Their demonstrations have shaken Quebec in recent months, and yesterday students and environmentalists won major victories. At her first news conference as premier, Pauline Marois announced that her Parti Québécois…
Demonstrations in Egypt. Who are the winners and losers? I was talking to a gentleman who understands the Muslim world better than I do and he made some very interesting…
Ralph Nader isn’t pulling any punches when sizing up Mitt the Twit Romney. Hey, Mitt, why start with the 47 percent? Fully 100 percent of the nation’s 500 biggest corporations…
Along with Jesse Ventura this man, the former GOP governor of New Mexico and current Libertarian candidate for Prez, is one of the most interesting politicians in the United States.He…
The French government has directed its scientists to verify a study that found a genetically modified corn developed by Monsanto could be toxic. Even at low doses, the GMO studied…
Stephen Harper has never attended a Premier's Conference. He has been Prime Minister since 2006 and has turned down every invitation extended him to attend. Yesterday during Opposition Day in…
Stephen Harper has never attended a Premier’s Conference. He has been Prime Minister since 2006 and has turned down every invitation extended him to attend. Yesterday during Opposition Day in…
Stephen Harper has never attended a Premier's Conference. He has been Prime Minister since 2006 and has turned down every invitation extended him to attend. Yesterday during Opposition Day in…
Stephen Harper has never attended a Premier’s Conference. He has been Prime Minister since 2006 and has turned down every invitation extended him to attend. Yesterday during Opposition Day in…
Maybe that’s why they joined the Tea Party. America’s least educated white population is not faring particularly well. A study has shown their life expectancy has fallen by four years…
A bunch of shameless self promotion. Back in August I was invited to join Don McLenaghen on Radio Freethinker, the skeptical podcast of CiTR radio (the UBC radio station). Ethan…
United States v. Leonard, 2012 ONCA 622 holds that Aboriginal status is a factor to consider in extradition matters. The case also provides a good review of the current application…
I haven’t blogged much lately. I don’t know about the others out there but the situation (at least here in Canada) is increasingly disheartening. When you live under a government…
Source: Prince Albert Herald Of the candidates thus far, it seems that Trent Wotherspoon is getting the jump on having the most public appearances; as the candidate sat down with…
Leading Canadian climate scientist, Andrew Weaver, will be running for the British Columbia Green Party in next year’s election. Here’s hoping Dr. Weaver inspires his colleagues to follow his lead.…
In Japan the town of Kamikatsu people there create zero-waste while living a modern life. The community has taken the idea of a plastic bag ban to the next level…
Metaphorically of course. Burnt Orange Report, an Austin, Texas blog, reports that Bud Johnson of North Austin thought it would be cool to lynch an empty chair. The empty chair…
The Supreme Court of Canada has done the right thing by agreeing to consider the appeal regarding the prostitution laws in this country. In a 53 page decision and on…
The Council of Canadians and the seven ridings There was a hearing on Tuesday to consider a motion by the Conservatives that would compel the applicants to put up more…
….and, oh, it hurts. I don’t agree with the values (if they have any) of the New Brunswick Conservatives or the Liberals. Therefore, I would not run for office for…
