Filibuster Cartoons
Here are some articles I’ve written over the years. I’m in the process of organizing this page better, so it’s a bit of a mess at the moment, and most of the categories are nowhere near complete. For my most recent writings, complete and unsorted (except by date) please just check out the blog archive.
I’ve done a lot of these, so I have them organized by theme:
…on entertainment and other such things
…on the monarchy and republicanism
…on my time at Simon Fraser University (under construction)
This was a little blog I ran for little over a year, chronicling the comings-and-goings of various world leaders in the year 2007, and a little bit of 2008.
Head of State Update part I (2007)
Head of State Update part II (2008)
The mayors of British Columbia (November, 20011)
Election-year interviews with the mayors of B.C.’s three biggest cities, Vancouver, Surrey, and Burnaby.
The B.C. NDP (Spring, 2011)
I speak to the six candidates running to lead the B.C. New Democratic Party.
The B.C. Liberal Party (Winter, 2011)
I speak to the five candidates running to be the next premier of British Columbia, in the 2011 Liberal primary.
Bob Tarantino (September, 2009)
Noted Canadian lawyer and legal pundit speaks about the Supreme Court of Canada, and what’s wrong with it.
Jack Layton (September, 2006)
The leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada speaks about his party and its vision for Canada.
Carole James (March, 2005)
The Leader of the British Columbia NDP speaks about the future of her party and bid to become BC’s next premier.
Svend Robinson (November, 2005)
The now-former MP speaks of his bid for a political comeback, and the scandal that brought him down.
Svend Robinson (February, 2004)
NDP member of parliament speaks about socialism and his views on modern Canada.
Christy Clark (March, 2004)
Liberal Deputy Prime Minister of British Columbia speaks about her party and government.
Iona Campagnolo (April, 2004)
Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia speaks about the monarchy in Canada.
The 10 Shortest-serving Heads of State
Presidents, prime ministers, and kings who served in office for a day or less.
Wikipedia Vs. The Prime Ministers of France (or: Which is a Better Source? Wikipedia or The New York Times)
Is Wikipedia a useful source for learning about the biographies of dead world leaders?
The Constitution of the Confederate States of America
What kind of country were the Confederates fighting for? Libertarian utopia or slave-owners’ paradise?
Who Supports the Monarchy in Canada?
Polling data suggests partisan opposition to the crown defies conventional wisdom.
Dominion of Canada FAQ
Does Canada have a full name?
American Exceptionalism
How is the United States different from all other countries?
How Many Countries are there Really?
There’s no clear answer, it depends who you ask.
The Dziekanski Files
A man was tasered to death in a Vancouver airport and the world was outraged. But what really happened? (in progress)
World Leaders wearing military uniforms
World Leaders wearing traditional clothing
Inauguration Ceremonies of the World
Cartoons of the Governor Generals of Canada
Nintendo’s era of video game censorship
