This is why I don’t read Maclean’s. #badanalysis
“Lavish welfare state”? “Tantrum”?
They claim to be “Canada’s National Magazine,” but it appears to be the magazine of Republicans.
Journalism’s allergy to substantive regulation
Misinformation is a big deal. Hate online is a big deal. And as the public catches…
Headlines, cognitive processing, and problematic information
Headlines matter. Publishers know it. Good headlines help with the understanding, reach, and impact of a…
The dream of proportional representation dies again; long live pro rep
I campaigned during the first and second referendums we had here in BC regarding proportional representation.…
Tsleil-Waututh Nation versus Bill Morneau, the duty to consult, and the public interest
Say it with me. The duty to consult Indigenous people does not conflict with the public…
Fresh approaches to skepticism
The skeptic social movement has been a big part of my social and intellectual world. In…
Map of earthquake liquefaction risks around Victoria
My father recently sent me these amazing resources about various risks due to earthquake around Victoria.…
How to unregister from Signal if you no longer use it as your texting app
Recently I encountered an issue while trying to text a colleague who no longer uses Signal.…
Journalism is the business of influence
Good journalists do what they do because they care. They have interests. The organizations that employ…