Phillip MeintzerI Support Blanket Up-zoningHello council, my name is Phillip Meintzer, and I am a 33-year-old resident of Renfrew, and a relatively recent home-owner. I’m speaking to…2 min read·May 3, 2024----
Phillip MeintzerEco-fascism in AlbertaThis morning, I watched a video clip shared on X/Twitter which showed the Edmonton Police Service tearing down homeless encampments along…2 min read·Mar 21, 2024----
Phillip MeintzerSocialism & SustainabilityYou cannot have environmental (or ecological) sustainability without socialism, and vice-versa. That’s because sustainability requires that…2 min read·Jan 19, 2024----
Phillip MeintzerLiberal Democracy is a JokeI wish that more people understood that voting isn’t the only thing that constitutes a democracy. Yes, having the right (or the ability) to…4 min read·Jan 5, 2024--1--1
Phillip MeintzerOn Choosing SidesOver the weekend, I was asked by an old friend how I can confidently speak up or take a particular side when it comes to world issues, and…3 min read·Dec 6, 2023----
Phillip MeintzerAER Reform or Revolution?Author Note: A version of this article will be published in the upcoming Winter 2023 issue of Alberta Wilderness Association’s quarterly…14 min read·Nov 24, 2023----
Phillip MeintzerReconsidering GrowthNote: This article was written by me (Phillip Meintzer) and first published on September 28, 2023, in the Fall 2023 Issue of the Wild Lands…9 min read·Sep 28, 2023--1--1
Phillip MeintzerMy Presentation to Calgary City Council on the Need for Affordable HousingHello city council. My name is Phillip Meintzer, and I am here today as a current resident of Inglewood in Ward 9, but I grew up in…3 min read·Sep 15, 2023----
Phillip MeintzerThoughts on House HuntingMany of you may know that my wife and I have recently started looking to potentially purchase a home. In fact, about a month ago, we put in…5 min read·Jul 6, 2023----
Phillip MeintzerLiving our ContradictionsEveryone is a hypocrite under capitalism, and it’s important that we recognize this.6 min read·May 23, 2023----