Perspectives worth the climb
One voice.
No agenda.
Political commentary, poetry and fiction by Jon Ferry - written with the conviction of someone who answers to no party.
Featured Writing
From the desk of a maverick.
commentary· 2 min
Murderous intent
"It's high time we stopped using politics -- or religion -- as an excuse for appalling behavior."
July 14, 2026
commentary· 2 min
Pipeline phobia
"The heated opposition to pipelines in an oil-producing country like Canada appears to stem more from emotion than reason"
July 3, 2026
commentary· 1 min
Elbow room
"Thank you, Canada"
July 1, 2026
commentary· 2 min
Ugly closure
"Dividing up who may visit our public parks on racial lines is a slippery slope"
June 27, 2026
commentary· 1 min
Protecting children
"The best way to fight bad information is simply with better information"
June 25, 2026
commentary· 1 min
Mastery
"Messi shows why we can't take our eyes off those who have mastered their craft"
June 22, 2026
Editorial Stance
"Independence isn't a brand. It's the absence of a weight pressing on your back."
— Jon Ferry