Wikileaks: It’s not free speech
Part 1: An issue of semantics? Maybe I’m splitting hairs, but I don’t necessarily view the Wikileaks drama as being an exercise of acting on a person’s right to free…
Stop Fortress North America: Don’t Let the Harper Government Make a Secret Deal with Washington
The Harper government is engaged in secret talks with the U.S. government to negotiate a sweeping Fortress North America security deal with Washington. For over a decade, Fortress North America…
Our Anti-Canadian Government
With Vic Toews at the front.They've been secretly crafting a North American security agreement. Why is it done in secret? Why, because Canadians are too stupid, naive and anti-American for…
Our Anti-Canadian Government
With Vic Toews at the front. They’ve been secretly crafting a North American security agreement. Why is it done in secret? Why, because Canadians are too stupid, naive and anti-American…
Our Anti-Canadian Government
With Vic Toews at the front.They've been secretly crafting a North American security agreement. Why is it done in secret? Why, because Canadians are too stupid, naive and anti-American for…
Our Anti-Canadian Government
With Vic Toews at the front. They’ve been secretly crafting a North American security agreement. Why is it done in secret? Why, because Canadians are too stupid, naive and anti-American…
McGuinty Just Wanted to Help the Police
In response to the Ombudsman's report that the use of a wartime act to police the G20 protests in Toronto was probably illegal and unconstitutional, our Premier had the following…
McGuinty Just Wanted to Help the Police
In response to the Ombudsman’s report that the use of a wartime act to police the G20 protests in Toronto was probably illegal and unconstitutional, our Premier had the following…
McGuinty Just Wanted to Help the Police
In response to the Ombudsman's report that the use of a wartime act to police the G20 protests in Toronto was probably illegal and unconstitutional, our Premier had the following…
McGuinty Just Wanted to Help the Police
In response to the Ombudsman’s report that the use of a wartime act to police the G20 protests in Toronto was probably illegal and unconstitutional, our Premier had the following…
The institutionalization of fiscal irresponsibility
The deal that Obama made with the Repugnikans to extend the Bush administration's tax cuts is a really bad idea. What I find especially unfortunate about the debate over these…
Prime Minister hits caucus with his rhythm stick
The party faithful thought they were attending another fat white guy Christmas party, but little did they know what was in store. Head Tory Cowboy Steve, backed by a crackerjack…
Peter Kelly thinks you should join Groupon
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Meanwhile, in London…
While Ottawa discusses the musical "talent" of the boss man (a talent which will undoubtedly register as a push into majority territory in next week's polls), protesters in another capital…
Debating art and ethics in the National Post
I was recently invited to participate in an installment of the National Post’s Culture Club. Described as a “Boy George-free effort to bring the water cooler experience online,” the project…
Decorum and Newsworthiness in Politics
When I decided to write about this topic, I had just listened to Don Cherry rant and rave about Pinkos when introducing Rob Ford as the new mayor. The media…
Decorum and Newsworthiness in Politics
When I decided to write about this topic, I had just listened to Don Cherry rant and rave about Pinkos when introducing Rob Ford as the new mayor. The media…
Decorum and Newsworthiness in Politics
When I decided to write about this topic, I had just listened to Don Cherry rant and rave about Pinkos when introducing Rob Ford as the new mayor. The media…
The Social Character of Intellectual Work
I've been gradually working my way through writing a series of posts reflecting on doing intellectual work outside of the academy. I started out with an introduction explaining more or…