Columnists May 21
Elizabeth May at podium in 2015. Photo: Bob Jonkman/Flickr
Green Party support grows as alarms sound on climate crisis
Duncan Cameron | With 17 elected Green Party members at the provincial and federal levels, the Greens look to be competitive in a number of federal ridings across Canada in the October 21 election.
Blog May 21
Jason Kenney. Photo: David J. Climenhaga
Keep your eyes on the story of Jason Kenney's 'war room' -- it's going to be a boondoggle!
David J. Climenhaga | Postmedia trying to get its snout into the "war room" trough is interesting, even amusing. But the bigger story will be the boondoggle to come.
Blog May 21
Dale the street preacher, in a reflective moment away from the streets of Edmonton. Photo: David J. Climenhaga
On the streets of Edmonton with street preacher Dale: 'It's really tough'
David J. Climenhaga | "After five years, the only time that I feel normal is when I'm on that box preaching" -- Dale the street preacher.
Podcast May 21
Defending campus radio in Ontario. Image: Alan Levine/Flickr
Defending campus radio in Ontario
Scott Neigh | Jacky Tuinstra Harrison and Barry Rooke talk about #DefendCampusRadio, a campaign responding to changes by Ontario's Conservative government that put the funding of campus radio stations at risk.
Blog May 21
Photo by Peace Brigades International.
Quaker vision central in the work of Peace Brigades International
Brent Patterson | Quakers have played a key role in the formation and work of the global human rights group Peace Brigades International.
Blog May 20
Justin Trudeau and Mike Pence. Photo: Prime Minister of Canada website.
U.S. vice-president will visit Ottawa to push Big Oil's 'free trade' agenda
Brent Patterson | It's time for a rebellion against the new NAFTA that puts the pedal to the metal on climate breakdown.
Blog May 20
Label the occupation: Winnipeg-based activist takes wine labelling case to court
David Kattenburg | A demand that wines produced in the post-1967 occupied Palestinian territories not be labelled "Product of Israel" makes its way to court this week in Toronto.
Blog May 20
The former state-of-the-art Deerfoot Trail headquarters of the literally failing Calgary Herald. Photo: David J. Climenhaga.
Postmedia bid for role in UCP 'war room' illustrates the folly of Trudeau's lifeline for failing newspapers
David J. Climenhaga | A day never passes that the same UCP-Postmedia stenographers who openly campaigned against Rachel Notley don't also attack Justin Trudeau.
News May 17
Prison. Photo: Thomas Hawk/Flickr
Crime expert says better social programs, not more prisons, will reduce violence
Karl Nerenberg | Canada spent over $14 billion on policing in 2017. But, research shows that programs aimed at preventing crimes before they happen could save money and significantly reduce crime.
Blog May 17
Campground in Vermilion, Alberta. Photo: Provincial Archives of Alberta/Wikimedia Commons
Jason Kenney vows to end 'the war on fun' by allowing alcohol in provincial campgrounds
David J. Climenhaga | The UCP strategy for waging the war on the war on fun is re-admitting copious amounts of booze to Alberta's provincial parks on long weekends.
News May 17
Newfoundland and Labrador's house of assembly. Photo: Shhewitt/Wikimedia
Newfoundland Liberals expected to form minority government, NDP makes unexpected gains
Cory Collins | The PC's leader says he isn't conceding defeat, and talked about the idea of a coalition with the NDP and two independents. "The Ball Liberal government will not survive the next year," he said.
Blog May 17
Street sign with mother and child crossing the street. Image: barnimages.com/Flickr
What do we make of maternal rage?
Svea Vikander | As the holes in our social safety net widen, societies and governments task mothers with near total responsibility for the safety and well-being of their children.