Halifax The discussion of fights between tenants and landlords was a central part of the organizers’ agenda in the ACORN Canada head organizers’ meeting. In Ottawa it was another fight to save the 1300 unit, Herongate, a frequent target. In Toronto and Halifax landlord licensing is an ongoing fight and there were steps forward around …
Category: Ideas and Issues
The Rise of Authoritarianism in America
Baton Rouge You know when we’re in hard times, when a random neighbor stops in front of your house on a Sunday morning and over the din of your faithful Australian shepherd barking to protect your body and soul, asks if he can send you an article and see if you agree with its arguments. …
Candidates and Consultants: Separating Fools from their Money
New Orleans Donald Trump makes one point that is both compelling and increasingly incontestable, arguing essentially that political campaign consultants, media and mail pros, and even pollsters are rip-off artists. Typically Trump, it’s too broad based a generalization, but it is one that has not a kernel, but a ton of truth attached. An article …