Over the past twenty years, The Walrus has been a steady bellwether of must-read writing. For our 20th anniversary, we’ve collected works that still surprise us, impress us, move us.
Here are some of the best long-form features that we’ve published.
Why Do Canadians Throw Away 6 Million Tonnes of Groceries Every Year?
BY SASHA CHAPMAN
In 2015, I resolved to waste less food. It was harder than I thought
Lost in La Paz
BY PICO IYER
In Bolivia, where the past, present, and future collide, nothing – not even prison – is as it seems
Minding the Monster
BY ED TUBB
A pedophile gets out of prison. What happens next?
Fade to Light
BY DAVE CAMERON
One of the most terrifying aspects of Alzheimer’s disease is that those afflicted can seldom tell us what it is like
Kraft Dinner Is Canada’s True National Dish
BY SASHA CHAPMAN
In a single year, the company manufactured 120 million boxes of powdered cheese and noodles
The Talk
BY RACHEL GIESE
A new sex ed program for boys asks them to explore the question of what makes a good man
Minor Keys
BY MOIRA FARR
What makes sad music sad?
