Events this past week conspired to get me thinking about the topic of building a unified progressive community in Canada. Continue reading “Even the biggest tents have outsides”
Gods
, filmmaker Gustavo Coletti has kindly allowed Canadian Atheist readers the opportunity to watch his film Gods (Dioses) for free. I took that opportunity, and it was well worth it. Continue reading “Gods“
31 questions for atheists
Godless Mom dug up this old list of 31 questions for atheists. It was a bit of nostalgic for me, so like Godless Mom I decided to re-answer the questions. Continue reading “31 questions for atheists”
I confess that I missed this angle
I wrote an article that described the pathway from (or through) atheism to the alt-right in Canada. I thought I was being pretty detailed, and thorough. But it seems I missed a very important aspect of it. Continue reading “I confess that I missed this angle”
The “right to see your face” is bullshit
For the second week, Québec’s idiotic Bill 62 has dominated Canadian news, and I have had to listen to dumb “arguments” in support of it. Continue reading “The “right to see your face” is bullshit”
Veil ban supporters are dumber – and more dangerous – than you think
To no-one’s surprise, but to widespread concern and dismay, Québec passed a bill banning anyone giving or using public services from having their faces covered. Continue reading “Veil ban supporters are dumber – and more dangerous – than you think”
I don’t believe in racists
That’s a really incendiary title, but I can confidently say that it doesn’t mean what you probably think it does. Continue reading “I don’t believe in racists”
Would you believe the same problem bit me twice?
I wrote about an amazingly complicated technical glitch that drove me crazy for days. Would you believe it burned me again? Continue reading “Would you believe the same problem bit me twice?”
Finally started hosting my own GNU Social instance
I’ve been planning to do this for a while now, but have been wary because of the lack of decent documentation. But I’ve finally taken the plunge! Continue reading “Finally started hosting my own GNU Social instance”
When I screw up, I screw up magnificently
If you noticed a post appearing here in the last couple of days then disappearing mysteriously, you were seeing the most public symptom of a complicated technical screw-up. Continue reading “When I screw up, I screw up magnificently”