Training for movements
Photo by The Charlatan Many activist spaces these days spend time developing critical analysis through events, writing, and discussion. But as much as we might wish otherwise, sharp analysis doesn’t…
May 2019
Polymer perversity
I am reminded by everything from my computer keyboard to the more recent fillings in my teeth that there are few substances more ubiquitous than plastic. It litters the land,…
In Historic First, U.K. Parliament Declares a Climate Emergency
“We have no time to waste,” Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said. “We are living in a climate crisis that will spiral dangerously out of control unless we take rapid and…
Meanwhile, in India
This is what climate change looks like today in eastern India.
In this PMO, it’s what you don’t know
And they don’t know plenty. It’s been a couple weeks, and I’m still wondering who the fucking genius was who decided it would be a good idea for Justin Trudeau…
The Day Justin Trudeau Put Jason Kenney In His Place
In my last post I warned that Jason Kenney's imperial ambitions could help take this country to a very bad place.Even if they did help re-elect Justin Trudeau. But when…
ONE MILLION Species at Imminent Risk and That Includes You.
A UN scientific panel is about to release a jarring report. We are heading for extinction. The world’s leading scientists will warn the planet’s life-support systems are approaching a danger…
Mueller Time
After William Barr’s performance before the Senate Judiciary Committee and his refusal to show up before the House Judiciary Committee, it’s time to hear from Robert Mueller. Eugene Robinson writes:…
Reading the Polling Tea Leaves
Yesterday I wrote about how the signs of the Fall election are starting to be seen. Well another sign of an upcoming election is an uptick in polling and the…
A year late and a candidate short.
Welcome to the fray, Jeremy Broadhurst. As the just appointed campaign chair for the liberals this year, you have your work cut out for you. I would not say the…
In other news, Messrs. Maggi and Graves continue to say that #LavScam has had no effect
? #cdnpoli poll ANGUS REID INSTITUTE Decided+Leaning: #CPC 38% | #LPC #25% | #NDP 18% | #GPC 11% | Apr 26-30 n=1,525 online pic.twitter.com/9pm8vW2hFx — David Akin (@davidakin) May 3,…
Meanwhile, back on the Alberta farm, when in doubt, blame Ottawa
CALGARY – Meanwhile, back on the farm, a new template for government of Alberta news releases is a-birthin’. Henceforth and forevermore, presumably, all news releases issued by Alberta’s New Government…
Just Tell the Damned Truth
One of the most overlooked elements of the Extinction Rebellion is the demand for truth. They want government to tell the truth. Governments, ours very much included, tell a political…
Quesnel Mayor Bob Simpson Dumps Facebook-Life Now Is More Peaceful and Productive
Hardly a day goes by without hearing stories of Facebook’s wrongdoing on many levels. Privacy issues are exploited, information sold and manipulated and flat out nastiness and misinformation have in…
May 2nd, 2011
It was eight years ago tonight, one of the most amazing nights of my life. It was the end of a wild weeks long ride, and the start of another.…
Swedish teen Greta Thunberg says political inaction is destroying her future.
Our politicians are controlled by their political parties and few, if any, are prepared to put their careers on the line by actually challenging the status quo controllers. RH Originally…
May 2: Let’s get real….
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/kenney-court-bill-c69-senate-1.5119675 https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/permafrost-melting-1.5119767 https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/venezuela-uprising-1.5117870 Let’s see now.Premier Kenney of Alberta is refusing to recognize global warming in any way. The U.S. is creating chaos in Venezuela so it’s billionaires can steal…
What Yesterday Meant to Me
Since that first time I heard Greta Thunberg, I sensed that something wonderful might be about to happen. Eventually she inspired a resistance. The school children’s revolt and then Extinction…
First Signs of Election Season
As we talk about a lot at this blog, the next Federal election is just around the corner. Or at least it feels like it’s just around the corner, as…