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Devin Johnston |
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Devin Johnston is a law student at the University of Manitoba and a proud supporter of the New Democratic Party. |
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Dumbest Political Press Release I've Seen in a While (and that's saying something!)
I get press releases from the Liberals, New Democrats, Conservatives, and Greens delivered to me daily via RSS. As you might imagine, most press releases from most of the parties are asinine most of the time. The point of a press release is to try to frame an issue in a way that is favourable for your party and unfavourable for other parties. Fair enough, I get that. But today's press relea
Dumbest Political Press Release I've Seen in a While (and that's saying something!)
I get press releases from the Liberals, New Democrats, Conservatives, and Greens delivered to me daily via RSS. As you might imagine, most press releases from most of the parties are asinine most of the time. The point of a press release is to try to frame an issue in a way that is favourable for your party and unfavourable for other parties. Fair enough, I get that. But today's press relea
The Long Gun Registry & Violence Against Women
I don't have a strong position one way or the other on scrapping the long gun registry. I think there are some valid criticisms of the program, particularly in respect of the cost to the public. That said, I strongly disagree with those who argue that long guns don't contribute to criminal violence.
It is empirically true that more crimes are committed with handguns than with long guns, especially in urban centres. That said, they are also used in different kinds of crimes. Hand guns are more often used in "street crime" situations - ar
The Long Gun Registry & Violence Against Women
I don't have a strong position one way or the other on scrapping the long gun registry. I think there are some valid criticisms of the program, particularly in respect of the cost to the public. That said, I strongly disagree with those who argue that long guns don't contribute to criminal violence.
It is empirically true that more crimes are committed with handguns than with long guns, especially in urban centres. That said, they are also used in different kinds of crimes. Hand guns are more often used in "street crime" situations - ar
Premier Selinger Unveils new Manitoba Cabinet
Newly minted Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger has announced his cabinet:
Greg Selinger
Premier of Manitoba
President of the executive council
Minister of federal-provincial relations
Minister responsible for francophone affairs
Steve Ashton
Minister of infrastructure and transportation
Minister responsible for emergency measures
Minister charged with the administration of the Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Act
Dave Chomiak
Minister of innovation, energy and mines
Minister charged wit
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