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The Tale of Two Immigrants: Irving Berlin and Ilhan Omar

Jul 28, 2019 | Politics

Buckle up. We are going on a journey. Well, two to be precise. Two immigrants’ journeys: Irving Berlin and Ilhan Omar. Let’s begin with Irving Berlin as he arrived in the 19th century. Irving Berlin was born Israel Isidore Beili and lived in Temun,...

Does Islamphobia interfere with the investigation of abuse?

Jul 25, 2019 | Ethics, Politics, Religion / Spirituality

Five years ago, Carl Beech made allegations that senior British politicians and military figures in Britain were pedophiles. When these allegations were made the police described them as “credible and true.” Det. Supt. Kenny McDonald, the...

Islamophobia promotes Antisemitism/Jew hatred

Jul 16, 2019 | Politics, Religion / Spirituality

“Islamophobia – Includes racism, stereotypes, prejudice, fear or acts of hostility directed towards individual Muslims or followers of Islam in general. In addition to individual acts of intolerance and racial proﬁling, Islamophobia can lead to viewing...

What would Harvey Milk and Alan Turing say about Gay Pride Parades?

Jul 10, 2019 | Ethics, Politics

Let’s me start this article by saying, I don’t care if you are gay, straight or anywhere in between. BUT… What happened to self-respect and dignity? I wrote this article after having a discussion with a neighbour about Gay Pride Parades. PARADES. Please note...

Political turnabout – Does Trudeau allow Liberal candidates freedom of conscience on abortion, LGBTQ2?

Jul 8, 2019 | Politics

In 2014, prior to the election, Liberal Leader, Justin Trudeau, declared “…opponents of abortion need not apply to run for the Liberal Party in the next election because he wants to form a government that is ‘resolutely pro-choice’… I have made it clear that...

The Rage Less Traveled: a bounty on Jews

Jun 30, 2019 | Politics, Religion / Spirituality

Kay Wilson has written an extraordinary book about terror; The Rage Less Traveled, based on personal experience. The first sentence in the book grabs you as she takes you to the Israeli hospital where she is being questioned about the machete attack against her...