Cons push for majority must be stopped: Harper would dismantle Canada as we know it
Catch 22 note: Western Canadian journalist and columnist Murray Dobbin recognized many years ago that Stephen Harper promoted a political ideology that went against the Canadian national interest. Dobbin has…
Edmonton-Leduc NDP campaign diary, Days 14, 15, 16 and 17
As you can see from the gap in posts, we've been really busy here in Edmonton-Leduc. Canvassing efforts becoming more intense: more and more people want to engage in doorstep…
EJDF Liberal Candidate Lillian Szpak with Bob Rae – Election 2011 (video)
On Saturday evening I had a chance get out and see Bob Rae and Esquimalt Juan de Fuca Liberal candidate Lillian Szpak at her new election campaign office on 754-A…
Monday Music: Duet for Abdelrazik – MP3 features cellist Rebecca Foon and Stefan Christoff on piano
We invite you to download this exclusive duet performance featuring celebrated cellist Rebecca Foon and pianist, community activist and Art Threat contributor Stefan Christoff.
Most Clear Insight Into Harper’s Mind Thusfar…
While perusing a Toronto Star article today entitled Harper's Tories Leave Mulroney Cold I came across this quote from an annonymous Tory MP: “Being in power is better than not…
FCM Lauds NDP Platform
Today the president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities lauded the NDP platform for it's commitment to invest in real solutions for Canadian cities. Below is the letter posted to…
Murray Dobbin’s Blog: A Harper Majority and the remaking of Canada
A Harper majority and the remaking of Canada Posted: 09 Apr 2011 05:23 PM PDT, Reposted: April 11th 11:36 am.Stephen Harper’s announcement that he is going to reach his deficit…
To Green Party: Don’t Blame Democracy, Use It!
There has been a lot of talk lately about the exclusion of Elizabeth May in the leaders debate. May is the leader of the Green Party and was included last…
This month of May don’t just stand there with your arms folded tight
I just looked into these vote mobs that LeadNow is encouraging young people at campuses around the country to create. I noticed Guelph and a few others already had some…
Harper’s Tories leave Mulroney cold
It was an illuminating moment in a remarkably candid conversation. Brian Mulroney, the most successful Conservative prime minister since Sir John A. Macdonald, was sitting down for a rare television…
Voter engagement. (or Week 2 wrap-up)
Last week, just before the beginning of my second- and third-year Canadian history courses, I played the following Rick Mercer clip: Youth voting has plummetted over the past couple 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…
Toronto Anarchist Bookfair: Next Weekend!
It is that time of year again - time for the Toronto Anarchist Bookfair! It's happening next weekend, at the Steelworkers Hall at 25 Cecil Street, and you know i'll…
Imagine No Harper
This link came from an anonymous comment on another post on this blog. It is a little bit of satire you can spare 3 mins or so to enjoy and…
How not to sell (me) a car
I was waiting in my dealer’s showroom last week as my car was being serviced and overheard this conversation between a young sales rep and a potential customer. “Can I…
Stalemate on the left cannot continue
Canada is a progressive nation but our progressive voters are fractured between three parties. As long as this imagined conflict is allowed to continue, the minority conservatives will govern us.
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…