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The Province
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
Documentary highlights political-punk history of Vancouver band D.O.A.
Lead singer Joe Keithley will attend Rio Theatre screening for Q&A April 12, 1985: DOA's Joe Keithley (left) and Dave Gregg in front of a fireplace mantle fashioned from a Pontiac grill at The Plaza, a legendary punk flophouse in East Vancouver. Photo by Dan Scott / Vancouver Sun Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. The journey of Joey Keithley from fronting hardcore punk legends to winning a city councillor's seat in Burnaby in 2018 is the focus of American director Scott Crawford's documentary Something Better Change. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Keithley will be in attendance a special screening of the film on May 24 at 2:15 p.m. at the Rio Theatre. The singer/politician will take part in a post-show Q&A session, which should touch on the many highlights in a career that stretches back over four decades. As the artist who turned the phrase 'talk – action = O' into a lifestyle, the session should offer a fascinating look at how music and activism can converge to effect change locally and globally. Something Better Change poster for filmmaker Scott Crawford's Kickstarter campaign documentary on the hardcore punk band D.O.A. and leader Joe Keithley's rise to elected politician. Photo by Sirens Call PR / PNG In the early years, D.O.A. built a reputation for relentless touring, spreading its particular genre of political punk that the band branded 'hardcore.' Along with Bad Brains, Black Flag, Dead Kennedys and Minor Threat, the group took a firm stance on topics ranging from anti-racism, freedom of speech, prisoner's rights, environmentalism and more. The band became synonymous with fundraising events and provided the soundtrack for such events as the No Pipelines in B.C. event in Stanley Park, which featured folk music legend Pete Seeger, Republican singer Arlo Guthrie and others. Over the decades, the band membership has changed many times, with Keithley as the sole original member. While D. O. A has announced farewell shows and tours numerous times, the group rarely manages a break of more than two years before reforming in order to record and tour again. The present lineup includes Keithley, bassist Mike Hodsall and drummer Paddy Duddy. Its most recent recording is 2020's Treason. Keithley has also released albums with the Band of Rebels and as a solo artist. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. As well as his musical career, Keithley has made numerous runs for political office. In 2018, with only a $7,000 campaign budget, he won a city council seat in his native Burnaby running for the Green party. In government, he translated his experience organizing and performing at events into starting the Harmony For All charity with the Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society, which gets musical instruments into the hands of school kids, chairing the Burnaby City Environment Committee, and other roles. Something Better Change charts the band's history and Keithley's political career as he mounts a successful bid for re-election. For tickets and info about the documentary, visit sderdeyn@ Read More Vancouver Canucks CFL Vancouver Canucks Local News Sports
West Australian
19-05-2025
- Politics
- West Australian
‘Could have handled that better': Ex-Victorian Liberal leader Pesutto reflects on costly Deeming fallout
Former Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto has spoken publicly about his legal battle with Moira Deeming, admitting on national television he could have handled the situation 'better'. Mr Pesutto appeared on the ABC's Q&A on Monday night, where he was questioned by audience member Adeline about the treatment of women in the Liberal Party, specifically referencing the Deeming saga. 'Do you think the Liberal Party is haemorrhaging votes due in large part to the lack of empathy and tolerance for female dissenters within the party ranks?' she asked. 'I'm talking specifically about the witch-hunt against Moira Deeming and the lack of accountability you have demonstrated when dealing with female people in your own party.' Mr Pesutto responded by defending his intentions at the time but admitted there were missteps. 'The issue over which I took action back in March 2023 … was one that was understanding that there are divided views over how we mediate between competing rights when it comes to gender identity and equality before the law,' he said. Ms Deeming sued Mr Pesutto for defamation and won her Federal Court case in December last year. Justice O'Callaghan found Mr Pesutto had defamed Ms Deeming in radio interviews, a press conference and in Liberal Party documents by conveying she knowingly associated, or sympathised, with neo-Nazis and white supremacists. He awarded her $300,000 in damages. But Mr Pesutto was handed a hefty blow on Friday when Federal Court senior judicial registrar Alison Legge ordered Mr Pesutto to pay $2,308,873 to cover Ms Deeming's legal costs. Reflecting on the latest development, Mr Pesutto said he was trying to position the Liberal Party as a 'broadbased' movement following a series of election defeats. 'While I was acting in good faith, I do accept now and I acknowledge that I could have handled that better,' he said. I was early in my leadership. No excuse. But I don't go by a day where I don't think about what I could have done differently or better. 'And I'm better for the reflection. Not happy with the results, but I do accept that I could have handled things a bit better.' Mr Pesutto said his aim was always to help the party reconnect with the community. 