Vote Out Anders – Part 84
Only Rob Anders has this theory, because he pays closer attention to the House of Commons than anyone else. At least when Rob Anders is sleeping, he can’t say anything…
2012
The secret life of ACLJ lawyer not a secret any more. Stone cold silence from US religious right
I wonder if this story of a 50 something prominent religious right lawyer wrecking his life will have legs? James M. Henderson is known as Senior Counsel in the Washington…
Giganto-Schism
While the people of St. Tropezia were still somewhat bemused by the dire calamities promised by the Trans-Catholic Church, they found themselves drawn irresistibly to the gigantic women of their…
Interesting Trudeau story
…which would have been helped if there had been at least one source speaking on the record.
corporate greenwashing and the myth of consumer sovereignty
One of the wonderful things about no longer working for Evil Corporate Law Firm – and there are so many! – is no longer contributing to a firm that represents…
Really Cool Old Squash and Writing Festivals
I still haven’t had a chance to catch my breath since returning home from our trip to Newfoundland last week, having jumped with both feet into the Turtle Island Writing…
Trudeau’s Challenging Cakewalk
With victory almost assured, Trudeau can work on his form, rather than swing for the knock-out Now that we have confirmation about what we’ve known all summer, and now that…
Pope Says Gays Aren’t Fully Developed Humans Who Threaten Families
In a speech to French bishops last week, Pope Benedict XVI announced that gay people aren’t fully developed humans and are threatening families. While I’m sure very few gay people…
Muskrat Timelines slide back #nlpoli
Here’s what VOCM reported after Nalcor chief executive Ed Martin delivered a speech to St. John’s Rotary earlier this year: Ed Martin won’t get into precise dates but says a…
Mulroney, the CIA, and the Con Meat Factory
Oh no. Blow me down like a leprechaun. It turns out Brian Mulroney didn't have to sing and dance for Ronald and Nancy Reagan at the Shamrock Summit. Like the…
The Point of Taxes
What follows is my submission to BC’s Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. Any other British Columbians interested in influencing next year’s budget have until October 18 to…
A Quick Break from the Provincial Race to Bring You…
A few quick words on the provincial NDP race, and then we’ll broach some Federal news that I have let languish in limbo for far too long. Firstly, I should…
Ontario Progressive Conservatives embrace contradictions.
I was browsing through the Ontario Progressive Conservative ‘Party History’ page, and I noticed the amusing contradictions. Before that, let’s start with their more recent leader/Premier, pulled directly from their…
CAW Sets Sights on National Auto Policy as Chrysler Deal Ratifies
CAW members at Chrysler have approved a new collective agreement, voting 90 per cent in favour of ratification. Voting took place at a series of ratification meetings held Saturday September…
Let’s Consider a Street Nursing Program For British Columbia
When Athabasca University alumnus Tracey Collins walked across the stage to receive her Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, she brought attention to her pioneering work in street nursing--and made…
Selected Personal Posts
The following is a select list of substantive personal posts I’ve made over the years. Writing and Alienation, September 2012 Anticipatory Detox; Or, Maybe Some Posting About Masculinity, July 2012…
Selected Posts About Knowledge Production and Transmission
This is a select list of original posts that talk about knowledge production, not counting related book reviews. Challenging Conspiracy Theory Thinking, March 2011 Reasons Not To Become an Academic,…
Selected Gender/Sexuality Posts
The following is a select list of original posts related to gender and/or sexuality, not including book reviews. Responding to “How to Talk to Women Without Pissing Them Off”, September…