Editorial: Climate change is everyone’s problem
MONTREAL — U.S. President Barack Obama’s call for urgent action on climate change should be a wake-up call not just for Americans, but for Canadians and the world. The National Climate Assessment, an...
View ArticleSao Paulo subway strike closes stadium station
BRASILIA, Brazil — Striking subway workers clashed with police in Sao Paulo, snarling traffic for a fifth day as South America’s largest city prepares for the World Cup’s opening match on Thursday....
View ArticleOfficial says Brazil World Cup spirit poor on strike
While Brazil may be vying to win a record sixth World Cup, the mood around the country’s stadiums is anything but award-winning, the chairman of England’s soccer body said. In the days leading up to...
View ArticleMarriage poll: Sexual orientation beside the point?
Turning the Page blog post I suppose it comes as a surprise to some that a Pew Research poll reveals, according to a Pink News report, that 7 percent of LGBT Americans oppose same-sex marriage. Yes, a...
View ArticleMuslim states need to stymie radicalism
Following the horrific attacks in Indonesia and Turkey carried out by ISIL extremists in the name of Islam, a fundamental question needs to be raised: Why is this group or other extremist Islamic...
View ArticleOld habits die hard, even with the advent of online dating
Women are still hesitant about making the first move when it comes to dating, according to a new study about online dating that shows old-fashioned dating patterns still persist in the digital age. The...
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