#The remarkably deep-benched Biden transition, on hold

#The remarkably deep-benched Biden transition, on hold

“#The remarkably deep-benched Biden transition, on hold” I tend to agree with author Timothy Snyder, who argues that Donald Trump’s refusal to acknowledge the thumping defeat he has suffered is not a trivial tantrum. If the President could make it stick, he would cancel the election and continue to—I was going to say continue to…

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#The case for police reform in the style of 1820s London

#The case for police reform in the style of 1820s London

“#The case for police reform in the style of 1820s London” The Bow Street Horse Patrol became part of Peel’s London Metropolitan police force in 1836 (Mansell/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images) In 1780, more than 50,000 men decorated in cockades gathered in central London to protest what they imagined was one of the greatest threats…

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#How the Hudson’s Bay Company shaped Canada’s history—and its borders

#How the Hudson’s Bay Company shaped Canada’s history—and its borders

“#How the Hudson’s Bay Company shaped Canada’s history—and its borders” In this painting, Ambassadress of Peace, Thanadelthur negotiates peace between Chipewyans and Cree, paving the way for HBC’s expansion (Ambassadress of Peace by George Franklin Arbuckle for HBC, c. 1953. Image Courtesy of HBC Corporate Collection) If there ever was a commercial enterprise that Canadians…

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#Justin Trudeau puts the pressure on premiers

#Justin Trudeau puts the pressure on premiers

“#Justin Trudeau puts the pressure on premiers” Politics Insider for Nov. 11: Trudeau gets stern with the premiers (but is it enough?), Remembrance Day marks a solemn anniversary and the feds are auctioning off a drug boat Welcome to a sneak peek of the Maclean’s Politics Insider newsletter. Sign up to get it delivered straight to your inbox. Prime Minister…

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#Canoeist Haley Daniels and her father, Kimberly, have blazed separate trails—together

#Canoeist Haley Daniels and her father, Kimberly, have blazed separate trails—together

“#Canoeist Haley Daniels and her father, Kimberly, have blazed separate trails—together” Kimberley Daniels and daughter Haley Daniels during the Alberta slalom canoe kayak championships in Kananaskis (Photograph by Leah Hennel) Haley Daniels watched with elation from the medals podium as the Canadian flag was slowly raised, marking her bronze in canoe slalom at the 2015…

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