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Machines in the labour market
Kaj Huddart • April 4, 2013
Automation, welfare, and the demise of the human worker Read More
Unmaking Montreal
Kaj Huddart • April 4, 2013
To move forward, the city needs to correct its mistakes Read More
Long live our civic shame
Kaj Huddart • February 7, 2013
Montreal is a cesspool of corruption Read More
The Daily talks to Zbigniew Brzezinski
Kaj Huddart • January 28, 2013
Carter’s National Security Advisor discusses foreign policy Read More
From “Brother Sharp” to Kody Maxson
Kaj Huddart • January 21, 2013
Crowd-sourcing identities, on both sides of the Pacific Read More
Asking around
Kaj Huddart • January 10, 2013
Valentin Stip on Montreal's underground electronic scene Read More
Untying the pink ribbon
Kaj Huddart • October 22, 2012
Cinema Politica presents Pink Ribbons, Inc. Read More
Glorious Grimes
Kaj Huddart • September 24, 2012
Last Thursday night, Club Soda rollicked to ex-McGill neuroscience student Grimes’ ethereal dream-pop, darkly catchy stuff with high-pitched and often-incoherent lyrics breathed over vintage-toned synth hooks. Grimes, also known as Claire Boucher, couldn’t have invented a more sympathetic audience. When not gyrating freely, fan-girls draped themselves over the balcony, imploring… Read More
Pop Montreal
Tom Acker • September 17, 2012
Austra Originally from Toronto, Austra formed in 2009 and quickly developed a sound entirely their own. Relying on heavy synths, fast paced beats, and opera-trained lead singer Katie Stelmanis‘ voice, Austra is able to create haunting melodies that are upbeat enough that you can still dance along. Their debut… Read More
Fests-de-fall II
Kaj Huddart • September 13, 2012
Cinemania Didn’t manage to attend Cannes this year? Adding to the city’s rich film-festival lineup, Cinemania showcases the best francophone films from the past year. Hosted at the majestic Imperial Theatre, this is the most convenient way for anglophones to check out French cinema, with the entire lineup of films… Read More
Future of the Montreal Biosphere in doubt
Kaj Huddart • September 10, 2012
Municipal party calls for action Read More
Fests-de-Fall
Kaj Huddart • September 10, 2012
Autumn activities to illuminate your semester Read More
Selective secularism
Kaj Huddart • September 6, 2012
The new Parti Québécois (PQ) minority government, elected on Tuesday and led by Pauline Marois, has a specific vision for the development of culture in Quebec. Canadian media have frequently accused the Premier of engaging in “identity politics,” or ethnically-charged populism. Marois has indeed led a campaign that appealed almost… Read More
Performing Dissent
Kaj Huddart • August 30, 2012
On February 21, five members of Russian feminist protest-punk band Pussy Riot performed a “Punk Prayer” in Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. With colourful balaclavas over their faces, they began crossing themselves and bowing to the altar, imploring the Virgin Mary to “drive away Putin” and “become a feminist.”… Read More