Some Editorial Reflections
Although throughout most of my life I have been an inveterate writer of letters to the editor, I rarely write such missives anymore, for reasons that are not entirely clear…
Today’s News: Olympic Catch-up, plus Canada’s trade moves
Olympic Catch-up Canada's Day 9 results here, and our Day 10 results here. For what is coming up on Day 11, click here. Gold! Gold! Silver! Gold in sports, gold…
Urban challenges
I've been reading two books: Broken City by Patrick Condon, and Happy City by Charles Montgomery. Both are compelling and deeply researched, and each offers practical, evidence-based ways to improve…
Homelessness among 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals
Chapter 11 of my open access textbook has just been released. This chapter focuses on homelessness experienced by 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. A ‘top 10’ summary of the new chapter can be…
Lessons from Finland.
At the Canada West Forum website, you’ll find a video contrasting two very different responses to homelessness. It shows formerly unhoused people in Finland now living securely and comfortably in…
Monday Afternoon Links
Miscellaneous material for your Monday reading.- Patriotic Millionaires highlight the connection between the extreme concentration of wealth and the Epstein class' culture of depravity and impunity. Amanda Mull is the…
The Seemingly Endless Saga Of Canada Buying New Fighter Jets
Those moderately familiar with the seemingly endless saga of replacing our aging fleet of F-18 fighters cannot be faulted for thinking "just get on with the job!". It has been…
A suggestion for Canada’s big banks
Dear RBC, CIBC, BMO, Scotiabank, TD, and National Bank: Hello, custodians of Canada’s wealth. As a client of one of your banks (actually, it’s one of your cheap knock-offs; let’s…
Will America Turn 250?
Will it be America or Amerikkka by the end of 2026? Will America survive its 250th year? The post Will America Turn 250? first appeared on Excited Delirium.
Remembering Chip Berlet [ThreeWayFight]
Three Way Fight mourns antifascist researcher, writer, and organizer Chip Berlet, who died on January 30th. For some fifty years, Chip was a dedicated opponent of both far right politics…
The new country Alberta’s separatist minority is dreaming of would never be a real democracy
One unacknowledged assumption is most certainly shared by the would-be leaders of a “free” Alberta: The new country they hope to create could not function as a democracy. Indeed, from…
Sunday Afternoon Links
This and that for your Sunday reading.- John Ripton writes about the connection between the egregious concentration of wealth and the rise of fascist politics. And Virginia Heffernan points out…
Unjust Laws and Restricting Rights Unnecessarily
Alberta has already begun restricting transgender rights, and in the wake of the shooting in Tumbler Ridge this week, I fully expect that the UCP government will move to further…
Some Pics From Bluesky
I would say these capture the tenor of the times, eh?Recommend this Post
A Portrait Of Harper
Traditionally, when the portrait of a Prime Minister is hung in Parliament, it is deferred until their political career is firmly finished. It is fitting, given former Prime Minister Stephen…
Sunday Funday: Olympic Catch-up plus some funny and lovely posts, and Carney Hat-trick, TrumpWatch, Animal Crackers
Olympic Catch-up Click here for Canada's Day 8 results and click here for what is coming up on Day 9. Bronze And some other achievements: View on Threads This isn't…
Saturday Afternoon Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading.- Will Snell points out the connection between extreme wealth and unconscionable impunity as epitomized by Jeffrey Epstein and his elite co-conspirators. And Joan Wallach…
Saturday Photo: Nature Loves Hearts Too
Happy Valentine's Day!
Coat Caper
My coat was stolen while at Trifons on Friday night, but their staff were able to identify who did it from security footage. From their ID of their regular customers…
Round-up: Tumbler Ridge Vigil; commentaries from Coyne & Smith; observations about US-Canada relations; Olympic Catch-up
First, some posts about the Tumbler Ridge VigilCARNEY: "When you wake up tomorrow, and the world feels impossible, know that millions of Canadians are with you ... Because Canada is…