The Prophet of Populism
Political scientist Yascha Mounk studies the signs of rising populism. What can his work tell us about Canada’s future?
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Common Ground
Power, polarization, and the future of democracy
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Don’t Worry about the Federal Deficit
Politicians often argue that government debt will cause hardship for future generations. They’re wrong
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Voting with Our Feelings
Democratic elections presume voters are capable of making rational, informed decisions. We’re not
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Is Canada Broken?
The country seems more polarized than ever. Here’s what that means for the next election
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Who Gets to Decide What Being a Canadian Means?
I moved here when I was six. The experience has always left me wondering where anybody belongs
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What I Learned About Democracy in 2017
Welcome to the new post-rational, post-truth, post-reality world
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Socialism Is Back. Is the NDP Listening?
Instead of fighting for the scraps of the political centre, the left can score a victory by returning to its principles
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Living With the Authoritarian Next Door
America is learning what it’s like to live without democracy. Where does that leave Canada?
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Measuring the Decline of Democracy
To know if our political structure is at risk—at home and abroad—we need data, not anecdotes
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