Author Archives: Mike Prebil

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The politics of imagery

Mike Prebil • March 21, 2010

While the hundred-some reasons to vote on the cover of the “Vote for…” issue (March 8) were generally less eye-catching than the Big-Brother-esque Martin Ssempa who appeared on the preceding issue’s cover (March 4), peering down on two gay smoochers in a Ugandan flag-themed bedspread, they were not really subdued,… Read More

The Statement of Principles examined

Mike Prebil • March 6, 2010

Heteronormativity, misrepresentation, and morals Read More

Money and sex

Mike Prebil • February 7, 2010

Correction appended Though Li’l Hyde Parks have been somewhat redeemed by a memorable statement on Choose Life’s resurrection (“Stay classy, pro-choice crowd,” Commentary, February 4), they might be a wrong turn for The Daily’s current-events journalism. They have been confrontational and heavy on ideology – roughly equivalent to full-size Hyde… Read More

The public editor returns

Mike Prebil • January 28, 2010

Controversies, race theory, and The horny Daily Read More

Oh, how meta

Mike Prebil • November 30, 2009

Re: “Say hello to your new public editor” | Commentary | November 23 Read More

Say hello to your new public editor

Mike Prebil • November 23, 2009

The public editor is responsible for providing constructive assessments of The Daily’s content and style on behalf of the newspaper’s readers. I am honoured but also frightened by this position – how can I represent you? I don’t even know you! I hope the paper’s readership will help me to… Read More

Sit-ins are so last century

Mike Prebil • October 1, 2009

Re: “Queering Montreal” | Commentary | September 24 Read More