Only Public Outrage
At the beginning of the week, House Republicans voted to gut the Congressional Ethics Office. The next day they voted to reverse their decision after being scolded by their leader…
January 2017
Ms. Leitch reveals her true self
.@KellieLeitch, who we should all make a point to never call doctor. https://t.co/yjQDNAo5rN #cpcldr #cdnpoli #cpc pic.twitter.com/WxCWrDqeK5 — Warren Kinsella (@kinsellawarren) January 5, 2017
The adults are leaving the White House.
We were never as concerned with George W. Bush as President of the United States. Everyone seemed to understand that ‘W’ is as dumb as a Texas hitching post, but…
Public Support for Muskrat Falls #nlpoli
Corporate Research Associates isn’t the only pollster in the universe, no matter what some people locally seem to believe. CRA released the results of a question the company asked during…
The Danny Brand (2006) #nlpoli
The defining characteristic of Danny Williams’ term as a politician – and particularly his term as Premier thus far – has been his relentless use of specific marketing approaches to…
What the hell happened? (repost)
How did this happen? How is it that we find ourselves in this bizarre alternate reality? The policy wonks were already celebrating the coronation of Hillary Clinton, but even as…
The Safety Pin and the Swastika (repost)
If you had read in early 2016 about a National Policy Institute conference on the theme of “Identity Politics,” you might have assumed it was an innocent gathering of progressives.…
Fred Henry, departing Catholic bishop, held strong pro-labour stance in addition to controversial social conservative views
PHOTOS: Frederick Henry during his 19 years as Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Calgary. (Screen shot from a diocese video.) Below: Two scenes from the picket line at…
‘The Darkest Dark,’ kids’ book by Chris Hadfield, Eric Fan and Terry Fan moves to top Edmonton fiction spot
Here is the list of the top 10 fiction and non-fiction titles sold in Edmonton for the week ended December 31, 2016, compiled on January 3, 2017 by Audreys Books…
Chris Hadfield’s ‘The Darkest Dark’ tops this week’s Audreys Books Best Sellers List
Here is the list of the top 10 fiction and non-fiction titles sold in Edmonton for the week ended December 31, 2016, compiled on January 3, 2017 by Audreys Books…
Oh the irony! Saskatchewan adopts Alberta’s single health region model, hated by Brad Wall’s fervent admirers
PHOTOS: Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall, who Alberta conservatives say is the real leader of Western Canada. Below: Saskatchewan Health Minister Jim Reiter, former Alberta premier Ed Stelmach, and Mr. Stelmach’s…
What it Means to Join a Political Party ( #cdnpoli )
A lot of people believe joining a political party means getting together and advancing policies and ideas that they collectively believe in.The truth is - the more important part about…
What it Means to Join a Political Party ( #cdnpoli )
A lot of people believe joining a political party means getting together and advancing policies and ideas that they collectively believe in. The truth is – the more important part…
How Saskatchewan is Driving Small Wind Producers Out of the Market
It would have been the first 100 per cent community-owned renewable power project in North America. Located just south of Swift Current, Sask., the $90-million project would have generated 35…
What it Means to Join a Political Party ( #cdnpoli )
A lot of people believe joining a political party means getting together and advancing policies and ideas that they collectively believe in. The truth is – the more important part…
Good riddance, Bishop Henry
You won’t be missed. Not by sane Catholics.
Protect Kevin “Rashid” Johnson from Prison Repression!
PLEASE FORWARD WIDELY WHEN: Anytime, but esp. on January 5th WHAT: Protect imprisoned activist-journalist Kevin “Rashid” Johnson FACEBOOK EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/1794902884117144/ On December 21, 2016, Kevin “Rashid” Johnson was the victim…
Basic Income: Progressive Dreams Meet Neoliberal Realities
Photo by Eli Christman Up until now, the concept of Basic Income (BI) has enjoyed a greater history of being proposed than of being implemented. We may well be approaching…
Canada in a Trump World
I’ll be hosting, and these fine folks will be on the panel: Desmond Cole, Activist, Author, Journalist Bernie M. Farber, ED the Mosaic Institute Ihsaan Gardee, ED National Counicl of…
Books, tents, fishing rods and such #nlpoli
Don’t ask why but Statistics Canada groups books in with sporting goods, hobbies, and music. The picture shows total sales in Newfoundland and Labrador each months from january 2014 to…