Opinion
Why being alone helps build a better community
Jesus recommends solitude as one way to wean ourselves off the need to be constantly affirmed by others
Jan./Feb. 2020
In this issue: Spiritual lessons from the mountain; A genetic test upended my life; The case for eliminating transit fares.
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Human Rights
A trip to the holy land taught us to bear witness to injustice
These Canadian pilgrims learned difficult truths about life in Israel and the West Bank
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Human Rights
After Soleiman Faqiri’s death in jail, advocates are calling for change
In 2016, an Ontario man with schizophrenia was put in solitary confinement. Eleven days later, he was dead. Now, critics are demanding reforms to a system that too often fails people with mental illness.
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Society
Church offers young people affordable housing
The Toronto congregation's goal is to create an intentional community where the residents do more than just share space
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Relationships
A DNA test brought me a loving brother, but also more questions
Neither of us could have imagined the challenging dynamics that would storm around our reunion or how finding each other would impact us and everyone we love
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Opinion
Why public transit should be free for all
Beyond tackling our carbon footprint, we need to open Canadian cities up to everyone
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Interview
Nunavut educator: Inuit teachings on food are key for youth
Ample access to country food "is a blessing," she says, but learning how to hunt and cook it also helps young people become more resilient
