The dream of a Palestinian narrative
Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza. Photo from Instagram. One of the great scholars of the 20th century, Edward Said, wrote that Palestinians have been denied permission to narrate their own history.…
Danielle Smith, busy with Tucker Carlson and lesser far-right bloviators, has no time to comment on Edmonton City Hall shooting
From time immemorial it has been understood that when there is a crisis, or in the aftermath of one, leaders are expected to be there to provide hope, offer comfort,…
Everything else becomes moot
Climate scientists tell us to reduce and ultimately eliminate burning of fossil fuels, products that are the dominant cause of global warming. Worldwide, the oil and gas industry and its…
Legal Tweet of the Day: January 24, 2024
#LegalTweetoftheDay: Ont. man charged after allegedly racking up $1M in outstanding credit card debt #law #legal #lawtwitter via @CTVNews http://tinyurl.com/525aak42 – Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Office…
Paul Adam on Wills and Estate: What is Probate?
When you name a person in your last will to be the Executor of your Estate, that person sometimes needs to also apply to the Court to be appointed formally…
Why the Liberals and the NDP should not merge
Whenever the Liberals are down in the polls, pundits come out of the woodwork demanding the NDP and the Liberals merge to unite the left and save the country from…
We Need Policy Based on Evidence, not Vibes
Survival of the fittest doesn’t mean the strongest survive, it means whomever can best adapt to the conditions of life will survive. Adapting doesn’t mean tolerating what’s happening and ignoring…
Gaza and Canada’s refugee double standard
Jihan Qunoo holding a press conference in front of the Prime Minister’s Office, Ottawa, December 19, 2023. Photo courtesy the Rural Rights Refugee Network. Nearly 50,000 Palestinians live in Canada.…
Today’s News: an imaginary bouncy castle of 20-20 hindsight
Very disappointing to see a Federal Court judge, Justice Richard Mosely, create an imaginary rewrite of history to conclude that Ottawa really hadn’t needed to invoke the Emergencies Act against…
If it is to be properly settled, the divisive argument over use of the Emergencies Act needs to go to the Supreme Court
Another day, another fatuous statement from Alberta United Conservative Party attacking the Trudeau Government. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith (Photo: Alberta Newsroom/Flickr). This time the news hook for the UCP’s fatuity…
Clean energy blowing in the wind
EDP Renewables has begun operations at its Sharp Hills wind farm 250 kilometres northeast of Calgary. Construction of the 300 megawatt project — approved by Rachel Notley’s NDP government —…
Condolences for Peter Lowry – an active Prog Blog affiliate. at Babel On The Bay
You might have seen an earlier post from Peter’s family that he had passed away. I had missed that post earlier until one of my affiliates noticed it and informed…
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Wide-eyed cat.
My latest: the new deniers
It’s a deadly cancer. And it’s the new Holocaust denial. Denying the horrors of October 7, that is. The sexual violence committed against Israeli women and girls, as well as…
Whither the Alberta NDP?
During the provincial election of 2015, Rachel Notley was everywhere. Literally. The party – which, going into the election, had just four seats – was desperate. Their candidates were so…
Minister’s letter to municipalities demanding an accounting of all federal money they receive is classic UCP red tape
The United Conservative Party Government’s demand that all of Alberta municipalities report any agreements they have in place with the federal government by the end of the month will be…
Tuesday Afternoon Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading. – Tim Murphy discusses the many similarities between Russia’s oligarchs and the U.S.’ – including how both take advantage of deliberate policy choices…
The four horsemen of Gaza’s apocalypse
“Blood Brothers.” Illustration by Mr. Fish. Joe Biden’s inner circle of strategists for the Middle East—Antony Blinken, Jake Sullivan and Brett McGurk—have little understanding of the Muslim world and a…
Signing off…
It is with heavy hearts that we let you know that Peter Lowry has passed away. We would like to thank everyone for their readership. Please know how much this…
Liberal studies students subjected to decidedly illiberal guest speaker
Jen Gerson. freelance writer and co-founder of The Line. Photo from LinkedIn. What kind of Institute for Liberal Studies funds a Calgary-based conservative commentator to spread right-wing conspiracy theories to…