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The MAGA universe is forged by shared grievances and the belief that its constituents’ place in society is under assault, writes Kyle Hiebert. How might a potential Kamala Harris win influence the MAGA movement’s history of victimhood? https://lnkd.in/gRfYeeJn

When Cape Breton’s housing market left her priced out, Emily Latimer turned to her family’s 200-year-old farmhouse. Here, she reflects on being a homeowner in today’s market and the process of—literally— making a home for herself. https://lnkd.in/gjHTSKJr

Democracy’s survival hinges on trust—trust in our leaders, our institutions, and ourselves. As trust in authority erodes, are we prepared to rebuild it? University of Toronto philosophy professor Mark Kingwell says the answer starts with how we shape our role as political actors. https://lnkd.in/gFddQyaM

According to American researchers, we humans can enjoy 40 percent of our adult lives post menopause. For the average woman, that’s at least thirty years: to embrace freedom from fertility and explore new opportunities, notes Susan Glickman. https://lnkd.in/g_pfTFi5

A room full of Black journalists sat and watched as Donald Trump, who had made an appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention, openly spewed racism and attacked their profession, writes Pacinthe Mattar who was in the audience. https://lnkd.in/eW6kpddV

Why is a Snickers bar so much more exciting when dyed “ghoulish green”? In her latest piece for The Walrus, Meredith Holigroski explores Canada’s (unfortunate) candy comfort zone and the thrill of finding unique flavours across the border. https://lnkd.in/g-DGkCu3

According to Michelle Cyca, Kamala Harris’s biggest strength is that she isn’t Joe Biden, and this quality has worked in her favour. She’s quickly closed the enthusiasm gap with Trump, boosting voter intent among people of colour, women, and younger voters. https://lnkd.in/gfc5FVhx

In “Changing Tides,” writer Trevor Corkum notes that “Atlantic Canada is at an inflection point, poised between its storied past and a still unwritten future, between who we have been and who we are becoming.” Read more in our December issue. 📬 Subscribe: https://lnkd.in/g-A3PCfe 🔎 Inside the issue: https://lnkd.in/gM4W-teY

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