Linda Solomon Wood
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Let's change history together: A message from the editor-in-chief
Help us go further As editor-in-chief, it’s my job to create the vision and direction for Canada’s National Observer’s reporting. As the mother of four, it’s my job to leave the world a little better than I found it to ensure my children a safer future. None of this is easy. I've seen journalism's power to improve the health of communities. I've seen it save lives. I've seen it change public… → Read More
TODAY: Join me on Zoom for 'Drawing the Trump era with Michael de Adder'
He may be Canada's top political cartoonist. He's definitely one of The Lincoln Project's most potent weapons. Award-winning political cartoonist Michael de Adder joins me on Zoom today to take us into his world. Planned as a 'subscriber-exclusive' event, we’ve opened it up in response to the high demand to learn more about de Adder and his work. Join us! It's gong to be fun, fascinating and… → Read More
10 benefits you get as a National Observer subscriber
With exclusives like these, why wouldn't you subscribe? → Read More
Emilee Gilpin hosts new First Nations Forward Facebook live interview series
Gilpin has led the First Nations Forward series since its inception in September 2017. Covering a range of stories around clean(er) energy solutions, alternative economies, and Indigenous-led conservation, she has helped changed the narrative around success and self-determination. In just a few weeks, Gilpin has interviewed Tla-o-qui-aht master carver Joe Martin, Haida language teacher Jaskwaan… → Read More
Canadian at work on COVID-19 vaccine is optimistic
Chil-Yong Kang, PhD, professor emeritus, Department of Microbiology and Immunology and his team developed the first and only preventative HIV vaccine and now he's working on a vaccine for COVID-19. → Read More
BREAKING: Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, wife of prime minister, tests positive for coronavirus
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, wife of Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau, has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a statement from the PMO. "She is feeling well...and her symptoms remain mild," the statement said. "The Prime Minister is in good health with no symptoms," the statement said. More coming. → Read More
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau tests positive for coronavirus
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, wife of Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau, has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a statement from the PMO. "She is feeling well...and her symptoms remain mild," the statement said. "The Prime Minister is in good health with no symptoms," the statement said. More on this story coming in the morning. → Read More
RCMP, let journalists witness Unist'ot'en Camp
A tweet from the Unist'ot'en Camp stated today the RCMP has blocked roads for 27 kilometers leading up to the site, barring media from witnessing and documenting their actions. → Read More
'What's it like to be you, Minister McKenna?'
I caught up with Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna after question period last week in her office in Ottawa. She talked about what it's like waking up every morning to a torrent of disinformation on climate change and global warming, navigating politics and trying to be true to who she is. With Linda Solomon Wood, recorded by Neil Morrison. → Read More
Caroline Orr to lead coverage of disinformation and the rise of hate for National Observer
Feminist. Behavioral scientist. Journalist. Caroline Orr studies disinformation, psychological warfare, and the extremes of human behaviour and will be writing about it for you. → Read More
2019 will be the year of the climate reporter
If 2018 was the year in which government inaction turned back the clock on climate change prevention, 2019 will be the year of the climate reporter. → Read More
Doug Ford cuts to midwives' funding unacceptable
I had both of my children at home with nurse-midwives attending, so maybe I'm biased. Is it just me, or are you also feeling like Doug Ford just lashed out at women when he slashed funding for the College of Midwives of Ontario? It just doesn't get more basic in terms of women's rights than the right to give birth with a qualified professional at your side. And in terms of what a government can… → Read More
Oh, Canada, don't be smug. Fake news is a real and present threat
Recently, I was asked whether Canada is vulnerable to fake news. So I spent a lot of time over the next three months considering this question and reading about propaganda and misinformation. Here's what I think you need to know. → Read More
Congratulations, America!
You showed that American democracy isn't dead. → Read More
Fascism is a 'fresh opportunity' Seriously, CBC?
In response to Brazil's election of a wildly neo-fascist president, CBC News is glowing about new opportunities for Canadian mining companies in devastating the Amazon. → Read More
How Trump loves Canada
President Trump started the day yesterday by giving Canada a big warm hug, writes Linda Solomon Wood. He started today by stabbing Canada in the back. → Read More
Welcome to fiery BC, Prime Minister. Why aren't you talking about climate?
"Wildfire smoke is so thick in Prince George, it looks like night, after the sun has risen." That's a quote from Global News. Evacuations, damaged health, Beijing-like fog, nightmarish infernos. Welcome to the new normal. → Read More
Online with President Trump (Kim Jong-un and Doug Ford)
It's been a crazy week in politics. Here's an analysis of influences and voices beyond borders, with National Observer's Editor-in-Chief. → Read More
Get him out of my head!
Here's a look at the new propaganda and that voice in your head. → Read More
Are Canadians smarter than Americans when it comes to regulating guns?
The answer is yes. As an American, believe me, I know Americans are every bit as smart and well-intentioned as Canadians. But when it comes to gun regulation, it's just a fact that U.S. policymakers let arms merchants call the shots. That's not dumb, that's evil. → Read More