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Abortion

Disney wildlife times two, a blast at American politics and a traumatic teen drama

Also a couple of small but amiable comedies, one of them Canadian

Two big Hollywood sequels and a batch of worthy indies

Reviews of 'Terminator Genisys', 'Magic Mike XXL', 'Infinitely Polar Bear', 'The Overnight', 'The Wolfpack' and 'Martin’s Pink Pickle.'
The "You Don't Own Me" Get out the vote video

UPDATE: Lesley Gore, who died today at 68, remembered in 2012 video with Sia and Lena Dunham

Lesley Gore passed away today at the age of 68. Her 1964 hit “You Don’t Own Me,” inspired a generation.

The Transformers overwhelms with excess, while On the Line takes on Northern Gateway

Mark Wahlberg thinks the new Transformers film will be the biggest of the year.

Getting on the bus with pro-lifers and "March for Life" at BC's Parliament

“We've got room on the bus if you want a ride," the spokesperson for Abbotsford Right to Life said.

Republicans and Iranian government in heated idiot contest over women's and animal rights

Well, folks, it is officially heating up. And I’m not referring to this non-event of a winter we’ve had. The race for dumbest jerk on the planet is in full swing, with Republicans and the Iranian...

Politicizing abortion a profoundly stupid idea

With Rick Santorum somehow surging in the polls, this election cycle has become strangely about social issues, sidelining more pressing topics, such as the economy and the environment. However, it...

Rethinking abortion, capital punishment, and homosexuality

Why would those who defend unborn children support capital punishment?

Tories do damage control after abortion gaffe

DECISION 2011: Harper insists it's a dead issue after candidate makes funding comment.

Sex education and abortion information blocked on BC Ferries' Wi-Fi

Abortion may be legal in Canada, but passengers on BC Ferries don't have the choice to access information about it.