RIP Bruce McDonald, Progressive Blogger
Just heard the devastating news about the recent untimely passing of Bruce McDonald of Canuck Attitude. Brucie was a mensch, pure and simple. The fact that his passion and warmth…
December 2010
Montreal Massacre: “Remember, then organize.”
by matttbastard Record snowfall may have forced the cancellation of local commemorative events, but the memories of December 6th, 1989 remain fresh, regardless of where we wrestle with them. Though…
Part II:Why we must limit the influence of corporate media
This is the second of a seven-part series that will address the need to develop independent media -- print, broadcast and Internet based -- in CanadaWARNING: News from corporate-owned media…
Part III:Globe’s pro-business reporting example of bad journalism
This is the third of a seven-part series that will address the need to develop independent media -- print, broadcast and Internet based -- in Canada. Staff reporters at the…
Carole James Resigns
Ding dong the bitch is gone! I always liked BC NDP Leader Carole James’ resume. I liked her less than I liked her resume. She sounded like exactly the kind…
Comparing Responses to the MacLean’s ‘Too Asian’ Article: UVic and UBC
Naturally, MacLean's 'Too Asian' article caused a stir across Canadian campuses (in response, MacLean's has changed the name of the article and qualified some of its points). However, it's interesting…
Comparing Responses to the MacLean’s ‘Too Asian’ Article: UVic and UBC
Naturally, MacLean’s ‘Too Asian’ article caused a stir across Canadian campuses (in response, MacLean’s has changed the name of the article and qualified some of its points). However, it’s interesting…
Comparing Responses to the MacLean’s ‘Too Asian’ Article: UVic and UBC
Naturally, MacLean's 'Too Asian' article caused a stir across Canadian campuses (in response, MacLean's has changed the name of the article and qualified some of its points). However, it's interesting…
Comparing Responses to the MacLean’s ‘Too Asian’ Article: UVic and UBC
Naturally, MacLean’s ‘Too Asian’ article caused a stir across Canadian campuses (in response, MacLean’s has changed the name of the article and qualified some of its points). However, it’s interesting…
WOA Profile: Lorraine Hoffman — Where Industry Meets Ancestry
"We're all capitalists here. We're not anti-industry, but we do strive to find a balance. We need to find sustainable ways of doing things."— Lorraine Hoffman, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation…
WOA Profile: Lorraine Hoffman — Where Industry Meets Ancestry
“We’re all capitalists here. We’re not anti-industry, but we do strive to find a balance. We need to find sustainable ways of doing things.” — Lorraine Hoffman, Athabasca Chipewyan First…
WOA Profile: Lorraine Hoffman — Where Industry Meets Ancestry
"We're all capitalists here. We're not anti-industry, but we do strive to find a balance. We need to find sustainable ways of doing things."— Lorraine Hoffman, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation…
WOA Profile: Lorraine Hoffman — Where Industry Meets Ancestry
“We’re all capitalists here. We’re not anti-industry, but we do strive to find a balance. We need to find sustainable ways of doing things.” — Lorraine Hoffman, Athabasca Chipewyan First…
Guy Debord’s “Society of the Spectacle”
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Homesick Sunday
'Tis the season, or at least the lights hanging around Oxford Street would suggest so. Unsurprisingly I'm getting a bit homesick for Canada. Doesn't help matters that I spent most…
White Man’s Burden Protocol Should Die
The Kyoto Protocol ends in 2012. It has accomplished very little and deserves to die. The problem with the Kyoto Protocol is pretty straightforward: it blames the West for climate…
Tar on the Tusks – The Walrus sells out to Big Oil
Canada's preeminent culture magazine has let Big Oil lie about the tar sands on its pages.
Part IV:Sustainable independent media needs a breakthrough
This is the fourth of a seven-part series that will address the need to develop independent media -- print, broadcast and Internet based -- in Canada.Canadians might be surprised to…
My presentation to City Council
Although I requested to speak to Council late on Wednesday, I was the first speaker on the list for the Thursday meeting. After I had made my presentation, one of…
The Tea Party Strikes Back
How dare President Obama attempt to the Bush-era tax cuts for the rich expire, adding a whopping 4.6% to an already “overtaxed” population! But America shouldn’t worry, ’cause the Tea…