Beaches East York LPC news: lots happenin’!
Calgary Centre notwithstanding, it’s a good time to be a Grit. I truly feel that all the signs that are pointing toward a revitalization of the Liberal brand (and values),…
2012
Who ever said Canadian politics was dull?
What an exciting day to be a political addict in Canada. Who says Canadian politics is boring? People who aren’t paying attention, that’s who. At least four exciting things happened…
Who ever said Canadian politics was dull?
What an exciting day to be a political addict in Canada. Who says Canadian politics is boring? People who aren’t paying attention, that’s who. At least four exciting things happened…
Well This Is a Real Kick in the Schnitzel
Brace yourself (no pun intended). Germany is about to outlaw sex between humans and animals. Yeah, you got that right. And, yeah, that means that up till now, it was…
Ron Hawkins—Reflecting on Rock’n’Roll Politics
Adam Davidson-Harden talked with the talented Toronto-based musician and artist Ron Hawkins in Toronto. You can read Ron’s bio and find out about his solo music and that of his…
What We’re Really Fighting Over at Doha
Yes, you're right, it's carbon emissions we're fighting over at Doha but perhaps not in the way you imagine.We, in the developed world, are fighting for our our continued domination…
The Progressive Right (and Rabble) Anger Sun News! #topoli
Alex Pierson, Sun News morning anchor, links to a story on Rabble calling for today’s Grey Cup to be used as a “farewell” parade to Rob Ford. Naturally, she’s angry.…
Mammoliti Speaks More
endorses Doug Holyday, presumably for caretaker mayor. Something I would be OK with, personally.
Americans considered blowing up the Moon during the cold war to scare the Russian
The idea was to use a nuke to blow up the moon to scare the Russians. What did they think, that it was a small rock? Crazy!!
Racialized Policing
Readers will be familiar with the examples of police relations with Aboriginal people and Black Canadians offered by Elizabeth Comack, a sociologist and author at the University of Manitoba who…
There’s Your Problem – Too Damned Much Wiggle Room
The wrench in the gears that prevents meaningful international action on global change is the enormous wiggle room in the debate. This arises, in large part, because of the opportunity…
Nobody Loves The Mayor
Calling the situation a “crisis” for city hall, Coun. Giorgio Mammoliti, a Ford ally, said he would not support a byelection because he thinks it would be a waste of…
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading.- Paul Boothe discusses the dangers of giving in to resource-boom hype rather than planning for sustainable development:The resource roller coaster and the crazy…
Jerome’s Jawbone of an Ass #nlpoli
Last week Premier Kathy Dunderdale told the House of Assembly something that was patently not true. She said that the public utilities board had endorsed the Muskrat Falls project. She…
By-Election Breakdown
- It is up for fair debate whether or not the Trudeau/McGuinty comments cost the Liberal Party the Calgary Center seat. There is no question Liberals had wind at their…
By-Election Breakdown
– It is up for fair debate whether or not the Trudeau/McGuinty comments cost the Liberal Party the Calgary Center seat. There is no question Liberals had wind at their…
By-Election Breakdown
- It is up for fair debate whether or not the Trudeau/McGuinty comments cost the Liberal Party the Calgary Center seat. There is no question Liberals had wind at their…
By-Election Breakdown
– It is up for fair debate whether or not the Trudeau/McGuinty comments cost the Liberal Party the Calgary Center seat. There is no question Liberals had wind at their…
A Solar Powered Combustion Engine May Be in Your Future
This may sound counter-intutitive, but researches have begun a project to build an internal combustion engine (a common car engine) that runs off of solar power. Instead of using gas…
140Law – Legal Headlines for Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Tuesday, November 27, 2012: BC Legal aid lawyers start job action New Canadian copyright law accepts everyday activities…