Second annual Feminists’ Rock Camp
For those who like music, this might be fun. Last year’s event was wildly successful. Definitely worth a look. If you’re interested, you better save the weekend of July 15, 16 and 17.
Archiving and curation
When we stare at paradoxes long enough, they can sometimes lose their mystery. When this happens…
Reality testing: measuring the long term impact of journalism
When Margaret Wente was getting busted repeatedly for plagiarizing, her publisher, The Globe and Mail, more…
Scientists on Twitter: Preaching to the choir or singing from the rooftops?
I tend to think that comms advice for scientists is also comms advice for everyone. Here’s…
Paul Wells, conservatism, satire, and Maclean’s footprint
I like Maclean’s about as much as I like the National Post. They’re rightwing, partisan, and…
Fresh approaches to skepticism
The skeptic social movement has been a big part of my social and intellectual world. In…
Style guides, notes on “jihad”
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Three unforgettable moments in [my] hockey history
Where I grew up in Northern Alberta, hockey was a big deal. My big brother played…
Twitter, hate, harm, and misinformation
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the ambient misogyny and racism (and more) that floats…