'We keep losing. We keep losing people. And so I'm trying to bring them back to the party. I could have done that better and I accept that.' NSW Liberal Senator Dave Sharma also weighed in and said he was 'not particularly comfortable' with public figures and politicians suing one another for defamation, warning such cases could have a 'chilling effect' on political debate. 'I think if you're hit with a cost sort of like John has been, that is life-altering and bankrupting,' Mr Sharma said. He acknowledged the comparison made by Mr Pesutto that prompted outrage among Ms Deeming and her supporters, but said public figures typically have the platform to respond to criticism and that defamation lawsuits between politicians risk becoming battles of financial resources. Mr Pesutto later spoke about the legal costs, acknowledging the burden but stressing the importance of keeping things in perspective. 'It is true that I have a large legal bill confronting me,' he said, before drawing attention to the everyday hardships faced by Australians from terminal illness and addiction to homelessness and loss. 'I do not under any circumstances want anyone to think that I would ever consider my plight remotely comparable to the real problems,' he said. 'I'll work out my stuff. I'll deal with that … I will always keep doing the work but always keep perspective. I want you all to know we all should be grateful and I certainly am for what I have and I don't ever want anyone to think that I would compare myself to that'.
Perth Now
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Perth Now
‘No excuse': Pesutto on $2.3M loss
Former Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto has spoken publicly about his legal battle with Moira Deeming, admitting on national television he could have handled the situation 'better'. Mr Pesutto appeared on the ABC's Q&A on Monday night, where he was questioned by audience member Adeline about the treatment of women in the Liberal Party, specifically referencing the Deeming saga. 'Do you think the Liberal Party is haemorrhaging votes due in large part to the lack of empathy and tolerance for female dissenters within the party ranks?' she asked. 'I'm talking specifically about the witch-hunt against Moira Deeming and the lack of accountability you have demonstrated when dealing with female people in your own party.' Audience member Adeline asked Mr Pesutto about the treatment of women in the Liberal Party, specifically referencing the Deeming saga. ABC Credit: ABC Mr Pesutto responded by defending his intentions at the time but admitted there were missteps. 'The issue over which I took action back in March 2023 … was one that was understanding that there are divided views over how we mediate between competing rights when it comes to gender identity and equality before the law,' he said. Ms Deeming sued Mr Pesutto for defamation and won her Federal Court case in December last year. Justice O'Callaghan found Mr Pesutto had defamed Ms Deeming in radio interviews, a press conference and in Liberal Party documents by conveying she knowingly associated, or sympathised, with neo-Nazis and white supremacists. He awarded her $300,000 in damages. But Mr Pesutto was handed a hefty blow on Friday when Federal Court senior judicial registrar Alison Legge ordered Mr Pesutto to pay $2,308,873 to cover Ms Deeming's legal costs. Reflecting on the latest development, Mr Pesutto said he was trying to position the Liberal Party as a 'broadbased' movement following a series of election defeats. 'While I was acting in good faith, I do accept now and I acknowledge that I could have handled that better,' he said. I was early in my leadership. No excuse. But I don't go by a day where I don't think about what I could have done differently or better. 'And I'm better for the reflection. Not happy with the results, but I do accept that I could have handled things a bit better.' Mr Pesutto said he was trying to position the Liberal Party as a 'broadbased' movement following a series of election defeats. ABC Credit: ABC Mr Pesutto said his aim was always to help the party reconnect with the community. 'We keep losing. We keep losing people. And so I'm trying to bring them back to the party. I could have done that better and I accept that.' NSW Liberal Senator Dave Sharma also weighed in and said he was 'not particularly comfortable' with public figures and politicians suing one another for defamation, warning such cases could have a 'chilling effect' on political debate. 'I think if you're hit with a cost sort of like John has been, that is life-altering and bankrupting,' Mr Sharma said. He acknowledged the comparison made by Mr Pesutto that prompted outrage among Ms Deeming and her supporters, but said public figures typically have the platform to respond to criticism and that defamation lawsuits between politicians risk becoming battles of financial resources. Dave Sharma Liberal Senator for NSW appearing on Q and A. 19/5/2025. ABC Credit: ABC Mr Pesutto later spoke about the legal costs, acknowledging the burden but stressing the importance of keeping things in perspective. 'It is true that I have a large legal bill confronting me,' he said, before drawing attention to the everyday hardships faced by Australians from terminal illness and addiction to homelessness and loss. 'I do not under any circumstances want anyone to think that I would ever consider my plight remotely comparable to the real problems,' he said. 'I'll work out my stuff. I'll deal with that … I will always keep doing the work but always keep perspective. I want you all to know we all should be grateful and I certainly am for what I have and I don't ever want anyone to think that I would compare myself to that'.
