Shiftheads – How to Accidentally Kill Your Own Movement: Alberta Separation Fail

Alberta separatism debate has a foreign interference problem. Your movement needs legitimacy. Some supporters are meeting with White House officials. Steve Bannon’s show is talking about taking over Alberta. Trump’s treasury pick is commenting on Alberta referendums. David Eby called it treasonous. Now imagine if Jesse Ventura was meeting with Ottawa about Minnesota joining Canada.…

Why Urban Biodiversity Thrives in Vacant Spaces

Urban biodiversity sounds like a park issue, not a city problem. Your apartment balcony overlooks a crumbling strip mall. Across the street, an abandoned factory lot is overgrown with weeds. You assume it’s an eyesore that needs clearing. What if that vacant space is actually supporting more bird species than the manicured park three blocks…