Privilege is a special right, or advantage available only to a particular person or group of people. The term is commonly used in the context of social inequality, particularly in regard to social class,[1] race, age, sexual orientation, gender, and disability. Two common examples would be having access to a higher education and housing. Probably […]
A recent Saskatchewan arbitration decision which found that it’s a violation of workers’ rights to be safe and free of harassment to be required to wear name tags with their full name is timely given a couple recent events… First, in my end of year mega-post, I mentioned in Question #31 about “My Personal Fashion Sense” that RPL […]
I always enjoy alternate interpretations of pop culture stories. This one is particularly relevant in our world today. (More commentary on Reddit.)
So there’s a mini-scandal blowing up after it was revealed that Justin Trudeau has not one but two nannies on his payroll. Liberals and other defenders have been quick to point out that the number of people on Trudeau’s personal staff (6) is no different than Stephen Harper’s. Or that Trudeau has arguably the most […]
Hard to believe the election was a month ago already. I had this one bookmarked to post on Election Night but got caught up live blogging the election instead. But now’s just as good as then! “Stephen Harper’s Grave” – John Muller
This French group was on “The Daily Show” with Trevor Noah recently. I thought it was a fitting choice after the week we’ve just had (and I’m usually pretty excited for political discussions on Facebook but the amount of racism and fear and stupidity makes me miss the cat videos!) “Christine” – Christine and the […]
There was a major terrorist attack in Paris on Friday. I have some thoughts… Part of the reason attacks like this have such an impact is that our education system has failed to overcome our innate human nature. I saw this summarized in a great graphic that points out how there are over 6 million Muslims […]
So much openness. From having a very public walk through the grounds of Rideau Hall to Trudeau doing Google Hangouts with school children (what?) before his first Cabinet meeting. It’s another indictment of the Conservatives that having a cabinet where such commonplace things such as having an actual doctor as your Health Minister, a medical […]
Although it looks somewhat like an outtake from the new Star Wars movie, there’s a very serious reality behind Lucify.com’s site that illustrates the flow of asylum seekers from Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East over the past three years. (via Reddit)
Colter Wall is a Saskatchewan musician who is getting a lot of attention lately, at least in part due to a positive mention by WWE/UFC superstar, Brock Lesnar who used a Wall song in a recent promo video as well as some of his music being included on the “Dog the Bounty Hunter” show. Wall’s first album is […]
