The Harper regime has dealt blow after blow to the values Canada holds dear: environmental responsibility, humanitarianism, fairness, transparency, and pluralism. But when you see it all laid out in one devastating indictment, it's still jarring. The fact that this indictment appears in a sober-sided journal like The Lancet only makes the barbs sink deeper. O, Canada.
Canada in decline
Analyzing the classism of sci-fi protagonists
In a recent issue of the British sci-fi magazine Vector, writer Marie Vibbert — author of the recent Galactic Hellcats, as well as my Clarion classmate under one Cory Doctorow… READ THE REST
Read ProPublica's excellent work on the IRS's targeting of poor taxpayers
The GOP has long made it their mission to absolutely disable the IRS, thus protecting the wealthiest of the wealthy from any sort of scrutiny. And it's been working: as… READ THE REST
Play: Dungeons and Deadlines, "an epic game of work-life balance"
Smarter people than me have pointed out that "work-life balance" says the quiet part out loud, implicitly confirming that you stop living when you're at work. Miles Matrix's Dungeons and… READ THE REST
Enjoy epic flights the Phantom MAX 8 Smart Drone for just $80
TL;DR: At just $79.99 (reg. $169), the Ninja Dragon Phantom MAX 8 offers cutting-edge features like obstacle avoidance, HD cameras, and 360° rolling—all wrapped in one sleek, aerodynamic smart drone. Ready to take… READ THE REST
Bye, bye wires! Upgrade your audio game with these JBL noise-canceling headphones
TL;DR: Ditch your wired earbuds for these JBL Tune 770NC noise-canceling headphones, now available for $89.99 (reg. $129) with free shipping! No judgment, but are you seriously still listening to your tunes… READ THE REST
It's your last chance to give your bed a five-star hotel upgrade with these sheets!
TL;DR: Sleep cooler and more luxuriously with these bamboo-blend sheets that are plush and moisture-wicking, now $28.97 (reg. $119) until September 15! You've probably noticed that your sleep in a hotel is usually better… READ THE REST
