How Far Is the Russian President Willing To Go?

The West has expressed shock over Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. But the Kremlin boss has been speaking openly for years about his vision of a Russian empire. This is the escalation he has been seeking for 20 years.

Where Does Writing Come From?

Written communication was a remarkable breakthrough, made in many different places and at different times.

On The Road Again: Jack Kerouac’s Contested Legacy

Dismissed in later life as a ‘mystic boob’, the Beat novelist still haunts modern American mythology, 100 years after his birth.

Catching Crabs in a Suffocating Sea

Climate change is creating ‘dead zones’ on the West Coast. Researchers and crabbers are working together to find solutions.

Kamala Seems to Think That Ukraine Is Part of NATO

Facepalm. 

Ukraine Worked With Democrats Against Trump in Election 2016 to Stop Putin

That bet backfired badly.

Elon Musk”s Space X

Might need to rescue an American astronaut stranded by Russia.

How Does Beauty Evolve?

Darwin’s idea of sexual selection, the importance of arbitrary traits, and why he could never choose a favorite species of bird.

Trudeau-selected Senator Introduces Bill To Lower Voting Age From 18 To 16

45% of young Canadians (aged 18 to 25) voted Liberal compared with 25% for the NDP and 20% for the Conservative Party.

No Country for Old Men

Growing old in a country you no longer recognize.

Joe Biden’s Electric Car Plans

Support the World’s worst humanitarian abuses.

Canada’s Real Prime Minister

Chrystia Freeland furnishes an interesting case study of incompetence. 

Another Round Of Logging Wraps Up In Nanaimo’s Watershed

Advocates say it’s time for longterm solutions.

Kamala Harris

Blanks out on the World Stage.

NASA Emergency

As Russia threatens to abandon astronaut and crash ISS into US.

The Tyranny Of Emotion

Virtue-signalling and competitive compassion are taking us to the brink of war.

NASA Statement

On gender pronouns project.

The Failure Of Jack Kerouac

The king of the counterculture ended up a reactionary.

Vodka Company Announces Name Change Following Russia’s Invasion

Stolichnaya is a company taking action in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 

No Quiet Place Left On Earth

America isn’t coming to help, Ukraine is on its own, and Vladimir Putin is only getting started.

Ukrainians Develop Drone

That drops Molotov cocktails.

Why C.S. Lewis

Was right about war.

Ex-Zelensky Rep Rips Harris For Laughter

Says it would be ‘tragedy’ if she’s ever president.

Biden Admin To Ease Sanctions On Venezuela

In exchange for direct oil exports to the US.

What If Putin Hasn’t Miscalculated

 But the West has?

Remember, The Bidens Are Trash

He’s as terrible a president as he is a grandfather.

Private Military Firms

See demand in Ukraine war.

Russia Is Fully Switched Off

From the West.

The Iconic Cafe Evicted After Serving Truckers

During Freedom Convoy protest.

European Politician

 Condemns Trudeau’s ‘human rights violation’ against convoy.

Pierre Poilievre The Favourite Among Conservative Voters To Lead Party In Next Election

Certainly right now Pierre Poilievre is the front-runner.

Despite Strict Lockdowns

New Zealand sees record coronavirus cases.

 

On The Anniversary Of The 1959 Tibetan Uprising Against Chinese Occupation

Don’t forget about Tibet.

Ukraine On Fire

Extraordinary.

Endurance

Shackleton’s lost ship is found in Antarctic.

Police Have Turned Crypto Seized From Trucker Convoy Over To Escrow Agent

Donations to the ‘freedom convoy’ are worth in excess of $1.1 million.

This Energy Crisis Has Deeper Roots Than Ukraine

We are paying a heavy price for decades of policy failures.

The Cowardice Of The Far Left

A tyrant can get a fair hearing if he opposes Nato.

The Art Of The Reading Nook

Create a cosy corner to hide away from the world with a book.

Jack Kerouac’s Journey

For On the Road’s author, whose centenary is this month, it was a struggle to write, then a struggle to live with its fame. “My work is found, my life is lost,” he wrote.

Biden’s Iran Deal

Gives regime access to $90 billion, $7 billion for ransom, sanctions relief to terrorists.

South America's ‘Lithium Fields’

 Reveal the dark side of our electric future.

The War-Torn & Dispossessed Worldwide

Arbitrary borders, miserly aid and cruel policies ensure that those most victimized by conflict will remain adrift.

Ten Questions For Natan Sharansky

The legendary Soviet political prisoner and Israeli government minister on the war in Ukraine, the two Vladimirs, and the implications for the Middle East.

Europe Rolls Its Eyes At Justin Trudeau

... but the Queen was nice to him.

Ukrainian Woman ‘Downed Drone With Jar Of Tomatoes’

As Russia’s invasion continues.

A Heart-Shaped History

The iconography of love.

Greatest of All Time

Lifestyles of the rich and famous Roman athletes.

The Master Architect

An evening with Albert Speer.

Giant Floating Solar Panel Flowers Replace Coal in Korea

And become tourist destination.