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Pushed to the Left and Loving It: About Race, Misogyny, Music and Fathers....

Recently, during an Up the Debate leaders forum on women’s issues, Justin Trudeau was asked  about what causes misogyny in young men.  He answered “I don’t know where exactly to point my finger.  I...

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Accidental Deliberations: Friday Morning Links

Assorted content to end your week. - Angella MacEwen comments on the fight for universal child care, along with the lessons we can learn from Quebec’s experience. And Claire Cain Miller notes that...

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Accidental Deliberations: Friday Morning Links

Assorted content to end your week. - The Equality Trust reminds us that economic inequality leads to harmful health consequences even for the lucky few at the top of the income scale. And Matt Bruenig...

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Accidental Deliberations: On balancing acts

For those wondering, I'm indeed following up on these posts and working my way through some of the factors in the NDP's federal election result. (For more on the subject, see the latest from Lawrence...

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Accidental Deliberations: Thursday Morning Links

This and that for your Thursday reading.- Desmond Cole rightly slams the stinginess of Ontario's government in taking support away from parents based on child support which isn't actually received. And...

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Accidental Deliberations: Sunday Morning Links

This and that for your Sunday reading.- Tim Harford discusses John Maynard Keynes' failed prediction that workers would continue to win increased leisure time over the past few decades:(I)t is worth...

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Accidental Deliberations: Friday Morning Links

Assorted content to end your week.- George Monbiot discusses how neoliberal ideology has managed to take over as the default assumption in global governance - despite its disastrous and readily visible...

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Accidental Deliberations: Thursday Morning Links

This and that for your Thursday reading.- Peter Mazereeuw reports on the growing opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership which may result in it never coming into force. And Jerry Dias reminds us...

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Accidental Deliberations: Thursday Morning Links

This and that for your Thursday reading.- Andre Picard writes about the widespread poverty faced by indigenous children in Canada - and the obvious need for political action to set things right: The...

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Pushed to the Left and Loving It: About Race, Misogyny, Music and Fathers....

Recently, during an Up the Debate leaders forum on women's issues, Justin Trudeau was asked  about what causes misogyny in young men.  He answered“I don’t know where exactly to point my finger.  I...

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Accidental Deliberations: Thursday Evening Links

This and that for your Thursday reading. – Peter Goodman observes that any meaningful action to build a more equal economy needs to involve bolstering wages and workers’ rights – meaning that the...

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Mind Bending Politics: Head Injury to Blame For Racial Behavior At York...

(York Trustee Nancy Elgie Blames Racial Slurs on Head Injury as Public Calls for Her Resignation Grow Louder) The scandal ridden York Region District School Board met with emotional parents Tuesday...

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Mind Bending Politics: Ministry’s Hands Are Tied On The Racial Slurs Of...

(The York Region District School Board Acted To Protect Trustee Nancy Elgie From a Code of Conduct Review) This week has been a very tough week for the York Region District School Board (YRDSB).  After...

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Mind Bending Politics: The Circus That Is Our Unaccountable Education System...

(Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne Likely To Read From A Blank Book On School Board Accountability) Over the past few months, the York Region District School Board (YRDSB) in Ontario has been embroiled in...

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Pushed to the Left and Loving It: About Race, Misogyny, Music and Fathers....

Recently, during an Up the Debate leaders forum on women’s issues, Justin Trudeau was asked  about what causes misogyny in young men.  He answered “I don’t know where exactly to point my finger.  I...

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