There are only three clinics that provide abortions left in the state of Kansas. That is three too many for the Rethuglican Kansas governor. like many other state governors, this…
The word ‘patriotism’ comes from the Latin ‘pater’, which means “father”, through the Greek ‘patris’ (fatherland) -> ‘patrios’ (of one’s fathers) -> ‘patriotes’ (fell...
Having difficulty celebrating Canada Day fully knowing only too well how the Harper Regime has embarrassed us around the world - most significantly on global warming and climate change and,…
I have always loved this song. Always. I know, it is a separatist anthem and I don't care. The imagery is beautiful, human and dare I say it, quintessentially Canadian.
My wish for you on your birthday is a return to the sense of common purpose and possibility that made the railway a reality.
It's not Grit Girl, but it'll doPrediction: three consecutive majorities. Dalton McGuinty is going to pull a Chretien.WFDS
You can't say we haven't been warned - again and again and again. Forces of instability are setting in around the world. You name it. Everything from deforestation; desertification; air/land/water…
Well, while Stevie Spiteful has already begun the task of flushing Canada down the toilet in earnest: And he turns us into another version of tea-party nation: Stevie Spiteful keeps…
Is that it overshadows any Stephen Harper attempts to do the same.
And all that. No Cobourg frolic this year, unfortunately, just work, work, work The dearth of posts the past week is not for lack of trying — have several rattling…
The most recent news about Dominique Strauss-Kahn has come as a bit of a bombshell. The case against him for raping a chambermaid appears to be on the brink of…
The socialist former head of the IMF, Dominique Strauss-Khan, appeared in a New York court this morning where he was released from house arrest and had his $6-million bail and…
Rick Perry, the Texas Governor, is having a party. And you're invited!Rick Perry: Negotiating a bill with the Opposition party?Well... maybe you are. Not sure. It's a prayer party but…
The Innu of Labrador voted overwhelmingly in favour of something on Thursday. News media are calling it the “New Dawn” agreement and say that the vote approves the Lower Churchill…
From Krugman, who else:And don’t believe the nonsense about the benefits of spending cuts that has taken over much of our public discourse: slashing spending at a time when the…
The good folks in Samara are hosting a fun contest this summer, asking Canadians to vote for their favourite political books. I for one think this is a great idea,…
From Canada Causes Cancer:Asbestos causes cancer and other deadly lung diseases.That's why asbestos has been banned in 52 nations, including the European Union. Not to mention, the Canadian government removed…
We used to call July 1st, 'Dominion Day' .... now we call it 'Canada Day'. Have a happy and safe one!
Some hilarious clips from Beck’s tenure at Faux News. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economySource: Lawrence O’Donnell show “The Last Word”, MSNBC.
A quote from Maclean's, about six weeks ago:"Jack Layton’s biggest management problem when the House of Commons reconvenes may well be the newly elected MP from St. John’s South-Mount Pearl."Ya…
