The Worst Outcome of G20 Policing
As awful as it has been for those whose lives have been turned upside down, the worst outcome of the deplorable, authoritarian policing at last year's G20 summit in Toronto…
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Petition: Feminist Demand Let Justice Be Done
Just received word of this international petition that was written "to unite people in support of the alleged rape victim of Dominique Strauss-Kahn, former director of the International Monetary Fund."…
Austerity Hypocrisy
Source: CTV News: Cabinet Costs Soar, New Salaries and Perks Total $9MWith the economy still being touted as one of the major issues that emerged from the election, the Conservatives…
Even Losers are Winners
Source: CTV News: Harper Appoints 3 Defeated Candidates to SenateOn a day when a new cabinet was selected, which should have been the major political issue of the day, Stephen…
Review: <I>Yes Means Yes!</I>
The very simple way of reconceptualizing sexual consent at the heart of this book provides a useful t...
Overdue Post
My apologize for the lateness of this post...As previously mentioned, I was going to be indisposed for sometime after the election (light surgery, and I'm fine in case anyone is…
Election Night Thoughts
Well, as it stands now most of the polls are counted and candidates are elected nation wide. As a blogger, and a responsible one at that, there comes a time…
Once More Unto the Breach
This will be the last post before election results begin to bombard us, so let's take some time to reflect and look back.Tomorrow, Canadians will get to cast their ballots…
Review: <I>Imperialist Canada</I>
Few features of the political culture in this country are more likely to set my teeth on edge than the devotion not only of the right and centre but of…
Those Will Be The Days…
As I'm writing this, a funny thing is happening across our nation. When this election campaign started, the Conservatives held an insurmountable lead in public opinion and flirted with majority…
Come On Up For the Rising
Source: EKOS Politics: Seat Projection April 25th, 2011Source: Bruce Springsteen - The RisingFor a bit the media has drawn a comparison to Ignatieff's call on Canadians to rise up as…
The Purpose of Planned Parenthood
Source: CBC News: Tories Defunding Planned Parenthood, MP saysI realize the blog has gone a bit dark as of late, in terms of posting not in terms of content, and…
Conspiracy Theories…
Now, I'm not usually the type of dwell on these types of thoughts and speculations; mainly because there's no strong proof one way or the other that will substantiate the…
Another Day, Another Scandal; & Debate Night Thoughts
Source: CTV News: Draft Report Questions Conservative G8 SpendingSource: CBC News: Conservatives Apologize in Letter to FraserSource: CBC News: Debate a Snooze, Students SaySource: CBC News: Conservatives Fattened Salaries of…
A Cut and a Shave…
Source: CBC News: Harper vows 'Modest' cuts but Offers few DetailsSource: CTV News: Harper say Tories can cut Costs, Keep ServicesAs the election continues, it seems that all the party…
Resisting Austerity: Don’t (Just) Show Me the Money
We hear a lot these days about the need for cuts to public spending, for saving money. The use of this rhetoric to cover massive changes in how our lives…
Contrasting Opinions
Source: CTV News: Harper Plan Would Eliminate Deficit by 2014"Parliament hasn't voted on it, the government fell on a procedural matter."- Jim Flaherty, Finance Minister on CTV's Power Play.When Parliament…
‘Charter’ a Refresher Course…
Source: CTV News: Harper Criticized for 'Unfriending' Teen from RallySource: Department of Justice Canada: Canadian Charter of Rights and FreedomsIn keeping with our discussion of Harper's culture of control in…
Culture of Control
Source: CBC News: Ignatieff Slams Harper over ex-aide's ConvictionsSource: CTV News: PM Wouldn't have Hired Carson if he Knew his PastSource: CTV News: Harper Says he won't Revisit Abortion, Gay…
Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow…
I had a flash of naming this post 'Tomorrow, Tomorrow, Harper Will Love Us Tomorrow..." but that seemed a little too corny, even by my standards.On a day when the…