Tag: cancel

Dozens of Major Events Now Being Canceled Across the US Over COVID-19

In light of a recent increase in COVID-19 “Delta” cases and despite an uptick in vaccinations, a number of major events and concerts are being canceled across the United States. Former Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks, for example, announced on Aug. 11 that she’s canceling all her remaining performances in the United States, including dates…


The New Gatekeepers  

Commentary The great voice of intellectual diversity is John Stuart Mill, who in “On Liberty” (1859) warned that uniformity of opinion in a society damaged free speech and free thought. Mill was a renowned liberal of the Victorian Age who argued for progressive causes throughout his career, but he understood well the complacency and blindness…


Cancelling Canada Day Part of a Movement That Will End Somewhere Ugly

Commentary It seems cancel culture has reached Canada. Literally. Across the nation politicians are cancelling Canada Day because we are a genocidal disgrace. To which I am obliged to say: “Be careful what you wish for.” Canada is not perfect. How could it be when it is full of human beings? I don’t think anyone…


European Airlines Cancel Tel Aviv Flights Amid Escalating Conflict

LONDON—British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and Iberia all canceled flights to Tel Aviv as European carriers joined U.S. airlines in avoiding flying to Israel amid an escalating conflict there. “The safety and security of our colleagues and customers is always our top priority, and we continue to monitor the situation closely,” British Airways said after canceling…