Washington Post
09-05-2025
- General
- Washington Post
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Perth Now
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Perth Now
Woman's cheeky sledge to Dutton
A young woman has delivered a brutal blow to Peter Dutton just days after his crushing defeat in the federal election. Appearing in the audience of ABC's Q&A on Monday night, just days after the Albanese government was re-elected with a substantially increased majority, the audience member questioned what elected leaders were doing for women and girls. While questioning panellists - Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, Nationals' Bridget McKenzie and George Brandis - she delivered a cheeky jab at Dutton for the amount of times he visited petrol stations while failing to mention a policy that would specifically benefit women. The young woman slammed Dutton for visiting 17 petrol stations durign the campaign. ABC Credit: NewsWire 'We know Peter Dutton visited 17 petrol stations along his campaign trail but at the same time didn't release a single policy on women specifically,' she said. McKenzie argued a lot of the Coalition policies would benefit both women and men. 'Women also fill up the car and go to petrol stations,' she said. 'Women are on the front-line of the cost of living crisis. They're the ones that are embarrassed usually having to work two jobs to actually get the school fees paid or the soccer fees. They're the ones having to put things back out of the shopping trolley in front of everyone because they can't afford it.' She did say she would like to see a time 'when women's policy doesn't equal and equate to childcare policy'. 'That will be a real step forward for this country when we're not saying all, a pink book with some ovaries on the front of it constitutes a women's policy.' Women's place in politics was a big topic of the night, with another young woman questioning 'how we can ensure that there is a greater representation of women across all political parties'. The questions come as Australia prepares to see a record number of women who will represent Australians in the next term of government, with female MPs set to soar between 66 and 74 out of a total 150 seats. The figure is a considerable uptick from the then record-breaking 58 women who were elected to the 47th parliament, while just 40 women were elected under the Morrison-led 46th parliament in 2019. Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie appeared on the show, arguging policies benefitted both women and men. ABC Credit: NewsWire In the House of Representative, Labor has increased its female representation to 47 MPs out of a confirmed 87, meaning the number of female MPs outnumbers male MPs (40). Meanwhile, the Coalition has seven female MPs out 39, a decrease from its 2022 result of nine. The drop in numbers is largely due to the election losses of former Hughes MP Jenny Ware and Bass MP Bridget Archer, and the retirements of McPherson MP Karen Andrews and Forrest MP Nola Marino. While the safe Liberal seats of McPherson and Forrest were retained by the Coalition, candidates preselected for the seats were both male. Seven of the 10 confirmed independents set to enter parliament this term are also women, including Fowler MP Dai Le, Mackellar MP Sophie Scamps, Warringah MP Zali Steggall, Wentworth MP Allegra Spender, Mayo MP Rebekha Spender, Indi MP Helen Haines and Curtin MP Kate Chaney. Speaking to the ABC, retired Liberal senator Linda Reynolds said a lack of gender diversity – a long-running issue in the party – was one of the reasons for the Liberals' crushing loss. However despite previous probs into gender representation, the reviews have just 'sat on a shelf'. Ms Reynolds said the party needed to have 'hard conversations' into how it increases gender diversity in the party. 'Quite frequently women get pre-selected into seats that are very difficult to win, so when they do win they're the first to lose when there's an electoral swing,' she said. 'As a party, we've been slow to understand that women bring great benefits to the party, women are fabulous local members.'
