'The war on terror' – the phrase is merely absurd, but its consequences are obscene.

Three little words, which hide a world of truth

If journalists need a few simple words to cover a complex reality, "terror vs. terror" will do the job much better than "war on terror."

Editorial in The Independent, Brighton, Ontario, 2002

Decriminalizing torture

Before the Bush years, no mainstream politician would dare openly promote torture. In the Obama era, it appears, no mainstream politician dares to advocate the prosecution of torture.

Blog entry on OpenSalon, April 23, 2009

Bipartisan lovefest in Toronto

A cozy conversation, in an exclusive club: George W. Bush & Bill Clinton chat with Canadian financiers.

Blog entry on OpenSalon, May 28, 2009