Society

Don Gillmor: We strived for a better world. And then we grew up. And now, politically, the world looks like the episode of ’The Simpsons’ where the dim-witted Homer blows up Springfield.

Anne Kingston: It stokes stereotyping and ageism, and dehumanizes at a moment when collaboration and cooperation are needed. Who needs it?

Tastes and habits may vary from person to person, but every cohort has its calling cards

Sharon Bala: "Half a century on, Gen X remains undefined, evading categorization, unwilling even to raise our hands during roll call. Children of the Silent Generation, perhaps it’s fitting that ours is invisible."

Yes, we’re back to the beginning of the alphabet. But with their brains and interconnectedness, the next generation has a huge head start.

The bold new law that won Halifax plaudits hasn’t cleaned up sidewalks still littered with butts. People puff where they please.

Image of Week: It’s not clear whether his doctor prescribed it, but his lawyers sure think he needs it

TV shows like Netflix’s ’GLOW’ help mainstream viewers better understand wrestling. Rather than campy combat, they see performance art. And in Toronto, they see the real thing.

A groundbreaking study is testing whether an injection of cash for poorer families can reshape a child’s early life and educational outcomes

2020 is a leap year. What would a principal dancer with the National Ballet of Canada do on a leap day? Have a chat or several.