Archive - Women of ABpoli

This week in AB: November 6, 2026

Boundarysmithing, U.S. influence, and four times as much free expression.

Nov 7 • Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean

UCP's supporters are making the case for its defeat

From influencers to staffers to the Premier herself-- none seem to have much faith in the UCP.

Nov 3 • Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean

October 2026

UCP gives up on winning elections in Alberta

Gerrymandering isn’t “strong and free”-- it’s a sign of weakness.

Oct 28 • Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean

New Democrats have another shot at the AHS scandal

Being starved of media oxygen makes it hard to say less but the opportunity to direct the narrative will be far more useful for them.

Oct 27 • Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean

This week in AB: October 26, 2026

Referendum hangover continued...

Oct 27 • Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean

This week in AB: October 23, 2026

All about the referendum hangover.

Oct 26 • Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean

Which side of Danielle Smith’s mouth is speaking to you?

Danielle Smith says a of things.

Oct 22 • Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean

A Reflection: from separatism to Forever Canadian, and back

You’ve been here through the separatist events and I’d like to offer some reflections on how Forever Canadian renewed my optimism.

Oct 19 • Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean

This week in AB: October 14, 2026

Thankful to be in Canada, proud to be Albertan. And other things.

Oct 14 • Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean

We’ve heard this story from Danielle before

They say the best predictor of future behaviour is past behaviour. That’s bad news for Alberta; again.

Oct 7 • Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean

Two plus two equals fish

In my second day at We Unify, everyone had an answer.

Oct 6 • Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean

Alberta separatism has a story problem

I went to an event that wasn't supposed to be about separatism. Somehow, I spent seven hours learning about the stories that hold it together.

Oct 4 • Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean

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