What to Read When the World is On Fire
What to Read When the World is On Fire The new wave of climate change writing BY ARNO KOPECKY ILLUSTRATION BY MARIA NGUYEN Updated 11:23, Sep. 24, 2019 | Published…
September 2019
The whistleblower’s letter. Wow.
I’ve read whistleblower stuff before – I was one myself, back in the day, in Ottawa – but not one as meticulously detailed as this one. Link here.
Why Friday’s Climate Strike gives me hope for the future of our planet
Students and youth take part in climate protests in Australia. Photo by Julian Meehan (Flickr). Across the world, students and young people are mobilizing for the Global Climate Strike, the…
Connecting The Dots
While concern grows daily about the increasing toll climate change is exacting, people still have a hard time connecting it with their daily practices. Sadly, this cognitive dissonance is being…
I Had My Doubts – Yesterday. Today, It Might Be On.
Those Whom the Gods Would Destroy They First Make Mad Imagine sweeping up Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani and Bill Barr in one web of corruption. Upwards of a dozen spooks…
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. – George Monbiot argues that it’s time to cap the amount of wealth any person can accumulate, while highlighting the importance of accepting…
The future of the global economy hinges on four games of chicken
Container ships at the Port of Oakland. Photo by mental.masala (Flickr). In the classic game of chicken, two drivers race directly toward each other, and the first to swerve is…
Transparently Ducking
When it comes to campaigns and activities a candidate might do, there are certain general expectations in this day and age. And when a campaign or candidate decides to buck…
Northern Reflections 2019-09-26 08:59:00
A year ago, the Conservatives were predicting a juggernaut. Chantal Hebert writes: Maclean’s December 2018 issue captured the belligerent spirit of the time with a cover picture featuring Ontario, Saskatchewan…
“500 climate change denying scientists” – yeah, no.
I’ve been bothering to engage with some of the climate change deniers on the Sudbury Star’s Facebook page. They link to a Brietbart article saying that there’s over 500 scientists…
Participate in the Climate Strike to Meet Others who Care
Earlier this year Kate Black (not the person in the picture) wrote an article in Masionneuve about what’s it like to feel alone against the world. For years people have…
“How dare you?” Greta Thunberg.
Somebody must have explained to the 16-year old from Sweden that you have to be brash to get noticed in North America. She would be quite unlikely to say ‘How…
Appointment of Stephen Mandel to AHS board proves failure’s no barrier to success in Jason Kenney’s Alberta
Who says Premier Jason Kenney can’t unite Albertans? Sometime today, Mr. Kenney will appoint Stephen Mandel to the governing board of Alberta Health Services. Well, the announcement will be made…
Trudeau’s proposed speculation tax
I’ve written a blog post about the Trudeau Liberals’ recently-proposed speculation tax on residential real estate owned by non-resident, non-Canadians. The full blog post can be accessed here.
Minister of SaskPower, Duncan, Should Resign
I don’t think I’ve ever called for a Minister to resign before, while on the radio, but Duncan should definitely quit screwing up Saskatchewan, SaskPower, and our environment. You and…
Jayme Knyx’s Past Legal Troubles
Jayme Knyx of the Yellow Vests is best known for being a shitty musician and for organizing a fundraising concert called Canada’s Patriot Party – that was loaded with hate…
18 HOURS
A Guest Post From a Tired Caregiver With a short break for sleep, my teenaged daughter Lily has screamed, shouted, ranted and thrown household objects for 18 hours straight. She…
BREAKING; Andrew Scheer screwed Stiflers mom
Take that Kinsella...
BREAKING; Andrew Scheer screwed Stiflers mom
Take that Kinsella...