A Rational View on Nuclear Power
Like George Monbiot or James Hansen and James Lovelock, I don't think we're going to be able to free ourselves of our fossil fuel addiction without embracing every non-carbon energy…
May 2011
When Bowie Met Springsteen.
It'sSoHardToBeASaintInThisCityVilleI had never met Ian Reid for real. But I did know of him by reputation. Political reputation that is.Not personal.So when Ian popped-up here, in the comments, after I…
Music for a Sunday: Gil Scott-Heron, RIP
This great underrated gem comes courtesy of a man who left us far too soon, this past Friday, aged 62. We need him more than ever, especially when stories like…
Animal, vegetable, boy or girl?
The last time I was pregnant, (not all that long ago) people would ask me, "do you know if it's a boy or a girl"? And I would usually answer,…
Molly’sBlog 2011-05-29 16:54:00
PERSONAL:THEN AND NOW:As part of the cleanup that never ends I recently came across a series of old publications ie the 'Discussion Bulletin' published by Frank Girard down Michegan way.…
Heritage Front in the News Again: Libya Connection
When the people of Libya rose up revolt some months ago, there were very few people who defended the Gaddafi regime. One of those who did defend Gaddafi was Ian…
The kind of influence that Jack and the NDP don’t have today?
Here we are almost a month after the election and if you read the MSM and the Liberal blogosphere you would think we have nothing but doom and gloom ahead…
Think of Them As "Terrorists In Training"
Another screwed up NATO airstrike in Afghanistan. 14-dead, reportedly all women and children. Six others wounded. The Talibs are busy signing up new recruits.Karzai's beating his chest. Says this is…
Another myth in the making?
Jason Kenney made an appearance at the Ontario Progressive Conservative convention yesterday to promote his own brand of politics. Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney says immigrants allowed the Conservatives…
the new media is the new message
I'll be hosting one of my occasional Maple Syrup Editions of Virtually Speaking tonight, discussing the work of one of Canada's most famous thinkers, Marshall McLuhan, with another of our…
Jessica Simpson: How to keep your teeth sparkling clean?
"Check out Jessica Simpson's oral hygiene tips. The pop star has an unusual way of keeping her teeth sparkling. "I don't brush my teeth. No, really! I just use Listerine…
Canadian vs. European French
As any other language, French comes in all kinds of varieties. Most of the French spoken in North America is inherited from the early Norman settlers of the 17th century.…
The 10 Best Progressive Posts of the Week
In no particular order:-Art Threat points us towards the excellent documentary Budrus.-Buckdog provides "clarity" on the NDP's position vis-à-vis a possible Quebec referendum (factchecker)-Bill Longstaff gives dap to Sheila Fraser.-Because…
Radio Without Boundaries: Crowd-sourcing history with personal memories – The Place and Memory Project (interview with Shea Shackelford)
Imagine a ghostly landscape conjured with the voices of people telling stories about their lives. Memories have their places. But they also animate our recollections of who we were in…
Sunday Morning Links
Assorted content for your Sunday reading.- John Allemang's profile of Jack Layton is well worth a read in full. But after a campaign where any show of support can easily…
The Party Executive of the Socialist Party of Ontario
Sisters & Brothers;Thank you to everyone who came out to our founding convention on May 28th.It was a great day of discussion, debate and socialist democracy in action.A special thanks…
Who will Harper Appoint as Auditor General?
With Sheila Fraser’s 10 year term ending, Harper would have to appoint a new auditor general. For lack of a better system, the government is the one who appoints the…
Canada dutifully fulfills the US’s role towards Israel
Canadian policy and rhetoric has been staunchly pro-Israel for a long a time. It is a stance which, especially with Harper at the helm, arguably resulted in Canada's inability to…