Why is Kenney Crumbling?
DIVERSITY OR DIVISIONIST? A recent column in the Edmonton Journal noted Kenney blames his low and dropping approval rate on “we have a much more diverse range of
Alberta Election
Taking Citizenship Seriously in Uncertain Times
THE ALBERTAN FUD FACTOR We are all caught up in the FUD Factor of Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt due to COVID, recession impacts, with turbulence and volatility in
How Serious Are You About Citizenship?
In Alberta, our “citizenship” is something we have been able to take for granted for a long time. HIstorically we have had little reason not to trust the
CANADA’S GOVT IS TRUSTED BUT IS ALBERTA’S?
TRUST IS UP…WAY UP AND EVERYWHERE The May 2020 Update of the Edelman Trust Barometer shows citizens’ trust in the Canadian government has increased dramatically since January 2020,
Can We Have Influence over Power in Alberta Politics?
WHEN SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER DOESN’T WORK We have all heard the memorable aphorism about bringing Truth to Power. That’s fine if Power is open to some “Truth.”
How to Defeat Authoritarianism In Alberta
The animation at the end of this post is very helpful in understanding Authoritarianism. Its a term often used interchangeably with Totalitarianism and Fascism in a modern Western
UCP Takes “Action” on Equalization Referendum
The Fair Deal Panel Report did not make Equalization as its first and foremost recommendation. It came in second and is put it smack-dab in the context of
How Vulnerable Are You Feeling Under Premier Kenney?
Individual citizens are feeling the impacts of the Kenney tyranny against Albertans from AISH Receipants to Docs, Environmentalists to Teachers. If not you, wait for it, Kenney’s coming to get you too, unless you are in his Hard-Righ Political Tribe.
Survey Results on Feelings About Being Albertan
We had 200+ replies from Albertans on the How Do You Feel About Alberta These Days survey. The survey was just a scan on the levels of citizen
Are Alberta Separatists a Passing Fad?
This research by Michael Adam’s Environics Institute on “Public Support for Canada’s Political System: Regional Trends” is sobering for thoughtful Albertans. If you think Alberta Separatists are out
UCP Electoral Reform Will Not Advance Democracy
There is a dire need for a better electoral system in Alberta to better reflect the variety of values, opinions, interests, and pluralist priorities of a diverse population.
A Report on the Reboot Alberta Revival Gathering
The Reboot Alberta Revival Gathering drew engaged and informed citizens to look at Citizenship not just Partisanship to take responsibility for changing Alberta’s political culture and the way forward to build a better Alberta.