Maxime Marquette
MadMax is an independent bilingual news outlet based in Québec, publishing analysis on geopolitics, technology, democracy, and culture.
Our mission: rigorous, source-cited analysis carried out with full editorial independence — no sponsorship, no party line.
Our editorial standards: sources are cited inline, corrections are fixed and logged publicly, and any use of artificial intelligence is disclosed.
“Burn rather than rot. Write rather than stay silent.”
Fire first. Sentences after. No lukewarm takes.
Always answer the strongest version of the opposing point. No strawmen.
No commissioned pieces. No editorial masters. No compromise.
Columns by Maxime Marquette
4,540 columns published
To the pancreatic cancer cells learning how to die
Introduction: a letter to a microscopic enemy
In the DRC, the Peace Signed in Washington Remains a Dead Letter on the Ground
Introduction: a peace deal that isn't keeping its promises
The Netherlands Bets Big on Drones, a Strong Signal to NATO
Introduction: a rearmament that speaks louder than speeches
Zuckerberg Admits Meta's AI Is Stalling, and the West Can't Afford That
Introduction: an admission that changes the picture
Congress's Epstein Investigation Nears One Year, and Questions Keep Piling Up
Introduction: an anniversary that won't be celebrated
Trump Jokes About His Weight, but Public Health Isn't Laughing
Introduction: a podcast joke that says a lot
Psychedelics for ADHD, Researchers' Cautious Hope
Introduction: a trend that worries scientists
The 2026 World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium Is Already Trending
Introduction: an event already writing its own legend
The DOJ Just Conceded It Broke the Epstein Transparency Law
Introduction: a stinging legal defeat for the DOJ