politics – Growth and Grind

Back to School with Covid Still Rampant

Returning to schools after the Christmas break and one week of at-home learning, the UCP government has put parents and teachers in an impossible position. As I prepare my kids to return to in-class learning tomorrow, I am genuinely worried.

Together we’ll shape the future of Alberta

I’m in favour of hearing all positions and policies. Listening to different ideas (perspective-taking instead of just giving) and understanding the nuance will lead to an evolution in thinking and better policies overall. Otherwise, it’s just more shouting at each other about why you think your idea is better.

Wrestling to make sense of the Alberta school re-entry plan

As I (and so many parents) wrestle with Alberta’s school re-entry plan, I acknowledge that there will be an element of risk and no plan will be perfect. However, recklessness at the expense of the health and safety of our children, teachers, and support staff is completely unacceptable. There are a number of questions we should all be asking (repeatedly if need be) until we get clear answers.

Allies stand up and do the work

The injustice of the events over the past few months (and the shift I’ve seen in the world these past several years) is a constant source of frustration. As a straight, white man with privilege I’ll never fully understand, my responsibility is to spend that privilege to bring about changes that overcome injustice and inequity.