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More Christians Should Vote NDP

I am reading this book Armaggedon Factor: The Rise of Christian Nationalism in Canada by Marci McDonald, an I am frustrated by how many Christians (Almost All Denominations) vote for Harper and the Conservatives.

There are many quotes from the New Testament where Jesus addresses economic inequality. The most condemning is James 5: 1-5, "

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May 24, 2019

Jason Kenney fiddles (with climate policy) while Alberta burns

David J. Climenhaga

Think of climate obstructionism in Alberta today as a three-legged stool. Postmedia is one leg, the Kenney government another, and fossil fuel industry lobby groups the third.

News

May 23, 2019

It's time to change the way we think about parliaments where no party has a majority

Karl Nerenberg

Canadians may not be ideologically conservative, but, when it comes to innovations in and novel ideas for the political process, we are highly risk averse.

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The Canadian anti-choice movement is building steam

3 Minute Action

A toolkit about its organizing and how to fight back.

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May 23, 2019

Crib notes: Understanding the United Conservative Party throne speech

David J. Climenhaga

If you were paying attention during the campaign, you've heard most of the United Conservative Party's first throne speech before. The interesting stuff was between the lines.

Blog

May 23, 2019

Nathan Cooper chosen as legislative Speaker -- so how about those early mornings?

David J. Climenhaga

Back in 2015, Alberta's new Speaker said asking MLAs to come to work an hour earlier, at 9 a.m., two days a week showed "blatant disrespect for the Opposition."

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May 22, 2019

True leaders work for us, not the fossil fuel industry

David Suzuki

Politicians often justify their undying support for the fossil fuel industry by claiming they're looking out for jobs and the economy -- but those claims simply don't hold up.

Columnists

May 22, 2019

Beware pro-choice memes normalizing Islamophobia

Matthew Behrens

When Alabama legislators passed the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S. last week, many seemingly progressive people immediately reacted by blaming Muslims.

Columnists

May 21, 2019

Green Party support grows as alarms sound on climate crisis

Duncan Cameron

With 17 elected Green Party members at the provincial and federal levels, the Greens look to be competitive in a number of federal ridings across Canada in the October 21 election.

Blog

May 21, 2019

On the streets of Edmonton with street preacher Dale: 'It's really tough'

David J. Climenhaga

"After five years, the only time that I feel normal is when I'm on that box preaching" -- Dale the street preacher.

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