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William Sampson, RIP

March 30, 2012Jonathan McLeod 2 Comments

I was sad to read today of the death of William Sampson, a dual Canadian-British citizen who, from December 2000 to August 2003, was held in a Saudi prison for a crime he did not commit (and a crime for… Continue Reading →

Culture, Foreign Affairs Saudi Arabia, Torture, William Sampson

Every man a feminist

March 28, 2012Jonathan McLeod 22 Comments

Such is the vision of David Moscrop: If true equality is to be achieved between men and women, men are going to have to enlist as feminists. This begins with men realizing that being a “man” is complicated, variable, and… Continue Reading →

Culture, Politics David Moscrop, Feminism, Ottawa Citizen

Prostitution is legal in Canada!

March 26, 2012Jonathan McLeod 5 Comments

Sort of: Commencing next year, a five-judge panel said unanimously, prostitutes in any part of the province can work legally in brothels that will be operated like ordinary businesses. As of April 25, they can engage bodyguards or security staff.… Continue Reading →

Justice Ontario, Prostitution

Doctors vs. Fatties

March 26, 2012Jonathan McLeod 9 Comments

The other day, Russell launched a discussion about whether or not doctors should shame fat people (well, no, that wasn’t quite the discussion, but whatever). Today at Maclean’s, Jessica Allen argues in favour of more shaming (well, not exactly, but… Continue Reading →

Culture Health, Jessica Allen, Maclean's, Obesity

Before you represent, you gotta stop to pay the rent

March 25, 2012Jonathan McLeod 5 Comments

Want to hear something outrageous? In order to get a liquor license, a Montreal bar had to promise not to book any Hip Hop acts. According to the bar, the licensing regulator required that they sign such an agreement, at… Continue Reading →

Culture, Justice Barenaked Ladies, Hip Hop, Master T, Sean Paul, Shades of Culture, Surete du Quebec

Just another day in paradise

March 23, 2012Jonathan McLeod 32 Comments

Years back, Scott caught some flak when discussing American culture, violence and guns. As an outsider (like Scott), it was quite interesting to see an apparent defensive stance by the generally rational and clear-headed community here at the League. From… Continue Reading →

Uncategorized Gun Rights, Second Amendment, Taryvon Martin, Vigilantism

The importance of open food markets

March 21, 2012Jonathan McLeod 3 Comments

In response to Mike’s recent post in support of farm subsidies, I offer this recent column by Kate Heartfield: But the question that should be keeping us all up at night isn’t whether the planet can grow enough food. The… Continue Reading →

Economics

Prime Minister Don Draper

March 14, 2012Jonathan McLeod 3 Comments

Here’s a new ad by the National Citizens Coalition aimed at the Conservative governments spending: Hat tip: Stephen Taylor (who works for the NCC and runs the aggregator Blogging Tories).  

Culture, Politics Conservative Party of Canada, Mad Men, National Citizens Coalition, Stephen Harper, Stephen Taylor

Beards

March 14, 2012Jonathan McLeod 2 Comments

The New Democratic Party is choosing a new leader, and, as you might expect, they are getting down to the one or two issues that are paramount for electoral success and good governance. And, as with the late Jack Layton’s… Continue Reading →

Politics Beards, Mitchel Raphael, New Democratic Party, Thomas Mulcair

The sad tale of Canadian conservatism

March 14, 2012Jonathan McLeod 5 Comments

As any recovery conservative will tell you, today’s Conservative Party of Canada bears little resemblance to the conservativism of the past (or even the current conservative rhetoric). National Post‘s Andrew Coyne offers a nice overview of how the Tories have… Continue Reading →

Politics Andrew Coyne, Conservatism, Conservative Party of Canada

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