Partisan Lie Machines Are Destroying Democracy
COVID-19 is being used as a political cover for the abuse of power, including Alberta
Political Parties
Victims of Bias Know Thyself
I implore you to check out this link from the Visual Capitalist website. We all need to be more aware of issues, events, and concerns. We have to be better
Morality and Politics: An Oxymoron or a Myth?
It is generally believed in a “Free and Democratic Society” Moral Values are foundational to our political culture. Yet we have a decaying democracy, a rise of totalitarianism
Teck Resources Backs Off the Frontier Project
Teck cancels Frontier Project because of investor uncertainty because, in part, of a lack of climate change framework in Canada and Alberta.
Can Alberta Avoid a Death Spiral?
The Umair Haque essay on “This Is How a Society Dies” is a dark and direct discussion on the decline of America and Britain. The reasons why are
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.
Election Day – Will Alberta Go Backwards?
I was one of several folks who participated in a CBC National piece on the Edmonton Centre election context – 11 years ago. I wonder if anything has really
Alberta’s Political Culture Wars Are Bad for Progress
Albertans involved in and dependent on our oil and gas industry feel under siege and they blame others for their plight. Most of the anger and venom is
CBC Listen – Dissatisfied with democracy? Voters like you could be part of the problem
Here is another great segment on the trend that drives to the demise of democracy. Give it a listen then think about how progressive Alberta citizens can take
Democracy in Decline?
There is a great set of segments from the CBC Radion One Day 6 program. Disillusionment with democracy is growing and that leaves space for populists extremists, on
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.
Will Kenney’s War Room Care About Truth?
Reboot Alberta recently met to discuss the Post-Truth consequences of how do we know who and what we can trust for reliable sources of verifiable information on public policy issues.