We’re All Living in a Barbie World
The Barbie movie promises to be a two-hour cinematic lobotomy. Why are we so excited?
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Fifty Years of Halfbreed: How the Memoir Opened Up Indigenous Literature
Maria Campbell’s landmark book remains as captivating and unforgettable as it was on publication
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Is CanCon Obsolete?
When it comes to what qualifies as “Canadian,” nobody seems happy. It’s time to rethink the nationalistic vanity project
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Nostalgia about Newsrooms Ignores How Much They Need to Change
Tantrum-throwing reporters and endless meetings aren’t glamorous—or good for modern journalism
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All the Exciting Media Outlets Are Dying. What the Hell Comes Next?
Once-giant digital outlets like BuzzFeed News and Vice are either dead or declining. The media landscape looks bleaker than ever
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The Dangerous Allure of Residential School Denialism
A swelling tide of resentment is leading some settler Canadians to downplay the atrocities of the system
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In the Internet Archive Lawsuit, a Win for Publishers May Come at a Cost for Readers Everywhere
The US court’s decision means that digital lending has become a pressing question for libraries and readers
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Drivers vs. Everybody
We all want roads that are safe, efficient, and pleasant. But no one wants to change for that to happen
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AI Is Coming for Voice Actors. Artists Everywhere Should Take Note
No one knows how automation will upend all the arts. But the current turmoil in the voice-over industry may offer some hints
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Why Are More People Claiming Indigenous Ancestry?
New controversies represent an increasingly popular pastime: grasping at the furthest branches of a family tree in search of an Indigenous ancestor
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