Two Faces of Education Minister Don MacRae
For those who don’t know who Don McRae is, he is the current in a long line of BC Education Ministers. The BC Liberal government has a habit of chewing…
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To clarify…
… Something about my post yesterday about ex PM Thatcher’s death… I admired her as a leader of conviction, as a woman who was a trailblazer for female politicians everywhere,…
Using scripture to rationalize slavery by the one percent
I grew up in a Pentecostal church, so I remember the beginnings of some of the dominionist doctrines that characterize far right faith groups today. There was never any one…
Margaret Thatcher was a leader…
… if nothing else. And she helped to pave the way for other women who wanted to pursue politics as a vocation. She will be remembered fondly by her allies…
Banks? Fuggetaboutit………
RBC replaces Canadian staff with foreign workers Axed employee blows whistle; federal government investigating By Kathy Tomlinson, CBC News Posted: Apr 6, 2013 5:31 PM PT This is going to…
three stories about Canada
In my newsfeed this morning there’s a story about the Royal Bank of Canada hiring temporary foreign workers. Don’t worry, the company says that most of the workers will only…
three stories about Canada
In my newsfeed this morning there’s a story about the Royal Bank of Canada hiring temporary foreign workers. Don’t worry, the company says that most of the workers will only…
Obama tries to regain the narrative on the Sequester
When Obama decided to give back 5% of his salary to the Treasury, he made a political move not done since Herbert Hoover. In so doing, he undoubtedly aims to…
ANALYSIS: The Slow Decline of The Liberal Party of Canada
By Joe Fantauzzi @jjfantauzzi The electoral fortunes of the Liberal Party of Canada, once routinely referred to as Canada’s “Natural Governing Party” have been in precipitous decline for nearly a…
Social Justice Activism and the pursuit of low-hanging fruit
An older picture of one of my sons at a political protest. One of the questions that keeps popping up in my life is whether or not we should take…
Social Justice Activism and the pursuit of low-hanging fruit
An older picture of one of my sons at a political protest. One of the questions that keeps popping up in my life is whether or not we should take…
Climate change is simple
Sometimes it helps to remind ourselves of the basic science of climate change and why scientists are so certain that the planet is warming and humans are to blame. David…
Will new businesses help the DTES?: A much needed lesson on the definition of gentrification
Apparently it looks like this has become a series on Gentrification in the DTES: 1) Are the Anti-Gentrification Front protesters wrong to “vandalize” Save-on-Meats? 2) Anarchy, the Anti-Gentrification Front and…
Blogging the Liberal Party National Showcase (#lpcldr)
I’ll be participating in the Liberal Party Leadership National Showcase this Saturday as “accredited media”. Take that, MSM. You can follow my coverage here, on Twitter (@progright), and on Google+.…
Alberta In Open Revolt
Allison Redford has a problem. Between mayor Mandel unleashing his fury on her government and the University of Alberta’s rage at the province’s letters of expectation progressives across the province…
The Need of a Canadian National Monument
Canada has no real national monuments. Mostly it’s because of the irony; towering statues and obelisks that promote pride in Canadian humbleness or simplicity would tend to miss the point.…
India’s Supreme Court Paves the Way for Cheaper Pharmaceuticals
India continues to pave the way for providing cheaper generic drugs for its citizens compared to other nations which have a heavy patent system. Previously India has produced drugs for…
Pro Same Sex Marriage GOP Candidate…….Maybe?
With Rob Portman, the senator from Ohio along with the many prominent Republicans like Dick Cheney, Meg Whitman and Laura Bush supporting gay marriage is it possible to see a…
Pro Same Sex Marriage GOP Candidate…….Maybe?
With Rob Portman, the senator from Ohio along with the many prominent Republicans like Dick Cheney, Meg Whitman and Laura Bush supporting gay marriage is it possible to see a…
Pro Same Sex Marriage GOP Candidate…….Maybe?
With Rob Portman, the senator from Ohio along with the many prominent Republicans like Dick Cheney, Meg Whitman and Laura Bush supporting gay marriage is it possible to see a…