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May 12, 2014

Reviving #ThePublicGood, part 5: Taxes and the role of government | #TOpoli #onpoli #cdnpoli

With today’s lesson, we focus on one of the most loaded topics…

May 7, 2014

Reviving the Public Good, part 3: civic engagement | #TOpoli #onpoli #cdnpoli

Good day everyone. When we left off yesterday, we were talking about…

September 19, 2013

Dogs, citizenship, and a lesson from @m_layton | #TOpoli

This is my dog. His name is Koba, he’s a Black Russian…

June 9, 2013

Video: Suitman event for Ossington | #TOpoli

https://vimeo.com/68004963 Ossington community members, not content with being portrayed by media gatekeepers…

March 31, 2013

Also from @neville_park, a picture

Not for nothing do I love her. Related posts: @Neville_Park and my…

August 15, 2012

Minutes of the council session, Town of Greater Napanee, October 11, 2011 | #NapaneeShame

The information isn’t as comprehensive as I’d like, but the first item…

May 3, 2012

An open letter to Councillor Doug Ford | #TOpoli #TeamFord

Dougie (do you mind if I call you Dougie?), we need to…

April 24, 2012

Politics, the charitable sector, and the public sphere | #cdnpoli

There’s been some discussion recently about the role of charitable organizations, and…

October 18, 2011

Monday evening at St. James Park in Toronto | #OccupyTO #OccupyWallStreet #OccupyBaySt

No analysis or or argument this time, just observation. Too soon to…

October 18, 2011

Monday evening at St. James Park in Toronto | #OccupyTO #OccupyWallStreet #OccupyBaySt

No analysis or or argument this time, just observation. Too soon to say how long this will last or whether it’s got real staying power. Not as if I’m there day and night, but with every visit I’m struck by the relaxed and nurturing atmosphere. Peo…