Three Truths and the Lie of American Democracy
Joe Biden may have won the presidency, but the broken system that brought us Donald Trump is far from fixed
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Our latest stories on Canadian politics, elections, parties, and policy, from the municipal to the federal level, plus the politics of the world around us and how they affect our democratic systems.
How George Orwell’s 1984 Got Published in Cuba
In 2016, the antitotalitarian classic mysteriously appeared in a new translation
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What Happens When a President Doesn’t Want to Concede?
American democracy appears to be hanging by a thread. Canada should be ready for anything
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David Frum Fights the Right
The controversial conservative export on his fears for the US election and the future of the Republican Party
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Why Canada Won’t Go Broke
According to a controversial economic theory, racking up government debt from COVID-19 might not matter
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How Tough Should Canada Be Toward China?
Canada needs to adjust to a world where China is the other great power. It won’t be easy
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How to Build an Antifascist Movement
In 1938, a diverse group of Torontonians came together to reject fascism. What can we learn from them today?
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Why Peter MacKay Is the Wrong Choice
MacKay’s history as minister of justice raises questions about his political fitness
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Why Resolving the Wet’suwet’en Crisis May Depend on an Ancient Treaty
Parliament took too long to respond to the protests. Further action could require following the principles of the Silver Covenant Chain
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How Universal Basic Income Will Save the Economy
Until recently, the idea lived on the political margins. Then the pandemic changed everything
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