Death decisions on survey of Observer readers, who strongly favour choice
Churchgoers are far more likely than the general public to support euthanasia and supported suicide
Abortion, other choices at life’s start, in spotlight and on survey
The Observer asked readers their views on beginning-of-life issues and found a sharp divergence with general public
Bermuda Methodist synod apologizes for history of racism in church
Rebel minister John Stephenson was jailed for trying to welcome both Black and white worshippers in 1799
Bank shuts down in Winnipeg community; innovation ensues
When most of the bank branches in a high-needs neighbourhood closed down, citizens fought back
7 contemporary takes on the 7 deadly sins
Greed, lust, envy, wrath, gluttony, pride, sloth: let our writers tempt you with their meditations on the seven notorious no-nos.
A renegade Mormon sect in rural B.C. has long flouted Canada’s polygamy ban — until now
For their part, Bountiful community leaders insist there is nothing wrong with their lifestyle, and the allegations by activists, investigators and former
Local food movement raises questions about access, equity, snobbery
For reasons that seem to defy logic, eating locally is also almost always more expensive and so is tough for people living
Being 95 doesn’t stop activist Don Ewing from saying his piece
United Church member from Guelph just keeps writing pithy letters to the editor
Technology is giving pregnant women more choice — but no moral map
Is reproductive technology advancing faster than our ability to grasp the ethics of it?
Climate numbers are dreadful, but if you dig deep, there’s hope too
A few points of light in the carbon darkness: renewables, financial scrutiny, lawsuits, public action
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