Author Archives: Sabina Becker

Who’s being excluded from Toronto Pride, again?

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Sabina Becker

So, a gay (and rather white) police officer wrote an open letter today, complaining of his exclusion (as a cop, not as a gay man) from Toronto Pride, based on Black Lives Matter TO’s leadership role in the Pride weekend … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: Into this house we’re born…

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Sabina Becker

Take a long holiday: In memory of Jim Morrison, who died 45 years ago today. Or, as I prefer to think it, he became immortal.

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Wankers of the Week: Wrexit!

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend, everyone! And a very crappy Canada Day to all my fellow Canucks. Well. How about that Brexit? Looks like the United Kingdom is no longer so united. Scotland wants out of the UK and into the EU, and … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Neil Gaiman on “political correctness”

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Sabina Becker

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Cowardly racist boneheads get beatdown in Sacramento

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Sabina Becker

Snurk. Are these the brave “Sacramento Spartans” that all the racist tweeter-twits have been going on and on and on about? Apparently. According to Antifa International, here’s what REALLY went down: After loudly declaring a neo-nazi “mega rally” that they … Continue reading →

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Clip ‘n’ Save: A short history of European Union referenda

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Sabina Becker

Next time someone says Brexit will be binding, it might be a good idea to show them this: And please, do enjoy all the spluttering that ensues.

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It was 6 years ago today…

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Sabina Becker

…that jackbooted fascism broke loose on the streets of Toronto: “This ain’t Canada right now” shouldn’t be an excuse. The police are still making excuses for their behavior to this day, and their lies aren’t washing. Hold them accountable, people. … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: From Land’s End to John O’Groats…

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Sabina Becker

…from Charles the First to Charles the Second to Charles the Third: There go I but for the grace of God. And speaking of snarky British pop songs from 30-odd years ago that have taken on a whole new meaning … Continue reading →

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Wankers of the Week: Thoughts ‘n’ Prayers

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend, everyone! This week, I’m dead tired of all the bullshit going down. I’m in a contemplative frame of mind, and you know what that calls for? That’s right, thoughts ’n’ prayers! So, with no further ado and in … Continue reading →

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OAS chief meddling in Venezuela…AGAIN.

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Sabina Becker

“I’m Not Almagro”, reads the paper-bag mask. Is anyone buying it? If so, I have a lovely bridge in Brooklyn that I’m looking to unload… Well might a certain OAS chief be wanting to bag his face. Because what happened … Continue reading →