Premier Smith Blinks On Banning Books
So, late yesterday, Premier Sith Smith blinked on her ban of 2SLGBTQ books from schools. I have opinions. This follows on the heels of the Edmonton Public School Board (EPSB)…
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About Free Speech and That Nurse In BC
So, apparently Pierre Poilievre thinks that a certain nurse's comments about transgender people are an example of "free speech and free thought". Let's talk about that for a moment. Ms.…
About Free Speech and That Nurse In BC
So, apparently Pierre Poilievre thinks that a certain nurse's comments about transgender people are an example of "free speech and free thought". Let's talk about that for a moment. Ms.…
Skeptic.com: The Contradiction at the Heart of Gender Debates
Over at Skeptic.com(*), we find an article titled "The Contradiction at the Heart of Gender Debates". This is one of those cases of the author writing something which is so…
Skeptic.com: The Contradiction at the Heart of Gender Debates
Over at Skeptic.com(*), we find an article titled "The Contradiction at the Heart of Gender Debates". This is one of those cases of the author writing something which is so…
My pragmatic OLP leadership take that will probably make everyone upset
I have been confirmed as a voting delegate from Ottawa Centre for the upcoming Ontario Liberal Party annual meeting in Toronto, and I will be voting against a leadership review.…
My pragmatic OLP leadership take that will probably make everyone upset
I have been confirmed as a voting delegate from Ottawa Centre for the upcoming Ontario Liberal Party annual meeting in Toronto, and I will be voting against a leadership review.…
Understanding Trans People in Sport and the Panic Legislation Over It
Much has been made about transgender women (trans women) participating in sports - competitive and recreational. Unfortunately much of the panic is unjustified, and efforts such as those of the…
Understanding Trans People in Sport and the Panic Legislation Over It
Much has been made about transgender women (trans women) participating in sports - competitive and recreational. Unfortunately much of the panic is unjustified, and efforts such as those of the…
Eating on the Road: Summerlicious at Aria Ristorante in Toronto
It's Summerlicious season in Toronto, when local restaurants offer a prix fixe menu to entice new patrons to give them a try. As Summerlicious coincided with my recent trip to…
Eating on the Road: Summerlicious at Aria Ristorante in Toronto
It's Summerlicious season in Toronto, when local restaurants offer a prix fixe menu to entice new patrons to give them a try. As Summerlicious coincided with my recent trip to…
Trying To Understand The Carney Government’s Actions
Online, I am seeing a ton of reactions to what the current Liberal government in Ottawa is doing. These range from outrage over a perceived non-reaction to Trump’s latest temper…
Trying To Understand The Carney Government’s Actions
Online, I am seeing a ton of reactions to what the current Liberal government in Ottawa is doing. These range from outrage over a perceived non-reaction to Trump’s latest temper…
A Week In Alberta Politics
Alberta’s politics are an awful mess right now, and this past week has been quite a spectacle even for Alberta. Devin Dreeshen kicked things off by making a fuss over…
A Week In Alberta Politics
Alberta’s politics are an awful mess right now, and this past week has been quite a spectacle even for Alberta. Devin Dreeshen kicked things off by making a fuss over…
Eating on the Hill: Ending the session with lunch at the Parliamentary Restaurant
I do miss the old Parliamentary Restaurant on the top floor of Centre Block. It was such an elegant space steeped in history. And the highlight as a staffer was…
Eating on the Hill: Ending the session with lunch at the Parliamentary Restaurant
I do miss the old Parliamentary Restaurant on the top floor of Centre Block. It was such an elegant space steeped in history. And the highlight as a staffer was…
It’s Not So Simple …
I hate seeing headlines like CBC's this morning in the wake of the US attack on Iran: "In Wake of US Attacks, Iran Faces Pivotal Choice: Dash to Build a…
It’s Not So Simple …
I hate seeing headlines like CBC's this morning in the wake of the US attack on Iran: "In Wake of US Attacks, Iran Faces Pivotal Choice: Dash to Build a…
Reviewing the noshes at the Laurier Club summer thingy
It's garden party season in Ottawa. And while there's usually no garden, there are usually nibbles. As there was on Monday as Liberal Party donors gathered at the Canadian War…