Ireland Ditches Coal
Ireland joins the ranks of other countries that have officially ditched coal, yes coal. Coal that 20th century power source that gave us global warming which too many places, like…
On Useful Anger: Cohen’s All the Rage
How can we possibly approach the world today without being in a constant stage of rage? Philosopher and psychoanalyst Josh Cohen’s All the Rage suggests how to make this feeling…
Today’s News: International Women’s Day, some good Canadian stuff, latest on the US/Israel War, and Paralympics Catch-up
Sunday was International Women's Day - enjoy these: View on Threads View on Threads View on Threads And here's a great thread story: View on Threads View on Threads And…
Avi Lewis pulls ahead in fund-raising and the vibe as end of federal NDP leadership race nears
Online voting started yesterday in the NDP leadership contest, which from the start has appeared to be a two-horse race between Avi Lewis and Heather McPherson. The auguries suggest Mr.…
Leadership 2026: Ballot and Endorsement
At this stage of the NDP leadership campaign, there seems to be little doubt which two candidates are the most qualified for the job and best positioned to hit the…
In Session: Jeromy Farkas pushes back against Danielle Smith’s provincial property tax hikes — compares it to equalization
The Daveberta Podcast is back In SessionYou’ve probably noticed I haven’t recorded an episode of the Daveberta Podcast in a while — so if you were missing listening to it,…
The baby girl list 2025, from Aabshar to Zyrin
I learned something from watching Jeopardy recently. Most of the time, I learn pointless stuff like ‘State Insects’ or ‘College Mascots’, but this was more interesting: in Denmark, you can…
Some advice from the machine
#onpoli, #ldnont, Accounting isn’t Accountabilty.
Wise Law’s Top Ten Legal News Post for the Week of March 9, 2026
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Smarter Kids Emerge From Montessori Programs
If you’re looking for opinions on education all you need to do is ask parents what they think. If you want actually useful data to plan policy then talk to…
Wise Law’s Legal Headlines for the week of March 9, 2026
Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of March 9, 2026 from Wise Law on Twitter:Trump Administration, in Reversal, Tries to Continue Fight Against Law Firms Justin Timberlake…
Is the Alberta Prosperity Project having trouble finding enough Albertans willing to sign its separation petition?
Is the Alberta Prosperity Project having trouble finding enough Albertans willing to sign its Citizen Initiative Act petition to gets its separation referendum on the ballot next fall? One has…
Leadership 2026 Candidate Profile – Heather McPherson
What We KnewMcPherson entered the leadership campaign with both the advantage and the burden of being the first choice of the party establishment at a time when the party itself…
Leadership 2026 Candidate Profile – Tony McQuail
What We KnewMcQuail entered the campaign with the lowest profile in the field, but his bona fides as a voice for rural environmentalism were clear from the jump. What We’ve…
Leadership 2026 Candidate Profile – Avi Lewis
What We KnewWhile Lewis’ campaign narrative has normally been framed in terms of his family history in the NDP, the aspect of his track record that strikes me as more…
Things in Everyday Life With Surprising Royal Connections: English Actresses
Photo Credit: Peter C.G. Jackson Welcome back to the third article ina series looking at everyday thingswith surprising royal connections.We take it for granted these daysthat female roles in movies,…
Leadership 2026 Candidate Profile – Tanille Johnston
What We KnewTanille Johnston’s pitch to NDP leadership voters includes a strong combination of community governance and personal activism as an Indigenous leader. And she’s highlighted those themes throughout the…
Leadership 2026 Candidate Profile – Rob Ashton
With voting set to begin tomorrow in the federal NDP’s leadership campaign, I’ll take the opportunity to offer candidate profiles - focusing on what we knew at the start, what…
The Age of Doubt
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was the age of scientific advancement; it was the age of flat-earthers and chemtrail fanatics. It was…
What Stands Between Trump And His Nukes?
As he embroils the world in a vast and unnecessary international military conflagration, what is stopping Donald Trump from using nuclear weapons?