The “coalition of the willing” steps up
Western Europe has long been a fractious place with war a near constant for millennia. And its three leading powers have generally been in the…
We shouldn’t forget our American history
From the 17th to the 20th centuries was an imperial age for leading European countries. They explored, traded, colonized and built empires around the world.…
Symbolic win on climate change
One hundred and forty-two years ago the world’s first coal-burning power station went on line at the Holborn Viaduct in London, England. Coal had already…
Progressives’ weekend trifecta
It was a good weekend for progressives. First was the massive win for Labour in Britain, then the quite surprising emergence of a left-wing alliance…
Britain stumbles
Britain (and I suppose Canada) will soon celebrate a brand new king. Charles III will bring another new face to eleven centuries of English royalty.…
England no longer a Christian nation
England is having its troubles these days. Economy in recession, a plague of strikes, living standards falling, highest inflation in 40 years, National Health Service…
Spare us the dogma, ladies
Normally, I am pleased to see women emerge as political leaders. We need more women in positions of leadership in our governance. What we do…