A decade later, a decision worth celebrating
A decade ago, on June 9, 1994, you would have found virtually every New Democrat staffer at Queen’s Park (including yours truly) riveted to their TV screens, waiting and hoping against hope that Bill 167 — a law that would recognize same-sex relationships...Binge on advertising, purge Campbell
Tired of their members being used for punting practice by the Campbell Liberals, several public-sector unions have taken on the Premier’s addiction to TV ads with — you guessed it — a TV ad of their own. It’s on the air from Dec. 1 to 7, but...Taking on the Money Marts
ACORN Canada, an offshoot of the venerable 34-year-old U.S.-based organization of low- and moderate-income families, is just getting off the ground. But they’ve already scored a direct hit on the so-called “payday loan” industry — an...And the good news about the U.S. election comes from… Florida?!
If you’re on an obsessive quest for silver linings in the wake of November 2nd (and, for that matter, the 12-months-plus campaign that preceded it), then cast your gaze down south to Jeb Bush territory: Florida. Thanks to the amazing work of ACORN (the...Where seldom is heard a discouraging word
News item: President George Bush will give Parliament a miss when he visits Canada next week. His official says he doesn’t want to risk being booed. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen of the press. Welcome to our morning briefing on day two of the...
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Public speaking and speechwriting: the essential guides
Looking for advice on public speaking, speechwriting and leadership communications? Here are some of my most comprehensive posts, on topics that people ask me about most often.
