Sometimes “the people” are wrong
Donald J. Trump represents the worst of his country—the archetype of the ugly American. I have been pondering what selection of adjectives might best describe…
We still need the NDP
In recent years I have developed the practice of voting NDP provincially and Liberal federally. The federal choice arises largely from the Liberal candidate being…
Pierre channels Danielle
It’s a long way from Ottawa to Battle River-Crowfoot. Born and raised in Calgary, Conservative leader Pierre Poilieivre has for over 20 years represented the…
The U.S. changes sides, whither Canada?
Donald Trump and his MAGA colleagues have decided to do more than abandon America’s fight against climate change, more than formalize climate denial as the…
America chooses ignorance
Back in days long past, in a place called Camelot, John F. Kennedy ruled as president. Kennedy was noted for wanting to have bright people…
The ICJ: the law embraces environmental science
We are, of course, doing it to ourselves. Warming up the planer that is. To live is to burn fuel and human beings are burning…