Category Archives: politics

Poetry Alive and Well During Poetry Month Pt. 1

Posted on April 24, 2018 by seanarthurjoyce

Turning Back to the Earth as Muse Poetry is indeed alive and well in 2018. Judging by recent books by both established and emerging poets, the art is in fine fettle. There’s evidence of both high craft and relevance to … Continue reading →

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House of Commons passes apology motion for British Home Children

Posted on February 23, 2017 by seanarthurjoyce

It happened so quickly most Members of Parliament were barely aware of it. On February 15 a Private Member’s motion brought forward by Bloc Québécois MP Luc Thériault was passed. The motion calls for the House of Commons to apologize … Continue reading →

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Trumplandia: The Shadow’s Ascendancy

Posted on November 12, 2016 by seanarthurjoyce

“An enemy is like a treasure found in my house, won without labour of mine; I must cherish him, for he is a helper in the way of Enlightenment.”[1] —Santi-Deva “Democracy substitutes election by the incompetent many for appointment by the … Continue reading →

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