Writings
 
   
 

Here are some articles, interviews, and other writings I've done over the years.

Editorials
Fixing the Broken Rules of Canada's Parliament
June, 2004
Traditions and customs abound in Canada's parliamentary system, but do they give us good government?
 
The Out-of-Control Cabinet
August, 2004
Canada's cabinet grows ever larger, but not more useful or talented.
 
Why the Monarchy Must Go
(and the Right Should Support it)
November, 2004
There is a strong conservative case to be made for abolishing the monarchy in Canada. Will the right join the winning side?
 
My 9-11
September, 2004
My personal memories of September 11th.
 
Electoral Reform Misses the Point
March, 2005
Altering the electoral system will not change as much as supporters think.
 
No More Figureheads!
August, 2005
Can any Governor General hope to please all of the people all of the time?
 
Rethinking Canadian "Culture"
August, 2005
Canada has a culture, but it has nothing to do with politics or healthcare.
 
Investigations
The Dziekanski Files
December, 2007
A man was tasered to death in a Vancouver airport and the world was outraged. But what really happened?
 
Wikipedia Vs. the Prime Ministers of France
August 2007
Is Wikipedia a useful source for learning about the biographies of world leaders?
 
Who Supports the Monarchy in Canada?
October 2007
New polling data suggests that partisan opposition to the monarchy defies conventional wisdom.
 
American Exceptionalism
How is the United States different from all other countries?
 
The 10 Shortest-serving Heads of State
Presidents, Prime Ministers, and Kings who served in office for a day or less.
 
Dominion of Canada FAQ
What's Canada's real name?
 
The Constitution of the Confederate States of America
What kind of country were the Confederates fighting for? Libertarian utopia or slave-owners' paradise?
 
How Many Countries are there Really?
There's no clear answer, it depends who you ask.
 
Filibuster Readers' Survey
2005
What do my readers really think?
 
Interviews
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.
 
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 (2nd time)
November, 2005
The now-former MP speaks of his bid for a political comeback, and the scandal that brought him down.
 
Jack Layton
September, 2006
The leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada speaks about his party and its vision for Canada.
 
   
   
   
   


 
   

 

 
   
   


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