Last Edited January 13, 2026
This page is where we pause for a moment and talk about the things that made us stop scrolling. An article, a podcast, a short video, or a conversation that lingered longer than expected. We are not summarizing or reviewing. We are explaining why it stayed with us and why we think it might be worth your time too.
Some pieces challenge us. Some clarify something we could not quite name. Some just land at the right moment. This is us sharing those moments, in our own words. We hope you enjoy this curated content, gathered especially for you, by our editorial team.
The Handmaid’s Tale
I got The Handmaid’s Tale for Christmas, and honestly, it couldn’t be more timely. I’d already seen the show, but the book is on a whole other level. Margaret Atwood’s writing is just incredible. The way she plays with imagery and metaphor goes far beyond anything basic or decorative. She’s a true wordsmith. The connections she draws between ideas are deep, sometimes unsettling, and they quietly push you to stop and reflect on how close fiction can sit to reality. It’s one of those books that lingers with you long after you put it down.
—Julia Lucio
You can find it on the Indigo Website at https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-handmaids-tale/9791035817688.html
Why capitalism can’t save us
I watched an interview between Michael Mezzatesta and Jason Hickel and it stuck with me because it refuses to soften the question at the centre of our ecological crisis. Hickel does not argue that capitalism needs better guardrails or greener tweaks. He argues that a system built on endless growth cannot coexist with a finite planet.
What stayed with me was how calmly he dismantles the idea that technology alone will save us. There is no panic here, no theatrics. Just a clear explanation of how growth-driven economics shifts responsibility away from systems and onto individuals, while quietly locking us into ecological collapse.
This felt worth sharing because it challenges a comforting myth and pushes the conversation toward structural change rather than personal guilt.
—Louise Mignault
Watch here
https://www.filmsforaction.org/watch/why-capitalism-cant-save-us/
