Democracy in the Middle East
Over the past two months, the people in Tunisia and Egypt have managed to effect serious change in their governments, chasing out corrupt leaders and…
Editorial
Leave the lettuce alone!
“Please tell the man I didn’t kill anyone, I’m just tryin’ to have me some fun.” — John Prine As you read this, our federal…
To the animals, should you ever learn to read
My cat: Despite what popular society may suggest, the morning time is the most important time of day to sleep. I will love you like…
The Manitoban gets motivational
Considering this is the editorial page, I am about to make a bold statement: Stop complaining about things and start acting. That’s right. Stop posting…
On hold for better service
Most people I know do not particularly like making phone calls. For such a simple act of communication, it always seems like so much can…
You’ll thank me later
Dear Mr. Mayor, First let me congratulate you on winning a third term in office as Winnipeg’s mayor. You overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles, such as…
Contempt for copper
I hate the penny. I hate the way it clutters up the change pocket in my wallet, dozens of little copper coins taunting me while…
“The Freer the Markets, the Freer the People”
Libertarianism and communism are theoretical opposites with a lot in common. Both theories originate from a system of ethics, both involve massive societal change, and…
No shelter from this storm
Classified by meteorologists as a “weather bomb,” Lake Winnipeg’s recent storm has left a chaotic clamouring that can be heard from many sides of the…
It should get better
In response to a recent rash of LGBT*-teen suicides, Dan Savage and his partner sat down and made a video. The video setup was simple,…