Derrick O’Keefe
Articles by Derrick O’Keefe
One year after the coup, let’s not forget Egypt’s struggle for democracy
June 23 2014 ColumnsSummer in the city. This weekend, I got offline and out with the family to …
Vancouver’s affordability crisis: No more excuses, we need action
June 9 2014 ColumnsWhen it comes to Vancouver’s crisis of housing affordability, our city’s municipal politicians are better at making excuses than at taking action.
As I’ve noted previously in this space, …
Teachers, not tankers: On Christy Clark’s misplaced priorities
May 26 2014 Columns Photo by Brent Granbywh
Christy Clark loves to do photo-ops wearing a hard hat. That was basically her uniform on the campaign…
What happened to Vancouver’s civic left?
May 12 2014 ColumnsI’m writing this column in somewhat of a daze of sleep deprivation and euphoria. Our second son, …
Spike in homelessness numbers show Vancouver needs a better vision
April 28 2014 ColumnsWe’re just over six months from municipal …
Harper’s unfair Elections Act must be stopped
April 7 2014 ColumnsStephen Harper is trying to rewrite the rules around elections in Canada, and we can’t …
An example worth following:
The life and politics of Tony Benn
March 17 2014
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It’s the same each time with progress. First they ignore you, then they say you’re mad, then dangerous, then there’s a pause and then you can’t find anyone who disagrees with you.
Tony Benn…
Facing off against Big Oil: Why I write
March 3 2014 Left BankEveryone who thinks …
Imagining an NDP leadership race to fill B.C.’s political void
February 17 2014 Left BankDavid Eby, Point Grey MLA, announced last week that he will not be seeking the BC NDP leadership. | Photo courtesy of Legislative …
Supreme Court gives B.C. Liberal government an ‘F’ for education legislation
February 3 2014 Left BankLast week, the BC Teachers …