Does Trump Stand a Chance in 2020?
Donald Trump’s path to holding the White House in next year’s election was dealt a setback today by California governor Gavin Newsome. The governor signed into law today, “The Presidential…
July 2019
And Now, a Word From George
It’s hard to believe that Orwell wrote this 70 years ago.
Time For a Pre-Election Climate-Change Debate
Millenials, and those who follow them, are rightfully growing increasingly concerned about climate change. Thanks to the gift of mortality, it is unlikely that my cohort will be around to…
Anti-LGTBQ and Islamophobic Extremist Chris Vanderweide is REALLY Good at Alienating People
I know there's a tendency for ARC to highlight the rampant dysfunction and infighting of the far-right groups we cover on the blog (as our friends with Yellow Vests Canada…
For Sentient People, Liberals and Conservatives Excluded, It’s a No-Brainer.
Yes, I just disparaged Liberal and Conservative supporters but I have my reasons. For starters, they’re on the wrong side of what is sweeping the world, Canada included. Maybe they’ve…
Radio station XEPUR, Cherán, Michoacán
Radio is important in rural and less affluent areas of Mexico. A lot of people don’t have computers, smart phones (a lot of areas don’t have 4G coverage), or televisions.…
Why Is Epstein Not The Biggest Story On The Planet Right Now?
Jeffrey Epstein – someone we should all be talking about more because of the connections he has with current politicians and royalty.
Just "Completely," Is That It?
It’s hard not to speak of Donald Trump in superlatives. He’s just that sort of guy. Yes, he’s moronic. You could even say he’s completely moronic. Oh wait, that’s already…
Eating off the Hill: Northern Smokes BBQ in Scarborough
I believed I’ve mentioned before my fondness for southern-style BBQ developed during several trips to the Austin, Texas area during my previous career. Obviously nothing can compare, but a lot…
THE LATEST CHANGES IN MEDICARE FOR RESPITE CARE
I am delighted to host this very informative guest post by guest expert, Danielle K. Roberts about recent changes to respite benefits in US Medicare. According to the National Alliance…
Top 5 Reasons the Green New Deal is Workable, Winnable and the Idea We Need Right Now
This text is an edited excerpt from a speech given by Avi Lewis on the Leap’s “Green New Deal for All” tour in June 2019. 1.The Green New Deal Will…
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading. – CBC News highlights how cost-of-living issues look to play a key role in Canada’s federal election. And Jerry-Lynn Scofield points out that…
Christian Special Interest Groups and the Conservatives
Cons have a deep relationship with Christian special interest groups. Why?
Being a Gadfly or Just a Bitch
Or perhaps we should be casual observers watching the end without comment. Hmmm…. A few years ago, a friend with a similar house as mine in a similar neighbourhood complimented…
The Votes Of The Desperate
It’s been obvious ever since Donald Trump descended his escalator, that he lives in the past. Paul Krugman writes that’s he’s stuck in 1989: Why 1989? That was the year…
Making Canada(?) Great Again.
It is not art. It is campaign literature and it always feels like a race to the lowest common denominator, free from the rules of grammar, where less is more…
The ‘Chicago Principles’ are code for the right of the powerful and privileged to shout down everyone else
“Free speech in universities” is nowadays a rallying cry for the snowflakes of the extremist right, who can dish it out but can’t take it. It should come as no…
Juxtaposition
The effect of the perpetual fear of falling downwards on ideology: As far as there are forces at play that push job losers to the right of the ideological spectrum,…
The Mother of Confederation
Recently a preposterous letter was printed in the editorial section of the local newspaper. The author stated that the reason you don’t hear about Canada’s ‘founding mothers‘ is because there…
Favorite Murals
This is one of my favorite murals in Montreal. The bench and the flower pots are nice bonuses. Across the street from the Frontenac Metro station and the Maison de…