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Power and Dissent
The Muskrat Falls rebellion and Labrador independence
Boondoggle hydro project could see Labrador go its own way from Newfoundland.
October 14, 2016

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The Labrador Problem
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…
April 22, 2016
To Each Their Own
Why the nationalism debate needs to stop being dominated by white men
A recent panel on Newfoundland nationalism at MUN reveals the stale nature of the debate.
February 28, 2016
To Each Their Own
Scotland, Newfoundland and Labrador: the future of small nations
Scottish National Party loses a referendum, but wins a tremendous victory for Scotland and small nations around the world
September 23, 2014
Going Deeper
The lessons of failure
What progressives can learn from the Scottish referendum
September 22, 2014
News
Dissidence grows over province’s refusal to fly Labrador flag
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…
Justin Brake
August 26, 2014
Going Deeper
What’s in a nation? Not much
Why nationalism isn’t a good reason for making serious decisions about important things
August 25, 2014
To Each Their Own
On dependence and independence
When Ottawa sells out the fishery to score international political points, it raises questions about our current – and future – relationships
May 20, 2014
Power and Dissent
Nothing lasts forever…
...not even in Canada
March 26, 2014
Letters
Keep Newfoundland independence on the table
Original handwritten letter received January 2013
January 20, 2014
Commentary
Jamaica and Newfoundland: Colonies of Unrequited Dreams
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…
May 3, 2013
To Each Their Own
Telling the Newfoundlanders: An idea whose time has come
What power holds the written word?
December 18, 2012
To Each Their Own
“Near to home as by sea…”
Sometimes, going away brings us even closer to home
July 2, 2012