Bishop Stephen London of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton asks Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to withdraw teacher back-to-work legislation and not use the notwithstanding clause for the sake of democracy Visit the full article from CBC Edmonton including video clips and other links here [CBC Edmonton] The Anglican Diocese of Edmonton is expressing concerns about... Continue Reading →
Law and (dis)order โ Never stop praying
A sermon for the congregation of St. Stephen Anglican Church, Summerland BC on Sunday, October 19th, 2025 โ Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost y the Very Rev. Ken Gray Kathie and I love watching TV legal dramas. Itโs where I can channel my inner lawyer. She can speak to her favourites, but here are my top... Continue Reading →
So who really cares about the Epstein files?
There is tremendous pressure on GOP congressional legislators to release the Epstein files, mostly from democrats and from a smattering of Republicans along with almost every justice-seeking organization worldwide. Some innocuous sections of the files have been released but to date there is still no timetable to release the full oeuvre, and certainly no promise... Continue Reading →
Setting the record straight โ Maria Corina Machado is a poor choice for the Nobel Peace Prize
Most North American political watchers applauded the award of this yearโs Nobel Peace Prize to the Venezuelan opposition leader, Maria Corina Machado. With many others, I originally sighed with relief that Donald Trump was unsuccessful in his brazen attempt to add the Nobel trophy to his glittering oval office junk shop. Advised by friend and... Continue Reading →
We must balance compassion with accountability โ A Health First collaborative approach for Victoria
Like most cities, large and small, the City of Victoria in British Columbia still struggles how best to harmonize the lives of rich and poor, of those who live comfortable lives with those who live at great risk, on the streets or elsewhere in the community. Despite massive amounts of money spent on programs, no... Continue Reading →
Robert Reich hopes Trump’s Plan to invoke the Insurrection Act will not come to pass โ I donโt share his optimism
Robert Reich on Substack, Oct 06, 2025 Friends, The direction weโre going is either martial law or civil war. Americans from so-called โredโ states, with the backing of their Republican governors and legislatures, are on the brink of using lethal force against Americans in so-called โblueโ states, whose Democratic governors and legislatures strongly oppose the... Continue Reading →
Decisions, decisions, decisions
A sermon for the congregation of St. Stephen, Summerland, Canada โ The sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 28, 2025 โ The Very Rev. Ken Gray We heard some months ago Jesusโ declaration of blessing and woe: โBlessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you... Continue Reading →
Dominance over decency โ A clinical evaluation of Donald Trump and his ilk
With thanks to Glen Witter for the share.Original link unknown Brent Molnar: Voice of Reason ~ "The Man-Child in Chief: Why Donald Trumpโs Behavior Isnโt Just Alarming โ Itโs Clinical โฆ At this point, calling Donald Trump a sociopath feels like stating water is wet. But throw that term around too loosely and people stop... Continue Reading →
Could be — The sleeping giant is awakening
Educator and author Robert Reich has been deeply immersing in US politics for a long time. He knows whoโs who and whatโs what more than most of us. So I trust his grasp of history, its details, and currents, and desperately hope he is right, that Trumpโs downfall might come soon. That said, then thereโs... Continue Reading →
On Charlie Kirk, Martyrdom, and Celebrity
Tripp Hudgins, Sep 15, 2025 -- From Lo-fi Gospel minute on SubstackWith thanks to Carol Edwards Iโm still trying to figure out why Iโm allowing this whole situation to take up so much space in my mind and heart. I think itโs because people I love love Charlie Kirk. They admire him. They believe in... Continue Reading →