Politics of the pandemic.
It has been fascinating watching politicians learning about the politics of a pandemic. It has been a learning experience for all of them. Some take naturally to the challenge, while…
2021
Beyond Redemption
Paul Krugman writes that what happened in Washington last week has been a long time coming. It began when the GOP started coddling the crazies: This coddling of the crazies…
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading. – The Globe and Mail’s editorial board asks whether Doug Ford will again fall painfully short in responding to the public health threat…
How Satellite Alerts Save Forests
Information is key to success, and that’s especially true when it comes to fighting deforestation. Organizations and governments trying to protect our forests need to know where the illegal activity…
Talking New COVID-19 Measures Coming to Ontario & Fallout from US Capitol Insurrection with Kristy Cameron
Yesterday I joined Kristy Cameron on CFRA’s “Ottawa Now” along with Jason Lietaer & Lindsay Maskell. We talked about the impending implementation of new COVID-19 measures in Ontario, the state…
Give Trump Enough Rope…
The Attorney General of Washington, D.C. – an elected position since 2015 – has announced that he will be investigating Donald Trump for inciting last Wednesday’s mob attack on the…
What’s next for former Wildrose leader Danielle Smith now that she’s dropping out of right-wing talk radio?
Former school trustee, former Wildrose Party leader, and former controversial legislative floor-crosser, Danielle Smith announced yesterday she will add right-wing talk-radio bloviator to her long list of former occupations. The…
Some stuff to enjoy while we wait for the apocalypse
Here’s some stuff I collected from Twitter – enjoy! My goal was to lose 10 lbs by the end of 2020. Only 24 lbs to go! — Jordan (@FoxyDocKnoxy) December…
Monday Afternoon Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week. – Roger McNamee argues that online platforms need to be held to account for their role in fomenting political violence. And Rebecca Traister writes…
On privileged positions
It’s bad enough that Saskatchewan is governed by a party whose foundational principle is that a wealthy person’ vacation home is more important that your life. But it certainly takes…
When will the Trudeau government finally end its embrace of Juan Guaidó?
President Donald Trump introduces Juan Guaidó during the State of the Union address at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, February 4, 2020. Official White House Photo by D. Myles…
Talking Last Week in Washington & Rising COVID-19 Case Numbers on “The Arlene Bynon Show”
This morning I joined Arlene Bynon on “The Arlene Bynon Show” on Sirius XM’s Canada Talks 167, along with Alise Mills. We discussed last weeks events in Washington, the rapid…
Twisting the Night Away …
I won’t waste much time directly addressing the attempted coup that took place in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday this past week. Others have already covered it in considerable depth, and…
The Last Thing Canadians Need This Spring
Last week was a watershed for so many reasons, none of which sadly seem to be any good. We saw the insurrection at the US Capitol and the damage that…
Cambridge Economist: Our Economic Recovery Must be Green
Reagan-era economic thinking focuses on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as the bellwether for how well society is doing. It’s a narrow view of the world which ignores everything except…
Trump’s Legacy
We now know what Donald Trump’s legacy will be. Glen Pearson writes: Only a week ago, commentators were saying that he might be the worst president in American history. Now…
Even the Golf World Finds Trump Toxic
Donald Trump is a collector – of golf courses. He’s got 17 to date, some of them losing quite a bit of money. He’s milked the Trump brand for all…
Erin O’Toole And the Monster In The Mirror
Erin O'Toole launched this creepy ad campaign at his first news conference after becoming Con leader. "I want more Canadians to see a Conservative when they look in the mirror."…
Covid Journal, January 11, 2021
The world is watching, but the world also needs to react to what’s happened in Washington, DC the last few days. Pence must move forward with the 25th Amendment and…
Wise Law’s Top 10 LawTweets for the week of January 11, 2021
Here are our Top 10 #LawTweets for the week of January 11, 2021. – Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Office website: www.wiselaw.net Visit our website: www.wiselaw.net