Monica Roberts at TransGriot is exploring the future of the trans* movement: “One of the things I was pondering recently was triggered by me seeing a pic of a five year old trans girl. I began to ponder what her Trans World that we 2K10’s activists are fighting tooth and
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The Common Sense Canadian: Harper to sign off on FIPA trade deal before trip to China
Read this Sept. 12 story from CBC.ca, confirming that the Harper government will finally ratify the Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement with China, following a lengthy delay. The deal has been challenged in Canadian court by First Nations who claim it will infringe on their rights. The controversial Canada-China
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: US-NATO Preparing For A Military Clash With Russia!
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Following the collapse of the USSR there was hope of a new dawn, an opportunity for the great powers of the USA and Russia to de-escalate and disarm their nuclear capabilities, but that was not acceptable to the Americans. Since that time the US has pursued a
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: The Corporation-A Must See Doc Even If You Have Seen it Before-Enjoy
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger I realized that I wanted to watch ‘The Corporation’ again, and you can as well. There also may be other videos that you would like to see. Clip on the ‘Video” tab at top of the page for a growing seection of, worth your time moves, documentaries
Continue readingThe Common Sense Canadian: David Suzuki: Leaders must put people before politics
G7 leaders meet in The Hague in 2014 When we elect people to office, we give them power to make and enact decisions on our behalf. They should have a vision that extends beyond the next election and the latest Dow Jones average — to our children and grandchildren. We
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Noon to 1PM Stand In Vigil-Demonstration Saturday Near the Duncan Train Station
This message is from Harry Berbrayer of Duncan I’m a Canadian Jew, and lived and studied in Jerusalem for almost three years. My last visit was for most of December 2008, during which time I was in East (which is Palestinian) Jerusalem and in cities and towns in the Israel-occupied
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Bolivia’s President Evo Morales Declares Israel Terrorist State
I doubt that Israel recognized the ability of the Palestinian’s to survive the onslaught as long as they have. Throughout the world revulsion at the slaughter of defenseless residents is causing calls for big changes in the mid east. The President of Bolivia Evo Morales (AFP Photo) Bolivia has declared
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Former Enbridge Lobbyist Named New Head of B.C. Government Communications Branch
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger During the Dog Days of Summer few are paying attention to the political scene, but that is often when they sneak through programs, reports and in this case a shocking appointment that will not be glossed over no matter how hot it is. Ms Premier Christy Clark
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Forum Research PollTrudeau’s Liberals Open Up Wide Lead Over Conservatives-NDP Trail
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger This is encouraging news for Justin Trudeau and his Liberals. They have stretched their lead over the Conservatives and the trailing NDP. It is still a long time until the scheduled October 19th, 2015 Federal Election but the trend continues to show Trudeau pulling away from the
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Once And For All
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Like so many of you I am reading and observing the Palestinian onslaught from afar. The positions seem to be so absolute, so tightly held that it is a challenge to grasp the sense of it sometimes. This Uri Avnery piece was sent to me recently and
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: The Israeli Attack on Gaza – You Will Not See This On the MSM
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Lead CBC News story the other day told that an Israeli soldier had been killed and the Palestinian’s continue to fire rockets. They eventually got to the part of the story where 52 more Palestinians were killed and score more injured. Obama and Harper both roll over
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: NDP Continue Blocking Members Seeking Nominations
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Long time New Democrat Laurie Gourlay, MLA Doug Routley’s-Nanaimo-North Cowichan’s Constituency Assistant, was blocked from competing for the nomination in Nanaimo-Ladysmith. He was the second and one of 14 across Canada. Here is his opinion piece that ruffled the somewhat jumpy and trigger happy NDP National Director
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Elizabeth May backs Green Party motion condemning ‘illegal’ Israeli settlements
Convention motion could attract support from disgruntled New Democrats, author suggests By Kady O’Malley, CBC News Green Party Leader Elizabeth May has co-sponsored a policy resolution condemning Israeli settlements that is expected to come up for debate during the party’s policy convention in Fredericton this weekend. (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press)
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Israel Is Captive To Its ‘Destructive Process’
This analysis by Chris Hedges is well worth the read. By Chris Hedges TruthDig.com Raul Hilberg in his monumental work “The Destruction of the European Jews” chronicled a process of repression that at first was “relatively mild” but led, step by step, to the Holocaust. It started with legal discrimination
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Another Court Loss For the Miserable Mean Spirited Harper Government
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Another beautiful day in the neighbourhood, brightened by this Federal Court decision that slaps down the ‘cruel and unusual’ treatment of refugees at the hands of our out of sync PM Steve Harper. Judged harshly and sharply the Harper crew are going to appeal this decision. When
Continue readingDented Blue Mercedes: Google Trends on “Transgender”
Posted for discussion and interest value. Out of curiosity, I plunked the word “transgender” into Google Trends. It’s not my terminology of choice, but it’s what most people use and what the general public is most likely to search for. Here’s what I got: The numbers aren’t an exact value
Continue readingDented Blue Mercedes: Google Trends on “Transgender”
Posted for discussion and interest value. Out of curiosity, I plunked the word “transgender” into Google Trends. It’s not my terminology of choice, but it’s what most people use and what the general public is most likely to search for. Here’s what I got: The numbers aren’t an exact value
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: President Obama Is Setting The Stage For Climate Recovery. Our PM ‘Smokestack Steve’ Has Refused To Act
Did you ever think that we would see the day when Canada would fall behind other nations including the Unites States when it comes to reducing carbon pollution? Check out this report from Eco Watch and then commit yourself to being a part of a great Canadian pushback to rid
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Can Anyone Explain Why the Canadian Government is Subsidizing the Fossil Fuel Industries?
Cowichan Conversations Contributor Why are we some of the most world’s most profitable companies receiving what amount to public handouts when we are supposedly living in a time of austerity? Last year the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published a report on global energy subsidies that analyzed 176 countries. It concluded that
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