/WireImage/Getty Images
June 2009 / Society

Consumed

June 12, 2009December 15, 2020 - by Jessica Johnson

New research gets at the root of our celebrity obsession

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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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