Tom Mueller

Jan 23, 2025 | tj.news | Tom Mueller

Sensible policies could shore up Canada’s economy and send a clear message to TrumpAuthor of the article:  •  Contrary minded  •   •  You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentU.S. President Donald Trump claims the United States “subsidizes Canada” to the tune of $100 billion annually. It’s an outrageous assertion, the kind of sound bite designed to light up cable news and rally his base. But is there even a grain of truth to it?

Oct 17, 2024 | tj.news | Tom Mueller

Growing number of jurisdictions now recognize the dangers of "immediate gender affirmation"Author of the article:  •  Contrary minded  •   •  You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentLiberal Leader Susan Holt’s proposal that children as young as 12 be allowed to change their names and pronouns at school, without parental consultation, is troubling to say the least.

Sep 5, 2024 | sciencesensei.com | Tom Mueller |Joe Burgett

There is one thing that often bothers most of us in the scientific field about Elon Musk. While many of us love that he has invested in aerospace ventures and electric vehicles, the issue is that people assume he’s behind everything. Musk is scientifically literate, which is not a bad thing at all. However, it makes him come across as an inventor or developer. In reality, he is neither of those things and is mostly a rich man who invested in the right things at the right time.

Aug 5, 2024 | tj.news | Tom Mueller

New Brunswick's policy needs to revisit its current WPATH guidelines and, as elsewhere, redefine medical practice according to solid scientific evidence and rational thinking. Author of the article:  •  Contrary minded  •  You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentA battle royale over proposed changes to Policy 713 has pitted two sides of the “parental rights” argument against each other in these pages.

Jul 19, 2024 | tj.news | Tom Mueller

Income taxes, hefty in their contribution to the tax pot, have a more pronounced effect on the fiscal landscape when pruned, columnist Tom Mueller writes. Author of the article:  •  Contrary minded  •  You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentThe Higgs government’s promise to cut HST if re-elected will ignite the age-old quarrel: Do taxpayers garner more from sales tax or income tax reductions?