Monthly Archives: February 2023

Germany and China clash over west’s supply of weapons to Ukraine

Eloquent words from Germany’s foreign minister! https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/23/germany-and-china-clash-over-wests-supply-of-weapons-to-ukraine?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

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‘Greenwashing’ firms face steep new UK fines for misleading claims

Puffery has become such a big part of our culture, it will be weird if this British Law succeeds in changing things. Now, if only there was a law like this for politician’s hyperbole! https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/feb/19/greenwashing-firms-face-steep-new-uk-fines-for-misleading-claims?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

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On Re-Victimization and Denial of Canada’s Residential School Past

Free speech is incredibly important, and it is not to be toyed with lightly. People will always say things with which others do not agree. The solution of governments deciding what citizens can say appears draconian on the surface. And … Continue reading

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Double standards and free speech

Free speech in Canada is an ideal that plays out unequally. Should we be surprised by this? Apparently, it is OK to criticize BLM in Alberta, but not Islamaphobia in Quebec. I can’t be the only one that sees a … Continue reading

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Israel and Palestine are spiraling downward together

Without a 180-degree change in direction, this untenable situation will only pause after many deaths on both sides. Then, the cycle will continue – more death, followed by more repression. To be clear, Israelis deserve security. They will only get … Continue reading

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Past Calgary Mayor Nenshi Has A Lot of Credibility when Talking About Islamophobia!

Idea: How about a 1-on-1 debate between Nenshi and Legeault, current premier of Quebec??? https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/naheed-nenshi-senate-committee-1.6747311

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Indigenous Healing Strategies – Another Successful Example

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/pilimmaksaijuliriniq-project-arctic-inspiration-prize-1.6743033

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Real people or convenient fictions?

We just don’t know if Pollievre is making things up or not and this is a huge problem when politicians bypass journalists. Consume your media accordingly! https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-the-jarring-echo-in-a-recent-pierre-poilievre-speech/

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