Columnists April 6
King's 'time to break the silence' speech a lesson for a president
Amy Goodman, Denis Moynihan | 50 years later, as Trump radically increases the Pentagon budget and guts social programs and the State Department, King’s “Beyond Vietnam” speech remains chillingly relevant.
Podcast April 6
Photo by Victoria Fenner
Surviving the gig economy — three women's experiences
Victoria Fenner | The gig economy is a fact of life whether we like it or not. We hear three women's perspectives - what works, what doesn't and some ideas for change.
Blog April 6
Alison Redford on March 13, 2014 (David Climenhaga photo)
Alberta's first woman premier calls for more than talk about the deplorable treatment of women in politics
David J. Climenhaga | Cleared for second time of conflict accusations, Alison Redford emerged from seclusion to speak about how women politicians are held to different standards than men.
Podcast April 5
Rally in Dhaka
Workers organizing in Bangladesh for human rights
Jiselle Hanna | News of labour struggles in the Asia Pacific region and the issue of human rights and worker organizing in Bangladesh
Blog April 5
Fish kill
Marine protected areas are one piece of a complex puzzle
David Suzuki | Protected areas are one aspect of keeping coastal ecosystems healthy. Responsible stewardship also requires effective fisheries management, strong penalties for polluters and emissions reductions.
Columnists April 4
Trudeau Liberals betray open and fair government pledges
Duncan Cameron | Meaningful changes to parliament are unlikely so long as a party with the support of only 40 percent of voters can form a majority government, and carry on without seeking support across party lines.
Blog April 3
Anita Bryant (Wikimedia Commons)
Jason Kenney and the GSA reverse-tip-line brouhaha: Is this conservative turning into the Anita Bryant of Canada?
David J. Climenhaga | Will it help with severely normal Alberta voters if Jason Kenney turns into Canada's Anita Bryant, pounding a pulpit that seemed pathetic even in 1977? Not so much, probably.
Blog April 4
Alison Redford (David Climenhaga photo)
Two by-elections, three probes, and plenty more: All the Alberta political news that's fit to print
David J. Climenhaga | Conservatives motor to easy by-election wins in Calgary; third inquiry clears Alison Redford; Brad hits the Wall; and Kenney fink-call plan keeps falling flat.
News April 1
Labour and legislators fight domestic violence’s impact at work
Meagan Gillmore | Saskatchewan has become the latest province to guarantee leave to employees suffering domestic violence. Organized labour has been leading the battle.
Blog April 2
NDP differences on international policy need to be debated
Yves Engler | There are important differences of opinion within the NDP regarding foreign policy questions. These issues deserve to be aired.
Blog March 31
Your election guide to water issues in B.C.
Emma Lui | A primer on key water issues in B.C. leading up to the election on May 9th, including pipelines, fracking, and bottled water.
Blog April 1
In times like these, April Fools' jokes are redundant
David J Climenhaga | You can't make this stuff up. You literally can't, as it turns out.