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Politics and Personal Responsibility (or Lack Thereof)

By Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean on October 4, 2017

As of October 4, 2017, there are officially three independent MLAs in the Alberta Legislature; former NDP MLA Karen McPherson became the second MLA in the past few weeks to sit as an independent after Rick Fraser resigned from the UCP caucus on September 21.  Derek Fildebrandt, MLA for Strathmore-Brooks resigned from […]

Love, thoughts, prayers aren’t enough.

By Robbie Kreger-Smith on October 2, 2017

It’s been a dark couple of days in North America. Between a suspected terror attack and the largest mass shooting (which I’m also going to call an act of terror even if police and media won’t) in US history, our society feels like it’s under attack. The usual […]

Protecting Taxpayer Dollars Shouldn’t Cost Nenshi the Election

By Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean on September 15, 2017

It’s not the five CEO’s but it is five wealthy gentleman.  Are the Calgary Flames owners negotiating, campaigning for a new mayor of Calgary or are they truly finished with making profit in Alberta?  While Mayor Nenshi is often referred to as “Spendshi” by his political detractors, he was the first to say […]

Polls Say Brian Jean Would be More Palatable as UCP Leader than Jason Kenney. Duh.

By Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean on September 9, 2017

The polls that made headlines this week were interesting to say the least.  The United Conservative Party still shows a healthy lead over everyone else, no matter who wins the leadership, but Brian Jean leads Jason Kenney by a healthy majority according to a Mainstreet poll. When the PC dynasty […]

Perspective of time will look unfavourably upon us, too.

By Robbie Kreger-Smith on August 30, 2017

With the movement to remove statues of confederate figures in the United States, it was only a matter of time before Canada also started to reflect upon its own genocidal/colonial history and assess whether some of our forefathers (and foremothers) are worthy of the public adulation they have […]

Encouraged by the talk, eager for the walk: UCP takes stance on LGBTQ Rights

By Robbie Kreger-Smith on August 24, 2017

Last night Vice Chairman of the United Conservative Party Interim Joint Board Len Thom posted the following on Facebook: This evening the Interim Joint Board of the United Conservative Party unanimously passed the following motion: MOVED: l. That the Board affirms and supports the rights of LGBTQ Albertans […]

Equality through exclusion; my thoughts on Calgary Pride

By Robbie Kreger-Smith on August 22, 2017

Calgary Pride has been making some waves with recent decisions including the exclusion of uniformed law enforcement and the most recent decision to exclude the nascent United Conservative Party from the Pride Parade on September 3rd in Calgary. Even within the LGBTQ community, these decisions are not without […]

UCP Leadership Hopeful Offers Sophie’s Choice for Education Platform

By Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean on August 22, 2017

Monday started off better than last week with Brian Jean actually going so far as to make a policy proposal.  It’s awful but anything that takes attention away from Fildebrandt for a bit is a blessing.   While it’s likely we haven’t heard the last of the expense scandals, […]

My Hate to Hope Speech – Aug 19, 2017

By Robbie Kreger-Smith on August 21, 2017

Good Evening, I want to start by thanking Chevi for the tireless work she does to advocate for LGBTQ issues, indigenous people, and now homeless people. You are an inspiration to many, and the way you’ve turned a negative into a positive is admirable. I’m honoured to be […]

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