But What Did They Expect?
David Cameron is wasting no time hammering rightwing nails in Britain’s coffin. He has served notice he’ll be making the most of his slim majority win last week and the…
2015
Stuff Happens, week 17: Freedom for Omar; a Facebook face plant; pollsters get it wrong (again)
At long last, a bit of justice for Omar Khadr. The so-called war criminal was finally released on bail in Edmonton this week, despite the best efforts of the despicable…
And So It Begins
It’s an idea that’s been kicked around for quite a while – the use of military force to thwart climate change migration. To some it’s a matter of doing what’s…
Calling capital’s bluff in Alberta
The votes had barely been counted in Alberta when stories purporting to herald capital flight, particularly from the oil sands, were already appearing in venues like the Financial Post. As…
On Misinformation
What do we do when people build their beliefs on misinformation? At least some of the people protesting the new sex ed curriculum have some shocking ideas of what Wynne…
Oh, And Another Thing
Without doubt, some readers will be wearying of my seeming obsession with Omar Khadr. A good part of my interest in him over the past few years stems from the…
“Author, Author”
Having written many political speeches over the years, it would have been a pleasant surprise to hear the shout for the author to take a bow among the applause at…
Changing The Frame
George Lakoff, a Professor of Cognitive Science at UC Berkeley, argues that we all see the world through brain structures he calls frames: Those brain structures are called “frames.” If…
Like Lemmings off a Cliff
Canadians who have been taking notice will be aware that C51, the police state law, has past 3rd reading in the house and now goes before the Senate for final…
Another Great Canadian Writer Goes After Stephen Harper
There are a number of good books out there that document the horror of what Stephen Harper and his monstrous regime have done to Canada.Books by writers like Lawrence Martin,…
At least we’re not last in sparkle ponies
The final item is intended to remind us that, for corporate welfare bums, creating good quality jobs is not high on the list of priorities.
Despite his huge unintended favour to the NDP, U of A chair Doug Goss needs to step aside
PHOTOS: Doug Goss chairs the notorious news conference at which five prominent Edmonton businessmen assailed the New Democrats as amateurs and patronized Albertans about their need to start “thinking straight”…
Are Stephen Harper’s Cons Sheltering a Nazi War Criminal?
As the world celebrates V-E Day, on the 70th anniversary of the great victory over the Nazis.And Stephen Harper uses the occasion to celebrate himself.A disturbing question must be asked.Are…
Why Are Elementary Teachers REALLY Starting Strike Action? (Pass this on to anyone who is curious about why/how we are striking)
I have found, in talking to many people, that most people don't know the real reasons why teachers are taking strike action all over Ontario right now. It has NOTHING…
Why Are Elementary Teachers REALLY Starting Strike Action? (Pass this on to anyone who is curious about why/how we are striking)
I have found, in talking to many people, that most people don’t know the real reasons why teachers are taking strike action all over Ontario right now. It has NOTHING…
Why Are Elementary Teachers REALLY Starting Strike Action? (Pass this on to anyone who is curious about why/how we are striking)
I have found, in talking to many people, that most people don't know the real reasons why teachers are taking strike action all over Ontario right now. It has NOTHING…
Why Are Elementary Teachers REALLY Starting Strike Action? (Pass this on to anyone who is curious about why/how we are striking)
I have found, in talking to many people, that most people don’t know the real reasons why teachers are taking strike action all over Ontario right now. It has NOTHING…
Site C Dam: Crown strikes out with attempt to gut First Nation’s Judicial Review
Location of proposed Site C Dam (photo: Damien Gillis) The federal government struck out in court Friday in its attempt to gut key passages of the Doig River First Nation’s…
What It Means to be a Mother… and a Daughter
Recently, I was chatting with my friend and fellow disability Mom, Julie Keon. I had the privilege of writing the foreword to Julie’s profoundly moving new book, What I Would…