By Erna Paris, Globe and Mail, October 28,2011
The right to free speech is one of the most important democratic freedoms. It enables the flow of information and encourages diversity of opinion in the public sphere, as well as criticism of political leadership, all of which are in the public interest. But like most freedoms, it is not absolute, nor should it be. [more]
By Erna Paris, Globe and Mail, September 22, 2011
Enough already: That’s what a majority of world governments are preparing to say when they debate Palestinian statehood at the United Nations Enough of the blame game. Enough of wars and intifadas that target civilians. Enough of the disingenuous peace process and the stale narratives that make up the status quo. Enough of the occupation of one people by another, regardless of rationalizations. [more]
By Erna Paris, The Ottawa Citizen, September 3, 2011
There’s a very old game being played out before our eyes and the stakes are high. Members of the Gadhafi family have found sanctuary in Algeria, the welcoming country next door; and we may be sure that Moammar is also looking for an escape route across the border. [more]
Erna Paris is the author of seven acclaimed books of literary non-fiction and the winner of ten national and international writing awards. More »
