Peter RosenthalReflections on my journey in mathematics and in lawFrom childhood to the present, I have always found mathematics to be the most beautiful of subjects: the elegance of the nicest proofs…Oct 27, 20231Oct 27, 20231
Peter Rosenthal“Just Another Day” - a poemI woke this morning with a poem But then it flew away. What started out so promising Is just another day. Just another day.Oct 24, 2023Oct 24, 2023
Peter Rosenthal“For Mathematicians” - a poemThe infinitude of the primes, Is the subject of plenty of rhymes. But we can’t begin to show there’s a twin, An infinite number of times.Oct 3, 2023Oct 3, 2023
Peter Rosenthal“To Young People” - a poemWhy is it that the shit Makes you flight instead of fight? Youth is strong so right the wrong, Don’t just sigh and then get high.Oct 3, 2023Oct 3, 2023
Peter Rosenthal“Electrocution” - a poemNo grunting axe, No choking noose, Flip a clean plastic switch: Jaw-breaking spasm, Oozing shit Eternal shuddering twitch. Smoke from…Oct 3, 2023Oct 3, 2023
Peter RosenthalAuthor’s note: I was privileged to write the following obituary about Chandler Davis, a truly…Peter RosenthalNov 24, 2022Nov 24, 2022
Peter RosenthalAn Analysis of Canada’s Emergencies ActOver 30 years ago, I wrote an article (copied below) analyzing the then-new Emergencies Act that had replaced the War Measures Act. The War…Mar 1, 2022Mar 1, 2022
Peter RosenthalMy Introduction to LawI became interested in law the hard way — I got arrested.Apr 28, 2021Apr 28, 2021
Peter RosenthalPierre Elliot Trudeau and MeThe above picture tells part of the story but more than a thousand words are required to complete it.Dec 29, 2020Dec 29, 2020
Peter RosenthalCharles Roach and the Citizenship Oath to the QueenIf you were meeting civil rights lawyer Charles Roach for the first time, he would have a very friendly smile as he offered his hand and…Nov 24, 20201Nov 24, 20201
