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Minister’s “illegal” caribou hunt argument is colonialist

"For goodness sakes, let us understand that a way of life, a culture, a dependency of the Indigenous population on this land and surrounding areas is slyly being wiped away for the sake of political wants and to satisfy a disconnected population with no interest or ties to traditional practices in any meaningful way."

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What I learned from attending a #BlackLivesMatter protest in Toronto

"It was a true sign of solidarity against systemic racism."

Anglican Church’s flag on government buildings galling and hypocritical

"Considering the Anglican Church's history of endorsing religious violence and its ongoing role in the suppression of gay rights, I believe it's wrong for our secular governments to align themselves with this organization."

Whose side is our government on?

The federal government's recent leniency with wealthy corporate interests hints at a disturbing trend in the way government does business.

We may not like austerity, but it is necessary

Size of province's public sector must shrink "to cut the costs of an institution this province cannot afford to operate --- that is, until we see an increase in the price of oil."

Women don’t need to be “given” a voice

"Women in contemporary Newfoundland have the same access as men to voicing their opinion..."

The signs of change

"The renewable energy revolution is occurring faster than anyone predicted."

A case for increased investment in the art and artists of Newfoundland and Labrador

"Investing in the arts is sound practice in maintaining both the financial and spiritual health of our people."

We must stand up to Muskrat and those forcing it on us

"We need to gather in mass numbers and demand that justice be served."

Let’s talk about Bell

"This type of corporate fundraising has become necessary because as a society we are underfunding and undervaluing public services and community organizations."