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The Muskrat Falls rebellion and Labrador independence

Published on October 14, 2016 in Power and Dissent by Jon Parsons

Boondoggle hydro project could see Labrador go its own way from Newfoundland.

The Labrador Problem

Published on April 22, 2016 in Uncategorized by Robert Way

The recent provincial budget highlights structural issues with how services in Labrador are financed. Rather than assigning blame to various governments it is necessary that the provincial and federal governments re-evaluate how services are provided to isolated ‘territories’ lacking self-governance.

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Why the nationalism debate needs to stop being dominated by white men

Published on February 28, 2016 in To Each Their Own by Hans Rollmann

A recent panel on Newfoundland nationalism at MUN reveals the stale nature of the debate.

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Scotland, Newfoundland and Labrador: the future of small nations

Published on September 23, 2014 in To Each Their Own by Hans Rollmann

Scottish National Party loses a referendum, but wins a tremendous victory for Scotland and small nations around the world

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The lessons of failure

Published on September 22, 2014 in Going Deeper by Raymond Critch

What progressives can learn from the Scottish referendum

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Dissidence grows over province’s refusal to fly Labrador flag

Published on August 26, 2014 in Journalism by Justin Brake

As Labrador Affairs Minister Nick McGrath backs province’s refusal to fly Labrador flag at entry points to the Big Land, the flag’s creator speaks out against the decision, while at least two flag raising ceremonies are being planned in protest

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What’s in a nation? Not much

Published on August 25, 2014 in Going Deeper by Raymond Critch

Why nationalism isn’t a good reason for making serious decisions about important things

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On dependence and independence

Published on May 20, 2014 in To Each Their Own by Hans Rollmann

When Ottawa sells out the fishery to score international political points, it raises questions about our current – and future – relationships

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Nothing lasts forever…

Published on March 26, 2014 in Power and Dissent by Jon Parsons

…not even in Canada

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Keep Newfoundland independence on the table

Published on January 20, 2014 in Letters by TheIndependent.ca

Original handwritten letter received January 2013

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Jamaica and Newfoundland: Colonies of Unrequited Dreams

Published on May 3, 2013 in Featured by Niquae McIntosh

Newfoundland and Jamaica have a lot in common. Aside from being small islands with big personalities, both have struggled to find their place in the emerging world market and both have great potential to thrive in the years to come.

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