Is the United States heading towards a dictatorship? The Far-Right Danger is Real. On January 9th 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives bipartisan Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol began its televised hearings into the January 6th Trump-inspired riot during which hundreds of hooligans stormed into the U.S….
Colombian Presidential Election
On May 29, 2022, the South American country of Colombia held the first round of voting for its presidential election. For months now, the clear front runner has been Gustavo Petro. As predicted, he came in first with 40.4 percent of the vote. He and his vice-presidential running mate Francia Márquez are much more than…
End Gun Violence
Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas was the site of a horrific mass shooting on May 24th, 2022. Nineteen children and two teachers were murdered by an 18-year-old armed with an AR-15 semi-automatic assault rifle. What is so astounding to me is the fact that those opposed to gun safety still believe, even after this…
How Should the Left Respond to Ukraine?
The crisis in Ukraine has captured the attention of people across Canada and around the world, raising serious questions about peace, self-determination, and the role of the Canadian government, particularly regarding Canada’s involvement in NATO and in the international arms trade. This month on Friday, May 27th, my virtual gathering will feature discussion about the…
Dr. Henry: Stop Pandering
Has Dr Bonnie Henry decided to abandon science, choosing instead to rely on public opinion when making COVID policy decisions? On March 11, 2022, Dr. Henry eliminated the mandated wearing of masks in most public spaces. Offering no evidence that it was safe for people to cease wearing masks and that doing so should now…
Philippine Election Disappoints Progressives
The May 9, 2022 Philippine presidential election results are in and for progressives around the world, it is very, very disappointing. Ferdinand Marcos Jr, son of the late former dictator Ferdinand Marcos, won by a landslide. He achieved a substantial margin of victory, winning approximately 59 percent of the vote – more than twice that…
Stop Logging Old Growth Forests Immediately
As the climate crisis continues to get worse by the day, old growth forests are one of our last remaining hopes. They are the lungs of our planet. It is therefore inconceivable to me that the BC government continues to permit any logging of our old growth forests. According to provincial statistics, there are approximately…