What evidence threshold should resolve the Kamloops residential school claims? Frances Widdowson is a Canadian political scientist, author, and commentator known for critical analyses of Indigenous policy, higher education, and academic governance. A former associate… Dr. Frances Widdowson on Kamloops, Evidence, and Truth in Residential Schools
Do large language models truly think, or are they probabilistic text engines—and what does this imply for truth standards, persuasion risks, medicine, and legal translation? Gleb Lisikh is a technologist and journalist serving on the… Do Large Language Models Think? Gleb Lisikh on Reasoning, Symbolic AI, and Propaganda Risks
“The Act impermissibly endorses religion by advancing the religious belief that a supernatural being created humankind.” Supreme Court of the United States (Edwards v. Aguillard, 1987) “Creationism, intelligent design and other claims of supernatural intervention… Intelligent Design Adrift: A Tale of Hard Work with One Paddle
Introduction How do loosely connected online communities shape young men’s views on gender and mental health, and what does scientific analysis say about these ideas? “Gender equality is everyone’s business.”— Lakshmi Puri, former Deputy Executive… Where Wayward Sons Wander To and Wonder Fro
How is Justin Trottier and the Canadian Centre for Men and Families transforming mental health support for men and boys to address Canada’s high male suicide rate through tailored, practical, and peer-driven solutions? Justin Trottier,… Building Canada’s Support System for Men and Boys: Justin Trottier and the Rise of CCMF
Does the dismissal of Dr. Frances Widdowson from Mount Royal University signal a threat to academic freedom in Canada’s post-secondary institutions? Academic freedom includes… Freedom to express one’s opinion about the institution, its administration, and… The Widdowson Case: Academic Freedom, Tenure, and Institutional Censorship in Canadian Universities
How does Canada’s outdated census question on religion distort public policy, and why are humanists calling for reform to reflect the country’s growing secularism? By Robert Hamilton (President, Humanist Ottawa) Let’s be honest — when was the… It’s Time for Canada’s Census to Get Real About Religion
What are the major active wars worldwide since 1991 and how have they evolved by decade? The Nature of War War is an organized, armed, and often prolonged conflict that is carried on between states,… Global Wars by Decade: From Somalia’s 1991 Conflict to the Gaza War (2023)
What are the verified facts and key statements about the Israel-Gaza conflict between 2023 and 2025? Statements from Key Global Figures While States debate terminology – is it or is it not genocide? – Israel… Israel-Gaza Conflict: Verified Facts, Genocide Allegations, and the Humanitarian Crisis (2023–2025)
What happened at Nathan J. Robinson’s Current Affairs magazine during the 2021 co-op dispute and how has it evolved since? Nathan Robinson’s articles, and Current Affairs generally, have been consistently challenging and thought-provoking, with incisive… The Rise, Crisis, and Continuity of Nathan J. Robinson’s Current Affairs Magazine
