LETTER: Prospects for a Progressive City Council
The long term success of progressive politics in St. John’s hinges on challenging the established view of how the city itself should govern.
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LETTER: Hate, Silence, & the Responsibility of a Community
Here, people can’t afford to lose jobs. In the instance that someone does because of racist rhetoric, our failure to hold them accountable is compounded.
LETTER: Premier Furey, We Need a Green New Deal
The time has come for Newfoundland and Labrador to seize the opportunity to be a national leader and set ourselves apart.
LETTER: Investing in a Walk-able City Pays for Itself
With an investment of $3 million annually into improving walkability in St. John’s, the economic benefits would outweigh the costs by four times.
LETTER: Our Bubble Will Burst if it Expands Too Quickly
Everything in my being both professionally and personally says this is premature. Opening up to the rest of Canada means we’ll soon end up back in lockdown.
OPINION: Covid-19 Will Transform Labour in NL
Covid-19 impacts will be lasting. It will transform labour markets. How that happens is absolutely up to us.
An Open Letter to Our Governments on COVID-19
In all responses to COVID-19 we must prioritize those who are most physiologically and socially vulnerable to this virus and the social response to it.
RE: “Don’t Cross Newfoundland & Labrador’s Thick Blue Line”
“My fear is that women and girls experiencing violence in their lives and relationships may feel let down, leading to uncertainty about coming forward.”
