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Sep. 2, 2018

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Longevity is our new reality, but are we ready for it? As Hollywood abandons auteur directors, Amazon and Netflix are taking up some of the slack.  And the philosophy of populism, as explained by Luke Savage.

Plus, #ICYMI, we launched our multimedia investigation into the opioid crisis in Canada. Read the stories, watch the explainer video, and follow the timeline of opioid use.
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SOCIETY
The New Old Age
Longevity is now our reality. Are we ready for it?
BY SANDRA MARTIN
HEALTH
Saying No to Drugs Isn’t an Answer to Addiction
Why one Ottawa doctor believes harm reduction is the most effective treatment for drug use
BY CARLYN ZWARENSTEIN
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POLITICS
Is Populism Really Shaping Global Politics?
Pundits see the political trend everywhere, but its actual meaning remains elusive
BY LUKE SAVAGE
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FILM
Cinema Is Changing. Can TIFF Adapt?
The film festival has always balanced glitz and gravitas. But now it’s in uncharted territory
BY BRIAN D. JOHNSON
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SPECIAL SERIES
Opioids: A Public Health Crisis
In Canada, sixteen people are hospitalized every day from opioid poisoning on average. Last year, there were nearly 4,000 opioid-related deaths across the country. In this special web series, The Walrus delves into the stories behind these shocking statistics to look at the lives of those affected by these drugs, the devastating effects of the crisis, and what can be done—today and in the future—to address it
EVENTS
The Walrus Talks Success on Sept. 20 in Toronto
What is success to you? Eight speakers, including CBC As it Happens's Carol Off and author Cherie Dimaline, will try to define it at the #WalrusTalks Success on Sept 20, presented by The United Way of Greater Toronto.
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