A Modest Proposal for Cooperation Among Progressives in Alberta
“I shall now therefore humbly propose my own thoughts, which I hope will not be liable to the least objection” — Jonathan Swift, A Modest Proposal (1729) Relax. Ms Soapbox’s…
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We Must Not Be Afraid-Elizabeth May -This Legislation is Sweeping, Dangerously Vague and Likely Ineffective-Mulcair
Project Democracy Elizabeth May and Thomas Mulcair have both shown great leadership in standing up against Harper’s reckless, vague and unnecessary Secret Police bill. Send them a thank you by…
The Harper Attack On The Environment – Part Two
Continuing the series I started the other day, here is another excerpt from Science Under Attack, a chapter in Elizabeth May’s memoir Who We Are. Much of that chapter is…
The Harper Attack On The Environment – Part One
I am currently reading Elizabeth May’s Who We Are: Reflection On My Life And Canada, a political memoir in which her love for her adopted country, Canada, is apparent on…
Even the Globe and Mail is Alarmed Over Harper’s Surveillance-Anti Terror Bill C-51
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger The Liberal and NDP response to PM Stephen Harper’s far reaching attempt to decimate Canada’s civil rights and privacy laws left a lot to be desired. Justin…
They’ve Already Shown You Their True Colours. And You’ll Vote for Them, Why?
My party has only one voice in Parliament but it’s a voice against which all the rest are to be measured and, when you do that, you get to see…
Elizabeth May Defends Jian Ghomeshi Amid Allegations Of Violence Against Women
Richard Hughes-Politically Speaking The CBC fired Jian Ghomeshi and now they are facing a 55 million dollar lawsuit for defamation and breaking confidences. This may rank as the bonehead mover…
A Very Impressive Lady
Every time I hear Elizabeth May speak, I am struck by the balance and wisdom of her words. A very impressive lady, she clearly has real leadership qualities: Recommend this…
Elizabeth May Responds To Harper’s Iraq War Motion
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May agrees with Harper that “Canada cannot stand on the sidelines,” but warns that “bombings have never ended an Islamic or any religious extremist terrorist threat.”…
Harper’s Sellout Canada-China FIPA Deal Dismays Canadians
Canadian civil society organizations, activists, political parties and First Nations react with dismay to the news that Prime Minister Stephen Harper had quietly ratified of sellout Canada-China FIPA trade deal.…
Elizabeth May: Join Me On Global People’s Climate March 2014
The leader of the Green Party of Canada explains why she’s participating in the 2014 People’s Climate March, and why you must join her in New York City The post…
The Mulcair Solution: Fence-Sitting as Political Suicide….
Quebec NDP MP Sana Hassainia defects over Mideast position By Susana Mas, CBC News Posted: Aug 20, 2014 1:48 PM ET Last Updated: Aug 20, 2014 7:16 PM ET Sad…
Elizabeth May backs Green Party motion condemning ‘illegal’ Israeli settlements
Convention motion could attract support from disgruntled New Democrats, author suggests By Kady O’Malley, CBC News Green Party Leader Elizabeth May has co-sponsored a policy resolution condemning Israeli settlements that…
Elizabeth May On The Harper Contempt For Democracy Act
If you are like me, you may prefer reading the transcript to viewing the video of Elizabeth May’s eloquent condemnation of the odious ‘Fair’ Elections Act. In any event, both…
Elizabeth May Disinvited To Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) Fundraiser
This story has been churning for a week now. The CJPME disinvite tells it succinctly enough. For me the most important bit is: May had accepted CJPME’s invitation to speak…
Conservative Party Does Not Believe in Equality of Voters
This fascinating and scary post just showed up on the FairVote Canada Facebook page: The Conservative version of equality. Bigger picture below. A couple of things to notice here and…
Conservative Party Does Not Believe in Equality of Voters
This fascinating and scary post just showed up on the FairVote Canada Facebook page: The Conservative version of equality. Bigger picture below. A couple of things to notice here and…
From Elizabeth May To Canadians, A Green Speech From The Throne
Elizabeth May, the MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands and leader of the Green Party of Canada, offers Canadians her own version of the Speech from the Throne. The post From Elizabeth…
Video: Speak Up For Democracy
October 8, 2013 – Green Party leader Elizabeth May, speaking at the Speak Up For Democracy Town Hall Meeting in Winnipeg. Photo: Paul S. Graham Canadian democracy ain’t what it…
Interview with Elizabeth May: “Save democracy from politics”
Green Party of Canada Leader Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands, is on a cross country tour, billed as “Save Democracy from Politics,” to call for major reforms in Canada’s…