Power and Dissent

Power and Dissent offers a critical take on culture, society and politics in Newfoundland and Labrador

Muskrat Falls and the landslide of uncertainties

How I became convinced some important questions need to be answered about the North Spur.

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Labrador problems

Systemic neglect of Labrador communities fuels anger and resentment

The search party

Traversing the province’s political landscape

#notallwhitepeople

Racism needs to be understood as pervasive and systemic, not simply on a case-by-case basis

The cruel optimism of reform

Newfoundland and Labrador is on the low road to a difficult future

The 101 on Tordon 101

It's time for the provincial government to end its chemical romance

To the premier-in-waiting

A letter from an anonymous source in Confederation Building, who retrieved it from Frank Coleman's mail slot in the Premier’s Office.

Give me direct democracy or give me window-dressing

The NL Open Government Initiative does not mean what it says

Nothing lasts forever…

...not even in Canada

Newfoundland revolution, then and now

Lessons from a history of social unrest in Newfoundland