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The Nonagenarian’s Notebook
Why is the United States always fighting a war somewhere?
Ed Finn
June 1, 2018
# war
Uncategorized
Trump “has done us a favour”: Gwynne Dyer
One of Newfoundland's most famous intellectuals argues the U.S. President's election in 2016 offers valuable insight into American politics and society before it's too late.
Luke Barry
October 2, 2017
Letters
Lest we forget, let’s put an end to war
We are right to remember those we have lost to war. But we owe it to them, to ourselves, and to future generations to abolish…
admin
November 11, 2015
Gadfly
Why I am still wearing a white poppy for Remembrance Day
The white poppy symbolizes grief for all victims of war, civilian as well as military, regardless of nationality. It also represents opposition to war and…
Robin Whitaker
November 10, 2015
Gadfly
Why I am wearing a white poppy for Remembrance Day
The Peace Pledge Union asks people to wear a white poppy to symbolize their commitment to working for “the removal of all causes of war.”…
Robin Whitaker
November 10, 2014
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Fighting Islamic State in the age of airpower
On Sunday Canada launched its first air strikes against the Islamic State in Iraq. However, it is worth considering the recent history of air power…
John R Matchim
November 3, 2014
News
“I’ll be glad to catch honest cod once more” – Part I
How Newfoundland's participation and role in the Great War changed us forever
John R Matchim
November 10, 2012