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Feb. 08, 2012 / 851: Jon Mick
Necessary research
The University of Alberta has the capability to ban and remove people from its property. It's a part of the legislation and bylaws that all universities in Alberta… Read more »
Feb. 01, 2012 / 850: Godot
A lot to look forward to
No policy decision should ever be untouchable to debate. The third rail—the untouchable debate—can prevent honest conversation about necessary change or new ideas that could be implemented. Social… Read more »
Jan. 25, 2012 / 849: Blind Date
Business as usual
The Wildrose Party continues to uncover new public bodies that have illegally donated to the Progressive Conservative party. The groups range from the University of Lethbridge to arms… Read more »
Jan. 18, 2012 / 848: City of champions
He could buy us dinner
Why would anyone expect that the new arena's construction would follow any more of a legitimate process than its financing? With the recent announcement that Colorado-based ICON Venue… Read more »
Jan. 11, 2012 / 847: The great indoors
Enemies everywhere
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver must see enemies everywhere. Well, he does now. After this week's comments about "radicals," "jet-setting celebrities" and foreign money pushing to delay the… Read more »
Jan. 04, 2012 / 846: Year in review
Top priority: equality
Though 2011 was a year of upheaval around the globe, 2012 has dawned on a Canada still fundamentally and perennially unfair. Amongst news that Canada's top CEOs make… Read more »
Dec. 23, 2011 / 845: Headstones
The protester
While Time's choice of "protester" for person of the year leaves the actual designation as ambiguous as "citizen," it is this ambiguity that makes it a worthwhile designation.… Read more »
Dec. 14, 2011 / 843: New Year’s Eve Style
There is no pause button
Politics can often be caught up in games. The complexity and forethought of chess is used to describe the maneuverings of oppositional parties to gain the advantage. Caught… Read more »
Dec. 07, 2011 / 842: Hroses
To scrap the act?
In the wake of the media attention surrounding the ongoing tragedy at Attawapiskat and many other reserves, Shawn Atleo, head of the Assembly of First Nations has continued… Read more »
Nov. 23, 2011 / 840: Battle the world
Who needs money?
If you were planning to ride your bike to the new arena, you might want to rethink your route. Despite numerous votes over the last two years in… Read more »