Monthly Archives: March 2016

Convergence 2016 Writers Weekend

Posted on March 29, 2016 by seanarthurjoyce

Looking for a way to use your writing talents to inspire and guide a progressive 21st century? Join renowned Canadian authors J. Edward Chamberlin and Sharon Butala for Convergence 2016: The Spirit in the Landscape, a special weekend writers’ retreat … Continue reading →

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The Atomization of Dissent Pt. 2

Posted on March 14, 2016 by seanarthurjoyce

Part Two: Social Media Fans the Flames of Narcissism Traditional social networks have been breaking down, putting the cohesiveness of social activism at great risk. Writing for OpenDemocracy.net, Michael Edwards notes that labour unions in the US declined by 43 percent … Continue reading →

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The Atomization of Dissent Pt. 1

Posted on March 14, 2016 by seanarthurjoyce

Part One: Has Civil Discourse Become Outdated? INTRODUCTION: To celebrate the fifth anniversary of this blog—to the day—I’m publishing this essay, which was originally submitted to the annual Dalton Camp Award, a $10,000 prize for writing that links journalism and … Continue reading →

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