Spectacle Abounds
I am old enough to remember the early days of space exploration, days that included John Glenn in orbit, the Mercury space program, followed by the Apollo missions, etc. In…
Saturday Photo: Evi Has a Birthday!
Our extremely lovely cat Evi, a Siberian, turned one this week. Such a pleasure to have her around!
We Already Have A Permanent Citizens Assembly
Having a Citizens Assembly on electoral reform solves the wrong problem.
Today’s News: Moon Joy comes down to earth, plus some good sports stories, Poilievre’s political obit, and Canada Good News
They're back! Hooray! They're back! Damn... Because for a few days we had Moon Joy. But now that the astronauts are safely back, its back to doomscrolling I guess. When…
Musical interlude
Tragically Hip - Vapour Trails
Friday Afternoon Links
Assorted content to end your week.- Catherine Rampell highlights how Donald Trump's economy is divided starkly between profiteering insiders and exploited chumps. Andrew Feinberg reports on Trump's plans to issue…
The SCC Ruling On Quebec’s Secularism Law Will Be More Profound Than You Think
We've had a few weeks now since the hearings at the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) in the matter of Montreal English School Board, et al v. Quebec Attorney General,…
Signs Of The Times
One of these days, I hope to get back to actually writing something meaningul. Until my inspiration returns, this will have to do: So much for values, eh?Recommend this Post
Today’s News: Whither the Liberals?, Melania talk, Trump talk, Iran War talk, Pope Leo talk, Artemis II Briefing, and Hot Daddy Summer
MP Gladu enters Liberal Party Conversion Therapy, by Graeme MacKay "Whither the Liberals?" after the Gladu crossing The At Issue panel tonight (with Rob Shaw from CHEK TV Victoria) TLDW:…
Alberta libraries, staff, city councillors denounce Dan Williams’ book censorship scheme
If Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams’ scheme to ban books in public libraries is intended as way to distract voters from the deluge of uncomplimentary Globe and Mail stories…
Thursday Afternoon Links
This and that for your Thursday reading.- Graham Readfearn reports on new research showing how more and more people are facing non-survivable heat - and that matters are getting worse…
On Heroes and Role Models
Simone Weil A couple months ago I wrote that we should not feel blame-worthy if we can’t do all the most courageous things in order to protect our neighbours or…
Today’s News: Comics roundup, Liberal majority nears, Iran ceasefire ceases, Pope Leo won’t be silenced, plus Carney talks to Artemis II
Comic roundupI found lots of good comics about Wednesday's events. Gladu's vote puts the Liberals on the cusp of majority Like many Liberals, I don't like Gladu nor do I…
Never mind the law, public opinion, or common sense: Danielle Smith will ensure there’s a separation referendum on the ballot
The spectre of separation haunting Alberta nowadays may deeply divide the province, but almost everyone seems to agree about one thing: No matter what happens, no matter what the courts…
American jihadist
President Trump has been trimming the upper ranks of his administration. He has, for instance,... The post American jihadist first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Democrat Ro Kohhana Explains Why The Democrats Are Such Losers
Couldn't have said it better myself:When the President of the United States threatens genocide against millions of innocent people, Democratic leadership should stand in clear moral opposition — not hide…
Giant Rat Statue Unveiled in Cambodia
Cambodia was plagued with landmines and the efforts to remove all the mines have been rather impressive. The country is still digging up landmines as clearing them will take a…