What is particularly revolting about this ad is that the mother—who is, let’s not forget, portrayed as the very avatar of human beneficence—demonstrates approval of her child’s disdain for her father.
Barbara Kay / May 8, 2019
There are hundreds of women shelters, but almost none for men. That’s a problem
Barbara Kay / Apr 23, 2019
Rowling’s years-later revelation, one of startling magnitude, came as a stunning and puzzling novelty to the literary scene.
Barbara Kay / Apr 12, 2019
Anyone presently wearing a visible symbol of their faith – notably the (visible) cross, the kippa and the hijab – may continue to serve out their tenure, but new candidates must be symbol-free. In addition, face cover in the getting and giving of public services will be banned.
Barbara Kay / Apr 6, 2019
If your sympathy for a good cause has to meet a “compelled speech” standard to be considered sincere, then who is the more admirable character? Bullying those who eschew conforming symbols thus provokes contempt for the bullies and respect for the genuine sincerity of the non-conformist.
Barbara Kay / Mar 28, 2019
Justin is all surface. The selfie, the socks, the rolled sleeve and loosened tie, his and Sophie’s get-a-room Vogue Magazine cover, the Mr. Dressup tour of India: it’s all showmanship and brand messaging. Culturally, Trudeau is the personification of kitsch.
Barbara Kay / Mar 11, 2019
Female athletes need to know that their coaches, managers and associations will stand up to politically correct tyranny.
Barbara Kay / Feb 25, 2019
A tale of two young women—one Canadian, one American. Both are as smart as the proverbial whips and, more important, heroically resistant to extraordinary pressure by trans activists to disappear them from public life.
Barbara Kay / Feb 18, 2019
The media went nuts over the racist yearbook photo. Northam’s abortion comments didn’t bother them at all.
Barbara Kay / Feb 6, 2019
Frightening women out of their wits for no good reason and arousing shame in male viewers as both films are designed to do, serves no purpose other than to demonize men collectively.
Barbara Kay / Jan 25, 2019
In the last few days, the tables have been turned on Gillette, the world’s most famous name in razors
Barbara Kay / Jan 16, 2019
This letter by prominent endocrinologists is an act of courage in these gender-fevered times.
Barbara Kay / Jan 16, 2019
Psychologists treating individual boys and men for individual problems should not be basing their approach on unscientific collectivist theories
Barbara Kay / Jan 10, 2019
Why is motherhood regret something to be celebrated? Because that’s what this article seems to be doing. And because the article was written with an agenda, it’s carelessly written.
Barbara Kay / Jan 7, 2019
Woke types hate "Baby It's Cold Outside" but they don't understand it
Barbara Kay / Dec 17, 2018