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March/April 2021 / Society

Quitting America

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 - by M.E. Rogan

I came to Canada to escape a childhood—and a nation—consumed with lies

Illustration of an army tank against a bright orange background. Instead of a firearm, the tank is shooting flowers.

Society

The Military’s Uphill Battle for Inclusivity

January 13, 2021January 14, 2021 - by Benjamin Hertwig

“Progressive” has never been a label associated with Canada’s armed forces. But one of its Twitter accounts is trying very hard

A photograph of skydivers waiting at the edge of an open helicopter door before making the jump.

Society

What’s More Dangerous than Leaping Out of a Plane?

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 - by Timothy Caulfield

Most things, it turns out. But science rarely shapes our decision making the way fear does

Society

Has the Pandemic Made Online Dating Better?

January 5, 2021January 8, 2021 - by Taylor Lambert

“It’s hard to meet people these days” has never been truer. But COVID-19 might be making courtship more considerate

Environment

New Year’s Resolutions: Refocusing on the Climate Crisis

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 - by The Walrus Staff

The pandemic dominated this year’s headlines, but the environment remains a pressing concern

Arts & Culture / Justice / Politics

New Year’s Resolutions: Taking Action against Injustice

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 - by The Walrus Staff

Anti-Black racism persists across industries, and addressing it requires proactive, ongoing work

COVID-19 / Society

New Year’s Resolutions: Reaching the Pandemic Finish Line

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 - by The Walrus Staff

COVID-19 transformed our lives. With vaccines already rolling out, 2021 may bring the end of the pandemic

Education / Health / Society

New Year’s Resolutions: Rethinking Work–Life Balance

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 - by The Walrus Staff

From virtual workplaces to the challenges of child care, 2020 eroded the border between labour and leisure

Photo of a teacher standing at the front of a classroom, raising her hand to a whiteboard. Behind her, a class full of students raises their pointer fingers. Above each finger is an illustration of a green dot, like an unanswered notification.

Education

The Epidemic of Teacher Burnout

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 - by Inori Roy

Provincial funding for schools has been decreasing for decades. Many educators aren’t sure they can go on

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First Person / January/February 2021

Why My Mother’s Cassava Pie Is More than a Comfort Food

December 11, 2020December 15, 2020 - by Stephanie Wong Ken

Learning the history of resistance behind my family’s favourite dish