I attended HRM's Transportation Standing Committee on Thursday, where I heard a great presentation on the huge challenge that thousands of people with disabilities face trying to travel. The presentation by Gerry Post was specifically about options for Access-a-Bus, which has long waiting lists and many users who have trouble getting where they need to…Read More

Predictably, more controversy erupted around Donald Trump. For once, though, he didn't do anything to spark an outcry. Instead, what's at issue is the right of Trump supporters to spread pro-Trump messages at Emory University in Georgia. This strikes at the core of what I find so disturbing about the continual controversy around Trump. Both sides…Read More

"Well, at least we are doing better than the States". It's a common theme in Canada, especially among progressives. Whether it's environmental protection, tolerance, health care, or hockey, Canadians often like to point out how we do better than our southern neighbours. These days, however, it's not much of an accomplishment to say our political system works better…Read More