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Commentary
On Judges’ Pay Resolution, “The World has Changed”
As Health Minister John Haggie declared, “the world has changed.” His colleagues in the Liberal cabinet have not yet caught up with this news.
Ches Crosbie
June 26, 2020
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Rushing to Judgement on Judges’ Salaries
The House of Assembly has mismanaged the motion before it on whether to adopt the Tribunal recommendations in light of recent jurisprudence on the matter.
John Samms
June 18, 2020
Analysis
Commentary
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There Will Be No Coalition Government
Opposition parties and independents can float forming a coalition government as much as they want. The precedent is clear that it would not happen.
John Samms
February 26, 2020
Commentary
Here’s to a Harassment-free House
A safe and respectful workplace opens the doors for a diversity of players to participate in politics. The system itself becomes an accessible option.
Gina Gill
June 17, 2019
News
Reaping Without Sowing: Government Support for the Arts in NL
Drew Brown
March 22, 2019
News
Grassroots movement lays path for mental health justice
The House of Assembly proceedings of Jan. 21 weren’t only a win for democracy, they were a victory for the thousands province wide who don’t…
Justin Brake
February 2, 2015
Deadmonton Dispatches
God guard thee, Newfoundland
What the rushed passage of controversial Bill 42 reveals about our leading political parties, their understanding of legislative reform and their propensity for anti-democratic decision-making
Drew Brown
January 26, 2015
Power and Dissent
Thoughts from Neptune on NL politics
Observations on galactic-scale farce
Jon Parsons
January 23, 2015
View From The Mainland
RE:form and function
Recent events in provincial politics should have us thinking about what we want the relationship between constituents, elected members and party leaders to be
Brandon Pardy
December 5, 2013
Daily Indygestion
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Decker believes Aylward should step down
TheIndependent.ca
October 13, 2011
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House of Assembly not a place for ‘constructive debate’ – Premier
TheIndependent.ca
October 13, 2011