We do love our tribes
Tribalism: a strong identification with and loyalty to one’s tribe or social group, often accompanied by an “us vs. them” mentality Back in the old…
Alberta, tribalism, luck and oil
People are tribal. It’s in our genes. We are a communal species. It makes us what we are, it brings us together, and it tears…
Why teach history?
Some Republican-led American states are changing how students in their public schools are taught civics. The new standards focus on patriotism, Christianity and anti-communism. Hands-on…
Intrinsic bias—friend or foe?
We are all tribal. We don’t have a choice. We are designed that way. Our architects—our genes—design us to be biased toward fellow members of…
Everything isn’t racism
When RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki was asked if her force was systemically racist, she replied that she believed unconscious bias existed in the force but…