Morning Brew: Margaret Wente's got problems, Feist's got a Polaris, the Fords hate the media, and Joe Warmington needs to read a book
This has been an interesting show to watch from the sidelines as the theGlobe and Mailfumbles the ball in handling the accusations of plagiarism directed toward Margaret Wente. The公共编辑的信was less than assuring, Editor-in-Chief John Stackhouse'sremark that he would defendthe columnist's "right to free expression" was just confusing, and Wente'sself-defenceis anything but satisfying. Hey guys, now you've all fucked up — you'd look a whole lot better if you just admitted it.
And the winner is: Feist! The Polaris Prize jury once again surprises everyone (or at least me — same thing, right?) in choosingFeist'sMetalsfor the 2012 Prize. While not as out of the blue as some former winners — I'm thinking of you, Karkwa — few predicted that she'd win. More to come about this later today.
Do you ever wonder how in the world there could be two years left in Rob Ford's term as Mayor of Toronto? Forgetting anything else, how much worse could his and his brother'srelationship with the media get?
Also: here's how councillor expenses on the now notorious Chicago tripwere handled.
The always insightful and entertaining Posted Political Panel takes on the topic ofprivate sector fundingand public transit. How will this play out on Eglinton?
In other news, Joe Warmington might bethe least intelligent personpaid to write in the entire city. I'd say he should read someJudith Butler, but let's face it, there'd be too many big words.
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