Letter from a Jewish person (this side of the screen)
The Islamic University of Gaza after it was bombed by Israel in 2014. The university’s Gaza City campus was bombed again and its buildings totally destroyed on the night of…
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On not teaching Palestine
Organizers with Students Against Israeli Apartheid (SAIA) gather at York University in Toronto on November 20, 2019. Photo courtesy Independent Jewish Voices Canada. It snowed that morning, but by the…
Truth About Ukraine
We should all know by now that the MSM is not what it is supposed to be. They are either not reporting at all on some issues, or they put…
What it Means to Join a Political Party ( #cdnpoli )
A lot of people believe joining a political party means getting together and advancing policies and ideas that they collectively believe in.The truth is - the more important part about…
Elections – Why Bother, They’re Awful ( #Pickering #pickpoli )
There are a lot of people out applauding Pickering City Council's decision to appoint rather than hold a by-election to fill the vacant Ward 3 council seat because - as…
Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night, #Remain ( #Brexit #EUref )
I'm expanding on a Facebook rant I went on.From Facebook.One of the tenets of a strong democracy, is a loud vocal opposition. So, I say this to the Remainers ...The…
A Wide-Open Liberal Party ( #LPC #WPG2016 #cdnpoli )
The big news is the public announcement of the proposed changes to the Liberal Party constitution (via National Newswatch):The proposal, adopted Saturday by the party's national board during a three-hour…
Report: How the Right to Deny the Existence of God is Under Threat Globally
Via, the Independent, How the right to deny the existence of God is under threat globally:Atheists and humanists are increasingly being targeted as distinct minorities in “hate campaigns” across the…
Orange Crash ( #ndp #cdnpoli )
Unadulterated arrogance was the reason for the NDP election loss - and it`s on full display in this article. They point to everyone else but themselves for their loss.Craig Scott,…
October 18, 2003: Andy Scott Called for a Strong National Autism Strategy; Will October 19, 2015 Deliver A Government That Will Make It Happen?
Andy Scott called for a REAL National Autism Strategy that would ensure treatment for autism 12 years ago, Munson, Thibeault, and Stoffer have continued the fight tirelessy. Will October 19…
Would My Son With Severe Autism Disorder Be Happier If I Had Listened to Robison, Ne’eman, Silberman & Other Strangers?
The picture above was taken a few days ago. I believe anyone can look at the picture and see the happiness on my 19 year old severely autistic son Conor's…
Autism, Politics and the Return of the Run Jump Fly Boy
I have been engaged in autism advocacy during the recent Canadian federal election. I do so at the federal level for the sole purpose of trying to ensure that all…
Fredericton Liberal Matt DeCourcey: Liberal Party Committed to A National Autism Strategy Addressing Access to ABA/IBI
Fredericton Liberal Candidate Matt DeCourcey Email received October 2, 2015 from Fredericton Liberal Candidate Matt DeCourcey stating Liberal Party supports creation of a National Autism Strategy addressing ABA and IBI…
Wow! Federal NDP Replies to My Inquiry This Morning Re Negotiations to Include ABA for Autism under Medicare
I confess I was surprised to get a same day response this evening from the federal NDP to my question this morning addressed to party leader Thomas Mulcair. The federal…
Mr. Mulcair Will the NDP Negotiate A New Health Accord to Include ABA for Autism Under Medicare?
September 30, 2015 Thomas Mulcair Leader of the Official Opposition Dear Mr Mulcair The Federal NDP has in the past been very helpful in addressing autism on a national level…
Join Fredericton Green Candidate Mary Lou Babineau In Signing the Medicare for Autism Now! Petition
https://www.change.org/p/government-of-canada-medicare-for-autism-now Statement on Medicare for Autism now! While it is true that the tremendous ...
Fredericton NDP Sharon Scott-Levesque Supports ABA Coverage For Autism Under A New Canada Health Act Accord
Hello Harold, I wish to thank you for your message regarding the inclusion of Applied Behaviour Analysis in Medicare. As you have noted, this is an issue affecting a growing…
The Environment Is Of Vital Importance – Next Time Include Elizabeth May
This blog is focused on autism disorders, very closely related conditions including intellectual disability and epilepsy. It is about my son and the joy he brings me each day despite…
Research Review: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Epilepsy: Two Sides of the Same Coin?
My son Conor, now 19 1/2 years old, stimming, a recognized feature of autism spectrum disorder, in this older picture. Conor, a couple of years ago, at the Chalmers Hospital…