Resistance to the Trump/Musk horror show is growing. In the US, social media now includes a variety of mea culpa statements by Trump voters. Many are hard to verify and may be fakes. That said, I am reminded of that stupid woman who admitted on the BBC a day following the “leave” victory that she... Continue Reading →
Howls of protest surged online as the CBC News special 51st State: A Cross Border Conversation was announced and broadcast on multiple platforms across the U.S. and Canada this past Sunday. This was an international co-production between CBC Radio Cross Country Checkup with Ian Hanomansing and The Middle with Jeremy Hobson. Both hosts took calls from Canadians and Americans.... Continue Reading →
[Ken Gray] On this my 67th birthday I wanted to write something myself about the state of the world, of North America, and of Canada. A few ideas are in development, but for now, the words below published by Robert Reich today are best shared here. They answer a question many Canadians and Americans ask... Continue Reading →
Well I thought the joke was funny: “Cut the power on Superbowl Sunday.” Clever too. What do Americans like more than politics? Sports, and especially the Superbowl. Gather the neighbours; whip up some snacks; set up the video in case someone gets stuck in traffic; fresh batteries in the TV controller. Watch on Netflix? Let... Continue Reading →
From the Center for Action and ContemplationWednesday, January 15, 2025 [Ken Gray] I know some of you don't read my blogs in full. But in this case, if you read nothing more, READ THE FINAL PARAGRAPH -- Trust me on this [Center for Action and Contemplation] Let us not tire of preaching love, for this... Continue Reading →
[Assis Naim Ateek, Sabeel Community] Dear Friends, What should our new year's message be when so many of our sisters and brothers in occupied Palestine, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and throughout the Middle East are experiencing fear, despair, anxiety, and the prospect of an uncertain future? I believe that an appropriate message should be of hope... Continue Reading →
I thought Elizabeth's note following Justin Trudeau's resignation announcement yesterday particularly fine and worth sharing on this blog. [Elizabeth May] This morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally admitted the inescapable conclusion that he had to step aside to make room for new leadership. The fact that the announcement could surprise no one is to admit... Continue Reading →
A sermon for the congregation of St. Saviour Anglican Church, Penticton BC // The Very Rev. Ken Gray No sermon today can avoid mention of the recent death and enduring legacy of Jimmy Carter. As Joe Biden put it, “decency, decency, decency.” My gosh, Jimmy Carter is one of us, a Christian, a progressive evangelical... Continue Reading →
Reposted from Facebook and Charlie's recent editorial in the National Observer [Charlie Angus] Donald Trump spent Christmas day publicly raging through his rolodex of political enemies. Canada remains near the top of his list. He has been insulting the Prime Minister, degrading our nation and musing about taking us over. CNN claims that these threats... Continue Reading →
Reprint from Mitchell Atencio at SOJO.NET [Mitchell Atencio to end] "Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, died on Sunday at the age of 100. Carter was a prominent advocate of faith and justice, regularly acting from his Baptist faith throughout his career as a politician and a humanitarian. “Jimmy Carter’s importance to faith and public life was... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 