In Trumpland, Everything and Every One is Expendable.
One thing Donald Trump will never suffer from is an excess of empathy or responsibility or integrity. He exists to pursue but one thing – whatever suits his interests and…
2019
The 2019 National Convention of the Democratic Socialists of America
Photo by Steve Eberhardt. Courtesy of The Nation. The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) held its biennial convention from August 1-4 in Atlanta. There were 1,056 delegates, representing 80 local…
This Should Make Trump’s Week.
A federal judge has ordered that Donald Trump must release eight years of tax returns to the Manhattan District Attorney’s office. “This court cannot endorse such a categorical and limitless…
What’s the Plan When the Bubble Bursts?
Corruption, it is said, runs deep. Big money corruption, deeper still. Most didn’t notice the report of the International Monetary Fund that found that Canada subsidizes the wealthiest industry in…
Selling Their Souls
If you’ve been puzzled about how Donald Trump has got to where he is, consider the many people who sold their souls to him. And then consider how many of…
Jason Kenney: Doug Ford’s understudy.
Every actor needs an understudy. It just seems appropriate for the much-detested premier Doug Ford in Ontario to have a truly obnoxious stand-in during the federal election. It is conservative…
Heavy Meat Eaters Eat Veggies When Given the Choice
The meat industry is one of the leading drivers of the recent spat of fires in Brazil, and globally the meat industry is a major factor in the climate crisis.…
Episode 41: The federal election and Jason Kenney’s Ontario whistle-stop tour
What is missing from the federal election debate, Premier Jason Kenney’s whistle-stop tour through Ontario, and the fall session of the Alberta Legislature are some of the hot topics Dave…
Environmental Defence study concludes Canada’s emissions would soar if CAPP’s wish list were granted
Research published this morning by Environmental Defence Canada concludes adoption of the powerful Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers lobby group’s election wish list would increase Canadian greenhouse gas emissions by…
10-18-2019 UPDATE: Scott wrote to his Green Party candidate
*** 10-18-2019 UPDATE: after waiting 12 days for a response from Mr. Daniel Green, (also after having voted in the advance polls for his Liberal opponent, Rachel Bendayan - oh…
10-18-2019 UPDATE: Scott wrote to his Green Party candidate
*** 10-18-2019 UPDATE: after waiting 12 days for a response from Mr. Daniel Green, (also after having voted in the advance polls for his Liberal opponent, Rachel Bendayan - oh…
Scott wrote to his Green Party candidate
Given the nature of the Green Party of Canada, and their leader’s stance that all votes will not be whipped, I decided that I would reach out to my local…
Experience Review
As we go into the upcoming English Leaders Debate, there are many things that we will be looking for. But one of the things that I will be looking for…
The Six Million Dollar Forest
Originally published by https://www.sixmountains.ca Originally published by https://www.sixmountains.ca How a private timber company turned a tidy profit by not cutting old-growth trees in the Cowichan Valley Domenico Iannidinardo is…
Sigh
No Globe story coming, notwithstanding the grilling their reporter gave Trudeau on Friday afternoon about his past.
An Interview with Beverley McLachlin, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada
I was delighted when Shelley Youngblut, CEO & Creative Ringleader of Wordfest, asked if I would like to interview Beverley McLachlin, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada,…
Yellow Vest Poll Monitoring: Know Your Voting Rights
As many may know we have been monitoring the activity of the yellow vest groups, especially their online activity for 10 months. Since we began this project we have seen…
The US/Canadian attack on Cuba and Venezuela
Winnipeg, Oct. 3, 2019 – Arnold August, speaking at the University of Manitoba about US and Canadian foreign policy regarding Cuba and Venezuela. Photo: Paul S. Graham There is no…
Making a difference
Sometimes I feel helpless in the face of all the problems of the world. Then I remind myself there’s lots I can do to make a difference. I can: write…