New Liberalism Launch

Matthew Kalkman released New Liberalism this past weekend at Liberal International's 187th seminar and reception in London, UK. Members of government from thirty-six countries around the world came to attend the Liberal International Executive Committee meeting in London on the 14th and 15th of October. Liberal International is the world federation of Liberal political parties. Delegates included ministers, members of parliament, leaders of Liberal Parties aroundthe globe, and well regarded academics.

New Liberalism lays out the argument that one hundred years after the last major shift in liberalism comes a new dynamic--a reflection of the deeper understanding that we have a responsibility to preserve the freedom we enjoy today for future generations.

The  book is endorsed by the President of Liberal International, as well as the former Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, and Professor Anne Pearson the granddaughter of former Prime Minister Lester Pearson.

 

Hans van Baalen (Pres. of Liberal International), Matthew and 

Nick Clegg (Deputy Prime Minister of the UK and 

Leader of the Liberal Democrats)

 Matthew at the Liberal International podium

New Release: New Liberalism by Matthew Kalkman

One hundred years ago, liberalism was modernized to tackle the challenges of the time. Today, liberalism must again be renewed to ensure freedom is protected for future generations. For a society to be maintained and evolve, the notion of a common humanity extending to all people on this planet needs to be embraced.

Matthew Kalkman earned an LL.B. from Durham and MSc. from the London School of Economics. His writings have been published in the Cambridge Student Law Review and the Inter Alia Law Journal. After studying French at ULaval, he returned to his hometown of Vancouver where he presently works in environmental law.


"Kalkman's concept is of much interest to all who want an effective state characterized by free, empowered citizens who have the possiblity to shape their own futures . . . It is a must read."

-Hans van Baalen, MEP

President of Liberal International

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Upcoming Events: John Deakins author of Making Sense of Us

John Deakins will be reading from his book, Making Sense of Us: an Essay on Human Meaning, at the following venues in October and November:

Kamloops Public Library on Oct. 26 (Wednesday) at 7pm.
     Address: 100-465 Victoria Street, Kamloops BC
     Phone: (250) 372-5145
     Site: http://www.tnrdlib.bc.ca/about/kamloops.php

 Village Books (Bellingham) on Nov. 8 (Tuesday) at 7pm.
     Address: 1200 11th St., Bellingham WA
     Phone: (360) 671-2626
     Site: http://villagebooks.com/
     Twitter: @VillageBksBhm

Third Place Books (Seattle) on Nov. 15 (Tuesday) at 6:30pm.
     Address: 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park WA
     Phone: (206) 366-3333
     Site: http://www.thirdplacebooks.com/
     Twitter: @ThirdPlaceBooks


Making Sense of Us: If we human beings are to participate knowingly in the continuing evolution of our species rather than unknowingly in its extinction, it's crucial we understand that the sense we make depends on how we make it. But, it also depends on our being aware that it's we - together - who determine how we make the sense we do.




John Deakins: A social worker, John first trained at the University of Bristol and later obtained his Ph.D. in Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago. After 3 years of practice in England and 6 in the US, he and his family moved to Canada where, for 22 years until 'retiring' in 1991, he taught at the University of British Columbia.