More Of The Same
Donald Trump says he doesn’t want to go to war with Iran. But two of his closest advisors do. Tony Burman writes: Beyond the incoherence of the president’s overall foreign…
Owen Gray
Ontario’s Hulk
Doug Ford likes to talk. But he doesn’t like to listen. A new poll suggests that disability is costing him. Rob Benzie reports in The Toronto Star: Progressive Conservative support…
Sometimes It Gets Oppressive
The old adage, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know,” has been proven true yet again. Yesterday, Donald Trump pardoned Conrad Black. The two men used to be…
The Winds Of Change
In Britain, the winds of change are blowing. Climate change has become am urgent issue. John Vidal writes: The last few months have seen the debate shift. Put it down…
He’s Always On Transmit
Who is Doug Ford at his core? Martin Regg Cohn writes that he’s a one way communicator. He’s always on transmit: Horsepower and political power have one thing in common:…
Ontario’s Deficit
Doug Ford claims that Ontario has a deficit because the previous government spent too much money. However, if you look behind the numbers, a different story emerges. Linda McQuaig writes:…
Raucous Years Ahead
I confess that I’ve been feeling pretty discouraged recently. In response to a comment from the Mound of Sound yesterday, I quoted Mark Twain: “Hain’t we got all the fools…
Democracy Is Dying
In Ontario, democracy is dying. The signs are everywhere. Martin Regg Cohn writes: Judge for yourself, based on this day in the life of our legislature: It begins with the…
The Clown President
Donald Trump’s naked disregard for the law has been a long time coming. Chris Hedges writes: This decades-long disregard by the two major political parties for the rule of law…
From Within
The CBC is reporting that both Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott are considering joing The Green Party: Green Party Leader Elizabeth May said today she expects two former Liberal MPs…
He Doesn’t Know What He’s Doing
Donald Trump and the House of Representatives are in a fight to see the Orange One’s tax returns. Despite the fight, information on his taxes keeps leaking out. And it’s…
For The People?
The man who claims that his government is “for the people” appears not to be listening to “the people.” Robert Benzie reports in The Toronto Star that Ford’s proposed changes…
The Blind Are Leading The Blind
The United Nations released a summary of a report last week on the health of the planet. Brad Plumer writes in The New York Times: The 1,500-page report, compiled by…
Ford And “Fake News”
Like his orange cousin, Doug Ford has gone to war with the media. Antonia Zerbisias writes: The war between Doug Ford’s government and the news media escalated this week when…
Like A Hole In The Head
Jason Kenny is quite a piece of work. Two weeks after being elected premier of Alberta, he was in Ontario, speaking to Ontarians. After all, Kenny was born in Oakville.…
Mueller Time
After William Barr’s performance before the Senate Judiciary Committee and his refusal to show up before the House Judiciary Committee, it’s time to hear from Robert Mueller. Eugene Robinson writes:…
The Great Prognosticator
Doug Ford likes to think he can predict the future. Martin Regg Cohn writes: April 1 marked the imposition of what he calls the “job-killing” federal carbon tax, imposed on…
Enlightened Leadership?
In the past, Tom Friedman writes, the world has faced what he calls “plastic moments.” One such moment occurred in the wake of World War II: The period after World…
The Great Disruptor?
Doug Ford styles himself as The Great Disruptor. But, the truth is, he’s not very good at disrupting things for his own benefit. Martin Regg Cohn writes: The pushback over…
Living Amidst The Carnage
Chris Hedges has been in Canada lately — specifically, in Northern Alberta — surveying the plight of a Cree reserve, surrounded by the Tar Sands. He describes the process involved…