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Global tech giants blocking Canadian news on their platforms. Political candidates purposely eroding trust in journalists. AI slop enabling a flourishing of misinformation online, with no accountability. Billionaire newspaper owners blatantly interfering with the editorial choices of their newsrooms.

To be a news publisher these days, committed to the slow, methodical work of talking to real people, verifying facts, is incredibly challenging. Not only are there bad actors that intentionally try to stymy good quality reporting, the business environment for journalism has been fundamentally disrupted, meaning that many of the institutions we used to rely on for high-quality journalism are struggling.

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This amazing group of readers means that The Tyee has persisted and published essential public-interest journalism for the past 21 years, and we have a good shot at being around for a long time in the future. But we can only maintain and grow our operations if readers continue to show up.

In this time of uncertainty we need good journalism now more than ever. If you appreciate what you read on The Tyee and would like to help our independent, non-profit do more, please consider joining Tyee Builders today. You choose the amount, the frequency, and you can cancel at any time.

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The Tyee's Saturday Lists, Pt. 3

The Tyee's Saturday Lists, Pt. 3

Here's Archive 3 of The Tyee's Saturday lists.

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Ten Catchy Right-wing Pop Songs

Ten Catchy Right-wing Pop Songs

TYEE LIST #21: A mixtape for your next dance party. Bust a move! Conservatively of course.

Steve Burgess / 15 Sep 2012


Twelve John Martin Quotes to Haunt Premier Clark

Twelve John Martin Quotes to Haunt Premier Clark

TYEE LIST #22: The new BC Liberal, defector from BC Cons, on scrapping health care and 'junk science' behind climate change.

Andrew MacLeod / 22 Sep 2012


Fight for Teens' Right to Party in Vancouver

Fight for Teens' Right to Party in Vancouver

TYEE LIST #23: Five reasons all-ages venues struggle in the city.

Ariel Fournier / 6 Oct 2012


Five Must-Try Chinese Dishes You Won't See in Food Courts

Five Must-Try Chinese Dishes You Won't See in Food Courts

TYEE LIST #24: For these tasty eats, amble off the beaten restaurant path. Or make 'em at home.

Jeremy Nuttall / 13 Oct 2012


Thirteen Habits of Highly Effective Freelance Journalists

Thirteen Habits of Highly Effective Freelance Journalists

TYEE LIST #25: If you missed the last Tyee panel discussion, worry not. Highlights and tips are here.

Geoff D'Auria / 20 Oct 2012


Ten Ways Activists Can Make 'Beautiful Trouble'

Ten Ways Activists Can Make 'Beautiful Trouble'

TYEE LIST #26: Tips from a book that helps modern changemakers create serious mischief.

Robyn Smith / 27 Oct 2012


Five Books with Better Backstories

Five Books with Better Backstories

TYEE LIST #27: As the weather cools, check out these storied reads and add your own picks.

Various contributors / 17 Nov 2012


Vancouver's 128 Years of Affordability Fears

Vancouver's 128 Years of Affordability Fears

TYEE LIST #28: Our big housing problem? Actually a century-long crisis, if you look at the archives.

Jesse Donaldson / 24 Nov 2012


After Year of Highs and Lows, Five Questions for 2013

After Year of Highs and Lows, Five Questions for 2013

TYEE LIST #29: Musings from Mackin's reporter's notebook.

Bob Mackin / 29 Dec 2012