Posted: November 12, 2008

THE OMAR KHADR CASE: REDEFINING WAR CRIMES by Audrey Macklin
  US military court wants to have it both ways: hold him as a combatant but try him as an unlawful non-combatant.
 

AT GRANT PARK FOR OBAMA'S ACCEPTANCE SPEECH by Dylan Kome
  Hard-nosed Chicago became a wonderland of strangers who beamed at everyone.
 

TOP TEN FORMS OF POLLUTION KILLING MILLIONS by Stephen Leahy
  Gold mining, car batteries among most dangerous forms of pollution.
 

WOMEN'S VOTE CLINCHED OBAMA'S VICTORY from the Institute for Women's Policy Research
  Eight million more women than men voted for Obama.

MeanToons
THE BRAVEST WORKER IN CANADA by John Meaney
  No thanks, I'll just use my microscope and chemistry kit.

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Editorial

CANADA MUST CONFRONT OILY MONSTER IN THE CLOSET by Ish Theilheimer
  And Americans deserves three cheers.
 

Faith speaks
RELIGIOUS RIGHT'S GRIP ON WASHINGTON IS GREATLY REDUCED from Americans United
  Divisive influence at the state and local level remains deeply problematic, says Americans United for Separation of Church and State.

Science matters

THE ANSWER IS BLOWIN' IN THE WIND! by David Suzuki, with Faisal Moola
  The biggest barrier to moving to renewable energy is attitude.
 

The Democratic Party's fortunes changed ... when they discovered George Lakoff's analysis of how to "frame" issues so that voters will listen. This is your last chance to hear Lakoff speak at the Straight Goods Persuading to Win: 2008 Symposium, November 14 and 15, at the Millcroft Inn near Toronto. Lakoff says that "values" will trump issues every time. Your organization can learn how to use that fact to win public opinion over to your side.

Canadian Politics

NIMBLE HARPER by Geoffrey Stevens
  Prime Minister's cabinet picks, stands on economy and US election, show some deftness.
 

HARPER READY TO HARMONIZE WITH US ON CLIMATE CHANGE by Gillian Steward
  Canada would provide a secure oil supply in exchange for common standards on emissions.
 

MYSTERIOUS $100 MILLION LOAN NEEDS EXPLAINING by Bill Tieleman
  Vancouver's Director of Finance is in Hong Kong, and her employment status is unknown.
 

CANADIAN ELECTION RESULTS CONFUSING, SKEWED by Elsie Hambrook
  Only through electoral reform can voters see their votes count.
 
 

PERSON'S AWARD REVISIONISM from the Ad Hoc Coalition for Women's Equality
  Owner of model agency given award intended to celebrate women's equality.

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Workplaces
NEW WORKSAFE ALBERTA VIDEOS CAUSING CONTROVERSY by Scott Harris
  Unions, safety experts say the videos blame workers for workplace accidents.

Consumers
CONSUMER WATCHDOG EXPOSES GOOGLE PRIVACY PROBLEMS from Consumer Watchdog
  Agency calls for Attorneys-General investigation.

Media files
A TALE OF TWO COMMENTATORS by Donald Gutstein
  Media defended Mark Steyn for attacking Muslims, but carped at Heather Mallick for skewering Sarah Palin.
 
 

WATCHING FOX TV COMMENTATORS SQUIRM by Mark Ames
  A huge schism develops between Fox's post-election attempts at "civility" and its pitchfork-wielding audience.
 
 

Hot headlines
IF THE US STOPS BUYING OILSANDS OIL... by Gwynne Dyer
  President-elect Obama's concern about climate change could have repercussions for Canada.
 
 

GEORGE LAKOFF ON OBAMA'S APPEAL from 7 Days in America
  A radio interview with linguist and brain scientist George Lakoff.
 
 

Take action!
SIGN PETITION TO RETURN OMAR KHADR TO CANADA by Dennis Edney
  Pressure the federal government to bring former child soldier home for a fair trial.
 

Humour
WHO'S THE MONKEY? from the Internet
  Aping behaviour observed.