The “Centrists” Still Don’t Get It
33-year old self-described democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani beat billionaire-backed Andrew Cuomo for the Democratic primary for the mayor of New York this week.
David Graham
The Philanthropy Myth
In a properly functioning society, charity would not need to exist.
Unwarranted Lawful Access
The new federal government is seeking to give law enforcement new investigative powers without judicial oversight.
The Consequences Of Rhetoric
When Donald Trump’s first act as the 47th president of the United States was to pardon 1,500 people involved in his January 6 2021 coup attempt, he gave license to…
Happy Birthday King Trump!
Today in Washington, DC, Donald Trump is planning a $45 million Soviet-style military parade to celebrate his 79th birthday, while using 4700 military personnel to suppress protests in Los Angeles…
In Defence Of Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre is exactly the leader the Conservative Party of Canada needs today.
Seeking A National Emergency
Trump has long wanted an excuse to invoke martial law to abolish any remaining pretence of democracy in his country.
For Musk, It’s Mission Accomplished
Don’t be fooled.
The Independence of Parliament
The beginning of the 45th Parliament has been a showcase for the ever-declining independence of our elected representatives.
What The Right Does With Power
Canada dodged a bullet, as we are once again reminded by our neighbours to the south.
Let’s End Campaign Signs
One of the bizarre rituals of election campaigns is the campaign sign.
The Progressive Pope Fallacy
The Catholic Church’s selection of an American not shy to criticise the US administration as their new Pope does not suddenly make the world’s largest tax-exempt corporation a bastion of…
Carney Cabinet Sends A Message
Mark Carney doesn’t feel threatened by competence and he isn’t governed by favours.
Limitless Corruption
The Attorney General of the United States is approving a patently unconstitutional $400 million personal gift to the President of the United States from her former client, the Qatari royal…
Conservatives Embracing ‘The Big Lie’
It’s been nearly two weeks since Canadian voters looked warily south of the border and decided collectively that we do not subscribe to MAGAism; that basing our country on fear,…
Saving Canada’s Information Space
It's time to make peace with social media and salvage what's left of our information environment.
Here We Go Again On Electoral Reform
Inevitably, following an election as unusual and dramatic as this one, Canadian political discourse will focus on electoral reform and the perceived unfairness of the results, of the Trudeau promise…
Parliament and Parenthood
As the newly elected class of 2025 prepares to take their seats in Parliament, many for the first time, they will face the reality of balancing public service and family.
The Next Election Has Already Started
Pierre Poilievre may have lost the election to Mark Carney, but nobody seems to have told him that it’s over.
The Bloc’s Missed Opportunity
The Bloc Québecois could have been a force for good across Canada.