I am a convert to Judaism under the Reform umbrella, then the Orthodox one. It is well-known as I wrote a book about it.

And while I am neither a rabbi nor an expert in halacha (Jewish law), I am obviously a very proud Jew, deeply involved...

Articles and books are written about it, TV shows are dedicated to it -- I'm talking about the Jewish lobby. And usually, when it is mentioned, so too are the pejoratives. Powerful. Secretive. Insidious.

In other words, it's the age-old Jewish conspiracy.

Mainstream media outlets are not exempt from...

During the nine years I served as a Member of Parliament in Canada's House of Commons, I was at the forefront of the fight for same-sex marriage (which is now legal in Canada).

I supported complete decriminalization for possession of small quantities of marijuana.