Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading.- Garrett Graff writes that the U.S. has fully tipped over into authoritarianism, even as far too many media and political voices cling to…
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Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading.- Hamilton Nolan discusses the multiple crises facing labor in the U.S., as a failure to organize produces particularly catastrophic results in hostile political…
Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week.- Amanda Marcotte examines the abusive father complex that somehow forms the basis for a large part of Donald Trump's support. Erica Green calls out…
A visitors guide to Edmonton
Since going to the U.S.A. is now unCanadian (sorry, Spokane, maybe next year) Alberta tourist destinations should be having a banner year. But where to go? Jasper is lovely, just…
Homelessness and supportive housing in Alberta
I recently organized a homelessness study tour of Edmonton and Calgary for the Toronto Alliance to End Homelessness. Here’s a ‘top 10 overview of the study tour:https://nickfalvo.ca/homelessness-and-supportive-housing-in-alberta/
The political demise of Donald Trump, which suddenly appears possible, would herald big changes for UCP
Well, you didn’t exactly hear this first here, but it sure is starting to look like Donald Trump is done like dinner! The political demise of the U.S. president, if…
We already know the answers to this ‘survey’
As a public service to my reader(s), and in the interests of saving us all a lot of time, this week I will present the highlights of the provincial government’s…
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…
Alberta Next?
When Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced the creation of her Alberta Next panel, which would... The post Alberta Next? first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Happy Independence Day! Brace yourselves for Conservative cowboy cop cosplay whether you like it or not!
Happy Independence Day. May Canada long remain independent of the United States, the wishes of the United Conservative Party, its MAGA supporters, and the current president of the United States…
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week.- Sachi Kitajima Mulkey, Claire Brown and Mira Rojanasakul report on new research showing that the climate breakdown is only accelerating as the powers that…
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading.- Simon Tisdall discusses the fallout from the Trump regime's choice to launch a war in Iran - with its culture of denial doing…
Separatism isn’t popular, but the separatist party is
Support for separatism in Alberta ebbs and flows, up to maximum support of about 30... The post Separatism isn’t popular, but the separatist party is first appeared on Views from…
Alberta, tribalism, luck and oil
People are tribal. It’s in our genes. We are a communal species. It makes us... The post Alberta, tribalism, luck and oil first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Pipeline myths
Some Albertans are unhappy that their guys lost the federal election, so they’re doing a... The post Pipeline myths first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Alberta Politicians should ask one question: Who is going to buy natural gas after 2035?
Fortis BC has been advertising an interesting programme. The programme is a rebate that assists their customers in transitioning to a new “dual fuel” heat pump system. The idea is…
Alberta opts for plutocratic elections
One of the first actions of the NDP when they were elected to govern Alberta... The post Alberta opts for plutocratic elections first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Alberta “Separatism”
I’m old enough to have lived through both Quebec referendums (to date) on sovereignty, and I’ve watched the sleazy grievance politics of “Western Alienation” attempting to ape Quebec’s situation. I…
Alberta “Separatism”
I’m old enough to have lived through both Quebec referendums (to date) on sovereignty, and I’ve watched the sleazy grievance politics of “Western Alienation” attempting to ape Quebec’s situation. I…