By Erin Drushel The recent revelations at an Arizona Veterans Administration (VA) hospital serve to highlight an underlying problem in North America. It was uncovered that a number of veterans were placed on a secret…
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An Education in Education – A Comparison of Systems Between Canada and the U.S.
By Erin Drushel [avatar user=”ErinDrushel” size=”thumbnail” align=”left”]Erin Drushel[/avatar] Here in Ohio, the end of the academic year is quickly approaching. Universities are already winding down, and in the next month or so the secondary, middle,…
Keeping Elections Fair – Much Bigger Issues Than Voter ID
Fair Elections Act assures Elections Canada ‘a longer reach and freer hand’ – Harper Government By Erin Drushel [avatar user=”ErinDrushel” size=”thumbnail” align=”left”]Erin Drushel[/avatar] Both Canada and the United States are currently tackling the issue of…
Keystone XL: Reaffirming Relationships Since 1812
I’ve been holding off on writing about the Keystone XL underground pipeline for some time because – simply put – I think it’s a bad idea, period. Not much more to say than that. But…
For Conventions and Short-Term Gain, “Cleveland Rocks!”
By Erin Drushel [avatar user=”ErinDrushel” size=”thumbnail” align=”left”]Erin Drushel[/avatar] I live in the largest Democratic stronghold in Ohio; the county which arguably secured President Obama’s second term win. Now the Republicans are mulling the idea of…
Today’s Social Defender: The NFL
Last week Arizona’s Governor, Jan Brewer, vetoed legislation that would have granted business owners the right to refuse service to those customers whom they felt violated their personal religious freedoms. In particular, this legislation was…
“Dear America: Sorry We’re So Awesome” – Love, Canada
By Erin Drushel [avatar user=”ErinDrushel” size=”thumbnail” align=”left”]Erin Drushel[/avatar] …with apologies to my American friends who aren’t jerks. Everyone loves Canadians; until we best them at hockey. Then apparently we become maple syrup-sucking “eh”-holes…please forgive my…
The Dis-“Union” of College and Football
By Erin Drushel [avatar user=”ErinDrushel” size=”thumbnail” align=”left”]Erin Drushel[/avatar] I love NFL football. Of all the quintessentially American things I could have latched onto after moving to the United States, this was the most unexpected. You…
Putting the “Union” Back in the State?
By Erin Drushel A Recap on President Barack Obama’s 2014 State of the Union Address [avatar user=”ErinDrushel” size=”thumbnail” align=”left”]Erin Drushel[/avatar]Considering the overall tone of Congressional animosity in recent years, Tuesday night’s State of the Union…
2014 Olympics: Road to Sochi… and Beyond?
By Erin Drushel [avatar user=”ErinDrushel” size=”thumbnail” align=”left”]Erin Drushel[/avatar] 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics: Everyone’s invited… but check your protests at the door. The Olympic Games are not only about demonstrating national pride and prowess, but stand…