Win or Lose, Doug Ford Has Changed the Conversation
Why conservatives are rooting for Ford Nation to give them the edge in 2019’s federal election
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Conservatives Don’t Own Jesus
By teaming up with Christians, progressives can reclaim the political agenda
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The New Life of Brian Mulroney
A new biography reassesses the legacy—and tracks the comeback—of our eighteenth prime minister
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The Dark Side of Modern Leadership Campaigns
Why our political party system isn’t designed to support the best qualified candidates
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The Problem With Wokeness as a Political Strategy
Justin Trudeau miscalculated in India—and it could cost him more than bad PR
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What Kind of Leader Is Patrick Brown?
The former Ontario Progressive Conservative leader’s response to sexual misconduct allegations should give his defenders pause
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If Everyone Knew About the Harassment Problem in Canadian Politics, Why Did Nobody Act?
After allegations surfaced, many people said they knew about Patrick Brown and others
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Why the Trudeau Government Won’t Call Out Islamophobia
If politicians want to end hate, they have to name it for what it is
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One Year Later: The Women’s March on Washington
As we continue to push for women’s rights, last year’s protests have a lot to teach us about compassionate and rigorous conversation
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The Other Trump Book
David Frum’s Trumpocracy is a smart takedown from a Republican perspective
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