Singh’s unilateral and questionable action
I received an email message this morning from Jagmeet Singh saying he wanted me to... The post Singh’s unilateral and questionable action first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Bill Longstaff
Evidence for Democracy (E4D)
Science did not fare well under the Harper government of 2006-15. It eliminated the long-form... The post Evidence for Democracy (E4D) first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
We’re flush!
According to Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre “our country is broke.” The Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO),... The post We’re flush! first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Conservatives court Labour
During the recent railway dispute, the federal Conservatives were strangely silent. A work stoppage of... The post Conservatives court Labour first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Premier Smith and the fascist hatemonger
When Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi called Premier Danielle Smith “dangerous,” I thought he was... The post Premier Smith and the fascist hatemonger first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Railway relief
Sighs of relief could be heard across the country when federal Labour Minister Steve MacKinnon... The post Railway relief first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Is it genocide?
The term “genocide,” like “racism,” is thrown around all too loosely these days. The definition... The post Is it genocide? first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Talking to Hamas
Hamas are thoroughly unpleasant people—ideologically extreme and violent. They are, in other words, the sort... The post Talking to Hamas first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Sweden—a model economy
Everyone has heard of Spotify, the popular web player app. Many, however, are not aware... The post Sweden—a model economy first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Taxing the very, very, very rich
According to the United Nations, “Inequality threatens long-term social and economic development, harms poverty reduction... The post Taxing the very, very, very rich first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
I like the Democratic ticket
I greatly admire U.S. President Joe Biden. I believe him to be one of the... The post I like the Democratic ticket first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Will Netanyahu draw the U.S. into another war?
The New York Times ran a surprising article last Friday, suggesting that Israeli Prime Minister... The post Will Netanyahu draw the U.S. into another war? first appeared on Views from…
How badly did Maduro lose?
Last Monday, Venezuela’s National Electoral Council announced that the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro, had comfortably... The post How badly did Maduro lose? first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Sorry to see you go, Joe
Of course Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race. It was the best thing... The post Sorry to see you go, Joe first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Trump—an aggrieved leader for an aggrieved people
Why, one wonders, would so many Americans be prepared to elect a president with such... The post Trump—an aggrieved leader for an aggrieved people first appeared on Views from the…
Trump and inciting violence
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has responded to the Trump shooting by asking progressives to “dial... The post Trump and inciting violence first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Scoring Canada environmentally
There is no issue of more importance than the environment. If we can’t learn to... The post Scoring Canada environmentally first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Never enuf nukes
The Dr. Strangelove’s are at it again. As if there wasn’t enough to worry about... The post Never enuf nukes first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Progressives’ weekend trifecta
It was a good weekend for progressives. First was the massive win for Labour in... The post Progressives’ weekend trifecta first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Alberta phases out fossil fuel
You read that right. Alberta has phased out a fossil fuel. Not, unfortunately the tar... The post Alberta phases out fossil fuel first appeared on Views from the Beltline.