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Alberta toys with leaving Canada. Ask Britain how that went.
Opinion

Alberta toys with leaving Canada. Ask Britain how that went.

Born and raised in Edmonton, our writer moved to London just as Britain was leaving the EU. Now her home province is voting on whether to take the first step out of Canada. Cue the déjà vu.

Jessica Jurkschat·
P&G Put a Woman in Charge of Razors. Then It Handed the Rest to Men
Opinion

P&G Put a Woman in Charge of Razors. Then It Handed the Rest to Men

P&G had promised a woman would run it someday. This year the company that banks on women made sure someday got further away, handing beauty, babies and tampons to men and a razor to a woman.

Maithreyi Seetharaman·

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“I told ya so.”
Editor's Take

“I told ya so.”

It’s been a week that’s surprised U.S. pundits and pollsters! The Democrats have won 50 seats, leaving 49 for Republicans.

Staff·9 min read·
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Regenerating the planet
Climate & Environment

Regenerating the planet

All those Americans weren’t just in town to drink the copious and strong Bavarian beer at Oktoberfest. Many were doing double duty early in the week, at the Bits and Pretzels.

Maithreyi Seetharaman·5 min read·
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Thank you for your service Ma’am
Editor's Take

Thank you for your service Ma’am

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 70 years is a long time to lead! We cannot think of another who could elicit such grief from her people, after such a long rule.

Staff·4 min read·
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