Give me direct democracy or give me window-dressing
The NL Open Government Initiative does not mean what it says
Jon's Latest Articles
Nothing lasts forever…
...not even in Canada
Newfoundland revolution, then and now
Lessons from a history of social unrest in Newfoundland
Policing the university and freedom of expression
Are police officers on campus an affront to the spirit of the academy?
Series finale for Republic of Oil?
Why Newfoundland and Labrador's oil reserves may be left untapped
Throwing caution to the wind
Methodology and interpretation will be front and centre in the province’s impending review of fracking
More tragedy than farce…
[This very short story was written in response to the editor’s request for a creative commentary on the NL tourism industry. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of The Independent or its affiliates. No tourists were harmed in the creation of this story.]
Snowflakes and the avalanche: promoting fracking in Newfoundland
Public lecture offers engineering perspective, makes fracking debate murkier
Dr. Martin Luther King: strategies and tactics of civil disobedience
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we should remember King’s message was less about peace and love and more about exposing injustice
Book Review: ‘Caught’ by Lisa Moore
Lisa Moore’s recent novel Caught is in contention for this year’s Giller Prize, and it should come as no surprise if this Newfoundland author wins