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Contributing Writers

Online exclusives from our contributing writers tackle everything from environmental issues to cultural commentary and regional issues in the North and Quebec. Michelle Cyca, Tajja Isen, Arno Kopecky, Toula Drimonis, Sheima Benembarek, Rachel Browne, Justin Ling, Philippe J. Fournier, Pat Kane, David Moscrop, and Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory offer regular analyses, commentary, and insights into the pressing topics of the day.

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Society

“Parents’ Rights” Rhetoric Is Rooted in Radical Conspiracy Theories

October 11, 2023January 8, 2024 - by Michelle Cyca

Why are federal and provincial conservative leaders echoing the talking points of QAnon?

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Society

Big Babies: When It Comes to Kids, Many Adults Need to Grow Up

September 29, 2023January 8, 2024 - by Michelle Cyca

Fully grown human beings are having tantrums over infants and toddlers who dare to exist and make noise

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Books

In Daughter, Claudia Dey Explores the Ugly Side of the Great Literary Male

September 21, 2023September 3, 2024 - by Michelle Cyca

The wry, furious novel gives the overlooked daughter of an egotistical writer a voice

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Arts & Culture

Goodreads Is Terrible for Books. Why Can’t We All Quit It?

August 29, 2023January 8, 2024 - by Tajja Isen

It’s not entirely clear who it’s for and what its function should be in a rapidly changing literary ecosystem

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Current Affairs

It’s High Time We Brought Home Indigenous Remains and Belongings

August 21, 2023January 8, 2024 - by Michelle Cyca

Millions of items were removed from Indigenous communities and are now held by Canadian museums and institutions

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Politics

Of Course We’re Interested in the Trudeau Split

August 11, 2023January 8, 2024 - by Michelle Cyca

Politicians campaign on their personal lives, and Justin Trudeau is one of the best at it

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Media

The Inescapable Rise of Moral Superiority

July 31, 2023January 8, 2024 - by Michelle Cyca

Why does every online discussion terminate in ethical grandstanding?

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Media

TikTok Is Becoming a Publisher. Will It Ruin the Book Industry?

July 28, 2023January 8, 2024 - by Tajja Isen

BookTok is beloved as a guerrilla democratizing force, but the platform’s pivot risks killing the thing that makes it great

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Media

The Existential Crisis of Writing for Free

July 19, 2023January 8, 2024 - by Tajja Isen

Should writing be treated as a strictly professionalized enterprise, or is “party in a graveyard” more the vibe?

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Arts & Culture

We’re All Living in a Barbie World

July 18, 2023January 8, 2024 - by Michelle Cyca

The Barbie movie promises to be a two-hour cinematic lobotomy. Why are we so excited?

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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.

Our team is small, but our commitment is big; just like our country. Every story we publish is the result of writers, artists, and editors going the extra mile (well, kilometres) to bring Canada closer together through compelling, fact-checked, and regionally grounded reporting.

Thank you for your support.

Jennifer Hollett
Executive Director, The Walrus

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