Tag Archives: rethink london

Dialogue of Silence

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Glen

The most recent edition of National Geographic presents us with some troubling news. Around the globe, one language dies every 14 days. In the next century nearly half of the world’s languages will have disappeared. That’s startling – made even … Continue reading →

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What If Citizens Led Ottawa

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Glen

Note: The following is the article I wrote for the London Free Press for June 23, 2012, with the illustration by Jane. The headlines came fast and furious once Bob Rae opted to decline the chance at running for official … Continue reading →

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Ideological Gridlock

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Glen

In one profound hour he went from delivering the news to making it. Peter Mansbridge brought his message of civic engagement to London last week, sponsored by the City of London and its effort to launch ReThink London. The message … Continue reading →

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The Language of Movement

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Glen

Peter Mansbridge came to town and for a few hours it was all people were talking about. Accustomed to presenting the news, he found himself in the rather uncomfortable position of making it. He was brought in by the City … Continue reading →

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