Electoral campaigns and social media – a limited reach
Social media is now a big part of North American politics. Photo by Cazimira, Flickr
The now unavoidable role of social media …
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February 4 2013 My Turn Where are the women?
There were only two women out of seven Liberals who ran for leadership of the Ontario party. But one, Kathleen Wynne, won. Photo by …
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January 21 2013 Columns Kind thoughts towards the political class
In this column I decided to call on my better self and broach a subject that may rattle those under the influence of profound cynicism. I will speak in defence of politicians. To govern is anything …
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January 7 2013 Columns 2013: A pivotal year in politics
Protesters at Idle No More rally | Photo by Jonathan Reed, Flickr
It’s the beginning of a new year. Unlike last year – …
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December 10 2012 My Turn Hope rises for the Conservatives following by-election results
The three by-elections that took place across the country on November 26, including one in Victoria, show two things: Prime Minister Harper’s troops are losing some battles, and yet he can still …
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November 19 2012 Columns The American electoral machine is in perpetual motion
Barack Obama triumphs again. Illustration by Dan Klimke, FlickrIn a previous column, I wrote that Obama sorely needed the …
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November 5 2012 Columns How to buy an election
Photo by Vectorportal, FlickrIn a few days, 240 million American voters will be invited to go to the polls in their …
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October 22 2012 Columns Three leadership races that will test the organizational skills of Liberal members
Some Liberal partisans will be very busy in the upcoming months. Indeed, they have to choose three leaders for their respective political party, an embarrassing situation that could have been easily …
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October 8 2012 Columns Justin Trudeau: It’s a go and the ball is in his court
Justin Trudeau annonces his Liberal leadership campaign on October 2, 2012. Photo courtesy of Justin TrudeauIt’s a done …
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September 24 2012 Columns The federal Liberals now have a deadline
J.P.J Trudeau. Photo by abdallahh, FlickrThe Liberal Party of Canada recently announced that the name of its next leader will…