Geoff Dancy

In an era of great power rivalry, Canada is choosing to be principled and pragmatic. To name reality, to act together, and to build what we claim to believe in.

TRUMP: “IF YOU BURN A FLAG, YOU GET ONE YEAR IN JAIL — NO EARLY EXITS, NO NOTHING.”

This is absolutely astounding. All five minutes of it.

“Shaken & empty-handed, Abu Jalila walked four hours back to Gaza City, his legs trembling. When he reached the tent, his children were already outside, waiting. “They were hoping I’d bring food,” he said. “I wished I could die rather than see the disappointment in their eyes.””

On Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom and recommit ourselves to the work that remains undone. We remember that even in the darkest hours, there is cause to hope for tomorrow’s light.