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‘Of course, bold socialists intent on destroying rather than reforming capitalism have brought about some rather unpleasant historical outcomes’ – Aug. 2, 2018 Atlantic Monthly article
/0 Comments/in Commentary, NewsletterAn Aug. 2, 2018 Atlantic Monthly article is entitled: “The Hunger for a Bold Socialism: The political preferences of two college professors, writing in a prominent leftist journal, are informed by the belief that ‘making people’s lives materially better isn’t enough.’” An excerpt from the article reads: “Of course, bold socialists intent on destroying rather […]
How History Classes Helped Create a ‘Post-Truth’ America – Aug. 2, 2018 Atlantic Monthly article
/2 Comments/in NewsletterAs many people have noted, there’s much to be said for thinking critically about the past – and about the present also. A previous post is entitled: Canadians and Their Pasts (2013). Digital Film-making (2014). I thought about the above-noted March 5, 2014 post, when I read an Aug. 2, 2018 Atlantic Monthly article entitled: […]
The Russian propaganda guide to stealing your roommate’s burrito – June 7, 2018 Global Comment article
/0 Comments/in Commentary, NewsletterI follow Toomas Hendrik Ilves @IlvesToomas, who was the President of the Estonian Republic from 2006 to 2016, on Twitter. In a recent tweet, Toomas Hendrik Ilves referred to the following article, which I am pleased to share with you. The Russian propaganda guide to stealing your roommate’s burrito The June 7, 2918 Global Comment […]
Trump / Russia: A Definitive History (2018): An apt companion piece to Mr. Putin: Operative in the Kremlin (2015)
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Language usage, NewsletterTrump / Russia: A Definitive History (2018): An apt companion piece to Mr. Putin: Operative in the Kremlin (2015) Updates A July 13, 2018 Atlantic article is entitled: “The Russians Who Hacked the 2016 Election: Robert Mueller’s latest indictment reaches back to the origin story for the investigation into interference.” A Dec. 8, 2018 Guardian […]
Ideology and evidence-based practice
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, TorontoBelow are links that may be of interest. I have long had an interest in evidence and evidence-based practice. The value of evidence has been of interest for me for two reasons. First, as a reporter, I have learned the value of evidence, as it is practised in traditional print journalism. Secondly, I’ve had the […]
Work in progress: Better signage might save lives, at “Dead Man’s Curve” at southbound Brown’s Line
/4 Comments/in Newsletter, TorontoUpdates At the end of this post, I have added updates from the local Councillor and MPP Offices. In particular, Councillor Mark Grimes has made a motion at Council for additional signage at the curve discussed at this post. [End] This post is a work in progress. I’ve been thinking of writing this post […]