Alberta teachers’ strike—it’s war!
On Tuesday the Alberta government introduced the Back to School Act to end a strike... The post Alberta teachers’ strike—it’s war! first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Bill Longstaff
Invite Alberta to leave?
The above question might seem odd for an Albertan, particularly one who loves his country.... The post Invite Alberta to leave? first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Does the NDP need a bigger tent?
A recent New York Times editorial gave me lots to ponder, blowing up a couple... The post Does the NDP need a bigger tent? first appeared on Views from the…
Calgary elects a rookie regime
Four years ago, I scored a trifecta in Calgary’s civic election. The candidates I voted... The post Calgary elects a rookie regime first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Will a tragic coincidence end the American experiment?
The United States has been around for 250 years. It has proven to be resilient,... The post Will a tragic coincidence end the American experiment? first appeared on Views from…
Why is there never enough?
Calgarians and Edmontonians have had enough. Growth, that is. Recent surveys indicate a majority of... The post Why is there never enough? first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
A noble Nobel winner
How satisfying to see a battler for democracy win the Nobel Peace Prize. This year’s... The post A noble Nobel winner first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Our greed is showing
Pipeline madness has overtaken Alberta and threatens to infect the rest of the country. Despite... The post Our greed is showing first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Stemming the leakage
Taxing carbon emissions is one of the most effective ways of dealing with the climate... The post Stemming the leakage first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Is the populist fever breaking?
Populism, particularly the right-wing variety, has had a good run lately. Liberal democracy has been... The post Is the populist fever breaking? first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Two Americas
Americans may be the most individualistic of people. And there has always been two sides... The post Two Americas first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Danielle lays down the law
Danielle Smith is famously jealous about provincial rights. She fights with the feds continually, going... The post Danielle lays down the law first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Naming, shaming and curbing the climate villains
Now here’s an idea. The Earth Island Institute, an international environmental organization, has initiated a... The post Naming, shaming and curbing the climate villains first appeared on Views from the…
Sometimes “the people” are wrong
Donald J. Trump represents the worst of his country—the archetype of the ugly American. I... The post Sometimes “the people” are wrong first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
We still need the NDP
In recent years I have developed the practice of voting NDP provincially and Liberal federally.... The post We still need the NDP first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Pierre channels Danielle
It’s a long way from Ottawa to Battle River-Crowfoot. Born and raised in Calgary, Conservative... The post Pierre channels Danielle first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
The U.S. changes sides, whither Canada?
Donald Trump and his MAGA colleagues have decided to do more than abandon America’s fight... The post The U.S. changes sides, whither Canada? first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
America chooses ignorance
Back in days long past, in a place called Camelot, John F. Kennedy ruled as... The post America chooses ignorance first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
The ICC: the law embraces environmental science
We are, of course, doing it to ourselves. Warming up the planer that is. To... The post The ICC: the law embraces environmental science first appeared on Views from the…
Today is Earth Overshoot Day
The Global Footprint Network performs the public service of calculating how rapidly we are drawing... The post Today is Earth Overshoot Day first appeared on Views from the Beltline.