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The Most Overlooked Value of Political Protest

Small acts of staying quiet may seem merely polite or indifferent, but they can easily spiral.

Trump Is Fueling a New Kind of Canadian Nationalism

The shock of betrayal has worn off. Now Canada has to figure out what to do with its terrible freedom.

A Photo Appreciation of Life in Our Oceans

A collection of images showcasing some of the incredible marine biodiversity across our blue planet

With the Big, Beautiful Bill, You Can Now Sponsor a Billionaire of Your Choosing

Remember the Adopt a Highway program? This is like that, except not really.

Liberals Are Going to Keep Losing at the Supreme Court

And they need to look elsewhere for constitutional change.

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