She was assassinated in Baghdad by right-wing extremists intent on upholding the patriarchal status quo. On this #InternationalWomensDay Yanar's work, story, and legacy serve as yet another reminder of why this day and what it represents is so important.
Nearly a decade ago, I moderated a panel Yanar Mohammed was a part of. Everyone there was awed by her courage, fighting for the rights of women in Iraq, knowing it could cost her her life. Last week it did.
“People are tired of fighting and trying to get information about applications. We would just like to stay and continue working, and you know, and just continue living.” @hollylake.bsky.social has that story. www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
I thought this piece by @marshalederman.bsky.social was lovely in capturing some light in the throes of the dark. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
"Obviously, someone who gets hit in the head for a living shouldn’t be taken too seriously." www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/artic...
The arrest of my friend and colleague Don Lemon is an outrageous attack on the First Amendment and free speech in America. This cannot stand.
“It’s a clear and appalling sign that this administration will set no limits on its acts of aggression against an independent press." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
'If we judges and lawyers don't protect justice, then democracy doesn't have a chance' @hollylake.bsky.social has that story from the International Bar Association conference in Toronto. www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
Such sad news. Jane Goodall was a much-needed voice for animals and the world feels a little less friendly without her in it. But what an incredible mark she has left on it.
If Prime Minister Mark Carney's election was meant to be a rejection of authoritarian trends south of the Canadian border, legal experts say things are not off to a good start with Bill C-2. @hollylake.bsky.social has that story. nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
In the throes of everything today, I was so glad to come across this story. A full circle moment for Murray Brewster, who was embedded with Master Cpl. Scott Vernelli's unit in Afghanistan. His little girl is doing him proud. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
“It’s really about whether the government can control what you say." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"The war in Gaza has killed more journalists than the U.S. Civil War, WW I & II, Korean War, Vietnam War (including conflicts in Cambodia & Laos), wars in Yugoslavia in 1990s & 2000s, & post-9/11 war in Afghanistan, combined."
Combined. Just sit with that.
"Just like Ukraine is squarely targeted by Russia, Canada is the Ukraine of North America right now. We’re a fascist regime, so we can’t tolerate a free democracy next to us." www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
'We must resist any attempts to intimidate or co-opt us when Trump’s actions inevitably reach across the border...Our silence will not protect us. It will only delay the inevitable," writes Abigail Dubiniecki. www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
“In Gander Canadians did extraordinary things for Americans when they needed it. Now, we need to do extraordinary things for ourselves.” apnews.com/article/cana...
“We appreciate the president and everyone’s interest in our capitol building and are always looking for any opportunity to improve our visitor experience,” said a spokesperson for Gov. Polis 😆 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
The scatteredness of Trump’s second term has exposed the lie of populists everywhere: they are good at harnessing the angst & ill-temperedness of our times, but they're terrible at governing b/c they lack viable solutions to fix what ails Western societies. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Hat's off to these neighbours. I see countless Americans posting on social media about the CDN products they're buying, trips to Canada they're planning and photos of the 🇨🇦they're flying on their homes. Nearly all also apologize for what's happening. www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe...
Why does the reporter deem it necessary to include who appointed the judge in their question? And why does no one challenge him on the fact that the judge's decision isn't "absolutely ridiculous," but in fact the role of the judiciary, as set out in your Constitution?
"The bottom line is simple: We will have to make serious sacrifices. There’s no way around it. We either make serious sacrifices or we bend the knee to the fascist in the White House. That’s the choice we face." dgardner.substack.com/p/europe-get...
"Where are the voices of decent Americans & Canada’s American friends on this issue? Why have no American leaders stood side-by-side with Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa, and denounced Trump’s sinister recklessness?" steveschmidt.substack.com/p/a-message-...
Under the Taliban regime, animals in Afghanistan have more freedom to move about, to sing, and to simply be than women do. “Every few days we see a new decree coming from the regime, putting more & more restrictions on women.” @hollylake.bsky.social has the story. nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
Just a bully all the way around.
