Views from the Beltline

When I read about U.S. President Biden’s first steps down the climate change path he intends to follow, I was delighted, primarily because of his…

I have always been intrigued by people’s tendency to believe what they want to believe rather than what the facts are telling them, to believe…

I am surprised and disappointed at those Republicans who support Trump to the point of rejecting the will of the American people and even democracy…

We can draw an interesting comparison between two politicians currently concerned that the long arm of the law may catch up to them upon leaving…

In December 2019, the Alberta government launched the Canadian Energy Centre. The new UCP government had fulfilled its election promise of an energy "war room"…

During the 2019 provincial election UCP leader Jason Kenney rambled about Alberta in a big blue pickup truck for all the world like a toiler…

One could divide Alberta up in various ways. First, as in most provinces and elsewhere, there is town and country, the old story of liberal…

New Conservative chief, Erin O’Toole, has recently been singing a popular populist tune. He is greatly concerned about the “elites.” “These elites have only one set of values centred…

Denmark has taken another important step in its shift to a green economy.  Earlier this month, the Danish parliament agreed to cancel licenses for oil…

The most powerful man in the Anglosphere is, I submit, Rupert Murdoch, the world’s most influential media mogul. Yes, even more powerful than the president…

Up until four years ago I assumed that democracy was not only strong, it was invincible. At least in the Anglosphere. Why wouldn’t I? During…

As the pandemic continues to batter the economy and unemployment increases, it’s time to take yet another look at an approach to work that will…