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Memorial University is Hosting a Maverick Political Panel
When a problem comes along, must you whip it? Four outspoken Canadian politicians are questioning parliamentary party discipline at Memorial next week.
January 31, 2020

# Paul Lane

The cocktail circuit and democracy in N.L.
Power and Dissent
The cocktail circuit and democracy in N.L.
Independent MHA Paul Lane speaks out on the ways consensus is formed and decisions are made in N.L. politics, disrupting the illusion of representative democracy…
November 3, 2016
Letters
Liberal backbenchers hold the power
"If 10 or more of you get together as a united group you have the power to demand change to this horrible budget. If cabinet…
July 11, 2016
To Each Their Own
Something very different is happening in Newfoundland and Labrador
For all the negative things it will do to our province, the Liberals' austerity budget is bringing people together in a very meaningful way.
June 7, 2016
Republic of Oil
The revolution will not be broadcast
The courage of one MHA has brought the Liberals to a tipping point at precisely the moment the people of Newfoundland and Labrador have united…
Justin Brake
May 19, 2016
Letters
Open letter to Paul Lane
"Your decisions Wednesday have stoked the flames and given the movement courage and hope."
May 19, 2016
A Measured Opinion
Most tar sands oil will stay in the ground, and Harper knows it
Partisans criticising Linda McQuaig’s remarks are either ignorant or lying.
Tom Baird
August 12, 2015
News
Vigil remembers Waterford victims and survivors, calls for new hospital
Amid urgent calls for new mental health facilities and implementation of the 'recovery model' of mental healthcare in N.L., people and groups continue to explain…
Justin Brake
July 2, 2015
To Each Their Own
Dunderdale joins Liberals, red tsunami continues to grow
Former premier joins party she feels best reflects her values
February 5, 2014