Jacques Henripin, demographer and public intellectual, 1926-2013
It’s sad that it took a death of a very notable figure in my research field to jump-start my blogging for the fall term, but I didn’t want to let…
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Jacques Henripin, demographer and public intellectual, 1926-2013
It's sad that it took a death of a very notable figure in my research field to jump-start my blogging for the fall term, but I didn't want to let…
Jacques Henripin, demographer and public intellectual, 1926-2013
It’s sad that it took a death of a very notable figure in my research field to jump-start my blogging for the fall term, but I didn’t want to let…
Creating Hierarchies of Rights
Recently, we have had a series of stories where there have been arguments put forth that there should be “exemptions” in non-discrimination laws for religious beliefs. Yesterday’s column by Licia…
‘Completely Wrong’ but Not In Error
David Wiley writes, “A careful reading of the post he links to, however, shows that this is completely wrong. The problems described in the post are the result of two…
Naomi Klein urges unions to join climate change fight
In a speech delivered at the founding convention of Canada’s new super-union, UNIFOR, award-winning journalist, best selling author and activist, Naomi Klein, urged unions to take action on climate change…
Breaking Down Solitary [California Prison Hunger Strike]
on the main Kersplebedeb website: http://kersplebedeb.com/posts/breaking-down-solitary-california-prison-hunger-strike/
LPC Lead NOT Weed Fuelled!
Latest Nanos Numbers: #LPC 36, #CPC 30, #NDP 25 #PnPCBC with @evansolomoncbc #CDNpoli— Will (@natnewswatch) September 4, 2013 Don’t even think it. The economy has been, and will likely remain,…
16 Schools Across Canada to Leave Canadian Federation of Students
16 colleges and universities across Canada, including the University of Toronto, have petitioned to leave the national student lobby group, Canadian Federation of Students. The post 16 Schools Across Canada…
Overcoming ‘Overburden’: The Climate Crisis And A Unified Left Agenda
I’m so very happy and honored to be able to share this historic day with you. The energy in this room — and the hope the founding of this new…
Open letter to all men, everywhere
Dear Men: Good God Almighty. I’ve given up on swimming, starting right about now. You? Sincerely, Warren
Stocking Stuffer
In “A Great Game” you’ll learn how hockey prospered, despite Wilfrid Laurier’s stifling taxes. For those taking bets on whether we’d see Harper’s long talked about hockey book before or…
Syria – The First Big Proxy War of Cold War II
Russia’s in. China’s in. The United States is in. Iran is in, so is Israel. Everyone else within pipeline distance might soon be in also. It’s still about Syria, sort…
Ghost trees of #ldnont
Pen Equity, a developer from Toronto has completely bypassed the usual, legal, agreed-upon provincial environmental approval process and won approval from the job hungry, sprawl friendly city council of London…
A Christian Speaks In Defense Of Gay Marriage
Calm, eloquent and convincing, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd offers his reasons for supporting gay marriage. Rarely have I heard a politician articulate and defend his position so well. He…
Judge Denies National Review’s Motion to Reconsider Ruling in Michael Mann’s Defamation Case
Cross-posted with permission from Climate Science Watch. “The Court finds that there is sufficient evidence in the record to demonstrate that Plaintiff is likely to succeed on the merits,” said…
F-35 Could Cost Canada 71-Billion Dollars
It’s only 25-billion more than the current estimates of the Department of National Defence but, hey, it’s only money. A worst-case scenario of cost risks in a Department of National…
CMAJ: Are we betting on the welfare of our patients?
This week’s editorial in the Canadian Medical Association Journal may have raised the eyebrows of some hospital CEOs. John Fletcher raises a question we asked more than year ago –…
In our justice system litigation over spiritual or religious convictions should not presumptively have a safe harbour from costs
Delicata v. Incorporated Synod of the Diocese of Huron, 2013 ONCA 540: There was no basis in the evidence for any such determination. As a matter of principle, in our…