Demonstrations around the world against the proposed Syrian strike by U.S.
“A survey by The Associated Press shows that House members who are staking out positions are either opposed to or leaning against Obama’s plan for a military strike by more…
September 2013
Stevie Wonder Interviewed by Rev. Al Sharpton
Last night I watched a program “Advancing The Dream” (celebrating the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s speech “I have a Dream”) hosted by Rev. Al Sharpton. He had numerous…
A True Gateway Drug
For those who believe in the virtues of unfettered capitalism, you might want to read up on how teens and pre-teens are now ingesting nicotine, many for the first time,…
my why we still need feminism post
Online news is filled with stories about the rape chant from Saint Mary’s University and while there’s been backlash about it now somehow the students at that university have been…
The progressive left is just an urban legend.
Toronto Council’s left wing councillors love to show off their power. And Mayor Rob Ford could not be a better foil for them. The only problem is that Toronto ends…
Canada’s Sonny Corleone
Scott Reid writes in The Ottawa Citizen that the Senate scandal has forced Stephen Harper to give the Prime Minister’s Office a makeover. But that makeover isn’t merely cosmetic: But…
Its David Rose
So its best to ignore him when he writes on the issue of Global Warming or, really, on any issue, but this bit: The continuing furore caused by The Mail…
Feet Of Clay?
This from the folks at prima facie. Enjoy: Recommend this Post
My Reply to Non Autism Expert Dr. David H. Gorski Also Known as ORAC
Dr. David H. Gorski, who is NOT an autism expert, somewhat ironically, attacks parents, professionals and journalists who disagree with his autism disorders opinions as “quacks” Dear Dr. David H.…
Bombs and explosives are chemical weapons too
An eastern blogger who I mentioned in this estimable piece from 2011, is a loquacious commentator for one of Canada’s preeminent welfare bums. On his website Saturday, he joined the…
never forget, onion style
I think The Onion has outdone itself this time. From the Structural Steel Melt on Tower 7–Grain bread to the Twin Chowers cold cut combo with Ground Zero–Carb vinaigrette on…
It’s the Political Economy, Stupid
Exhibition catalogues rarely serve as more than an archive, but here the difference is by design. Envisioned as a series of intersecting projects, It’s the Political Economy, Stupid (Pluto Press,…
Beats Against Colonialism: A Tribe Called Red
The buzz around Ottawa’s electronic dance music group A Tribe Called Red has spread like wildfire. With sold-out shows as far apart as Austin, Texas, and Brighton, England, the three…
Virality, Solidarity and Meme Warfare
Ff course one can’t really be against memes, because it would do no good. It’s not like they can be voted off the internet island. But there are a few…
Proposed gas pipeline threatens vital Khutzeymateen Grizzly sanctuary
photo: Ian McAllister/Pacific Wild Read this Sept. 7 Vancouver Sun story on the risks to critical bear habitat from a proposed gas pipeline to future LNG terminals in Prince Rupert.…
Pensions and the Detroit Bankruptcy
Municipal workers across the United States — and especially those already retired — were dealt a warning shot in mid-July when the city of Detroit filed for bankruptcy. Municipal bankruptcies,…
New blog affiliate
Please welcome as a new blog affiliate to Progressive Bloggers: Democratic Voting Canada
Tho-Radia Beauty Products
In 1933, a pharmacist, Alexis Moussali and a Parisian doctor, Alfred Curie, launched a French range of radioactive beauty products, first from the Rue des Capucines and then from 146…
Southern Ontario Skins: A Cast of Stooges
Earlier today the blog hit the milestone number of 1,000,000 page views. But before treating ourselves to an adult beverage and a night on the town we thought we'd write…