Alberta is headed to the polls in the spring, but how many of us will actually vote? As someone who is going to be a candidate in the election, this question is especially relevant to me, but based on previous experience, we should be concerned that the answer to the question will not be favourable… Continue reading Change politics, end disillusionment
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Coalition talk is distracting
As we all know by now, a federal election campaign is currently under way. So far this campaign has been dominated by talk of “coalitions,” that scary sounding word and frightening political circumstance that, ever since 2008, has haunted the nightmares of every Canadian. Or not. It isn’t clear that the public has unified feelings… Continue reading Coalition talk is distracting
The right kind of fiscal conservatism
In politics, especially in Alberta, the term ‘fiscal conservative’ is often bandied about, almost always with positive connotations. To be fiscally conservative is, it seems, a good thing — something one should want to be. But should we want to be fiscal conservatives? The answer to this question depends on what ‘fiscal conservative’ means. Its… Continue reading The right kind of fiscal conservatism
Harper is bad for our democracy
With a federal election likely occurring soon, now is a good time to reflect on the impact of the five years of Stephen Harper’s leadership. There is no shortage of material for such an inquiry, but right now one thing in particular comes to mind: the negative impact his government has had on our democracy.… Continue reading Harper is bad for our democracy
Alberta politics, out with the old
Recently, politics in Alberta has seen a series of events occur in short succession which could have great importance for the future of our province. First was the announcement that Liberal-turned-Independent MLA Dave Taylor joined the new Alberta Party, an upstart centrist group. Then came the announcement that Premier Ed Stelmach intends to resign in… Continue reading Alberta politics, out with the old
Social media aren’t inherently democratic
As recent events in Tunisia and Egypt have unfolded, there has been much discussion regarding the role that social media such as Twitter and Facebook have played in the uprisings. Some have even gone so far as to refer to the Tunisian uprising as a “Twitter Revolution.” But the role of social media in these… Continue reading Social media aren’t inherently democratic
Tunisia, Islamism and the West
Since the fall of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali’s regime in Tunisia, many have been cheered by the prospects for democratic reform in that North African country. But one cannot help but take note of a kind of muted or cool support from many leaders of Western nations, at least in the initial stages of… Continue reading Tunisia, Islamism and the West
Online Exclusive: Who cares about this article?
When taking stock of our culture, television is a good place to look for a picture of our tastes and proclivities. We live in a world where so-called ‘reality shows’ on television are widespread and widely watched. Where the low-brow, crass and misogynistic Two and a Half Men is one of the most popular situation… Continue reading Online Exclusive: Who cares about this article?
Time for a health care conversation
There has recently been renewed discussion of the state of the health care system in this country. Health care is always high on the list of topics of political concern in this country, but with the federal and provincial health-care funding agreements set to expire around 2014 there is now a sense of greater urgency… Continue reading Time for a health care conversation
Letter: Troubles with new, new atheism
By HJ Hornbeck
Brandon Beasley’s column on “The poverty of New Atheism” [Sept. 30] slammed us for not coming up with a “viable, fulfilling worldview.” Of course we haven’t! Atheism just means you do not believe in a god or gods. Period, end of sentence. Secular Humanists, devout Jains and even some Hindus can all call themselves atheist.… Continue reading Letter: Troubles with new, new atheism