The problems for the Non-Partisan Association continue to grow. This week Mark Marissen, former husband of past-premier Christy Clark, announced his intention to run for mayor in Vancouver’s October 2022 civic election. This further divides the already divided right-wing vote. Since its founding in 1936, the NPA has almost always been able to unite the…
More cracks in the NPA Titanic
If previous revelations of infiltration by the alt-right into the NPA board of directors weren’t enough to sink the ship, this week two more icebergs closed in on it — one small, the other larger and much more destructive. COVID-19 has been a public health crisis for over a year. Now, unfortunately, things are taking…
David Eby: A big heart and no fear when it comes to housing
In the past, I’ve been very critical of the provincial NDP with regard to housing, with one notable exception — NDP Premier Dave Barrett’s 1972-75 administration. I still remember the day, while on a high school field trip to Victoria, I had the good fortune of running into Premier Barrett outside the legislature. In a…
Lessons in humanity — and inhumanity
The other night my partner, Penny, and I watched “The Mauritanian” — a new film that’s getting a lot of buzz, and for good reason. I don’t normally blog about movies, but this exceptional movie is worth making an exception for. Most of us have at least heard about the Guantánamo Bay detention camp in…
Pinpointing what’s possible when it comes to vaccines
On the COVID-19 front, I’m delighted to share some great personal news! Out of the blue the other day, I got a call from Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre, which is part of Vancouver Coastal Health. Would I like a nurse to come to my home the next day to give me the vaccine? Of…
A second look at Biden’s plan for Yemen
In my last blog, I commented favourably on President Biden’s announcement in regard to Washington’s new policy regarding Saudi Arabia’s war on Yemen. Since then I’ve watched a video by investigative journalist, Abby Martin, on www.theAnalysis.news. The Analysis video opened my eyes and I am now much less optimistic about President Biden’s announcement. Regarding President…
Biden’s latest move bodes well for desperate Yemenis
More good news on the Joe Biden front: The new US president has promised to end American support for the disastrous Saudi-led war in Yemen, which was supported by both the Obama and Trump administrations. He’s also temporarily paused weapons sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, plus he’s promised to review the…