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Political manipulation tactics are working when they make you doubt what you already know is true. That was my reaction reading the National Post’s profile
If Canada ever decided to scrap public healthcare, I would have to bubble-wrap myself and roll everywhere like a human hamster ball. Honestly, I don’t
If you want to understand what keeps Canadian Medicare alive (I know you do!), it starts with the Canada Health Act. Think of it as
I attended an Ontario Health Coalition event in Cornwall yesterday, and once again I was confronted with the reality and dangers of privatization in our
When wealth ceases to inspire admiration and begins to provoke fear, even the rich must ask what their money is really worth. I like all
Doug Ford’s latest ad was exactly the kind of thing provincial politicians should not be spending public money on. It was flashy, unnecessary, and completely
Watching the No Kings Day protests sweep through cities and towns across the United States this weekend, I couldn’t help thinking about how deeply we’ve
This is the second part of our two-part series on propaganda tactics. In Part 1, we explored how politicians, corporations, and movements wrap unpopular policies
What Manipulation Looks Like In September 2025, Canadian MP Rachel Thomas rose in the House of Commons to address the issue of political violence. It
When I first saw Canadian Members of Parliament rise to their feet in applause after MP Rachel Thomas’s statement about Charlie Kirk and political violence,
Like millions of others, I’ve been reading about the Charlie Kirk assassination. The shock hasn’t even worn off, and already his death is being spun,
This is Part 3 of my series on Peter Thiel, based on his recent interview with Ross Douthat in The New York Times. In Part
This is Part 2 of my series on Peter Thiel, based on his recent interview with Ross Douthat in The New York Times. In Part
I watched the New York Times interview between Ross Douthat and Peter Thiel recently. This is Part 1 of my series on Peter Thiel –
I saw a meme recently that said, “Fight the war profiteers, not their wars.” It hit me like a ton of bricks. Not because it
I’ve been reading about Donald Trump for almost 9 years. And in that time, he has grown into one of the world’s most malevolent forces
They zip-tied seniors in wheelchairs. Just let that one sink in. That sentence should be enough to stop traffic. To end careers. To force a
How Conservatives Use Economic Panic to Protect the Rich Conservative scare tactics are made to manipulate, distract, and divide. If you’re busy freaking out over
Do you ever get an email so ridiculous it makes your blood boil? This was me this past week, reading more fear-inducing scare tactics from
Doug Ford’s Conservatives have done it again. They’ve shut down Queen’s Park for nearly five months – not for the first time, but at a
Artificial intelligence is suddenly everywhere, from chatbots in customer service to apps that write essays, generate art, or analyze your voice. But while the hype
The purpose of journalism, in my mind, is to inform the public and hold power to account. Somewhere along the way, too many journalists traded
Prior to COVID-19, it generally felt like vaccines were widely accepted as miracles of modern medicine. At the beginning of COVID, worried people cheered for
In 2019 Damien Kurek was elected to serve Battle River–Crowfoot by people who knew him—people who trusted him to carry their concerns from small-town Alberta
Bill 5 fast-tracks development in Ontario’s Ring of Fire by gutting environmental protections and bypassing Indigenous consultation — all in the name of profit. The
Tents are for camping. In Canada, they shouldn’t count as housing. Canada’s housing system is in crisis. That’s not fresh news, but it’s a reality
by: Louise Mignault After losing the election—and his own seat—Pierre Poilievre’s hold on the Conservative Party may be weaker than it looks, despite public pledges
I’m not excited this morning. In fact, I feel somewhat flat. Yes, I’m relieved that Pierre Poilievre didn’t get into power last night. I’ve been
Poilievre wants to bring back laws the Supreme Court called cruel — and this time, he wants to block the courts from saying no. That
Until the last few years, I have always viewed the Conservative Party of Canada as a viable political choice. Not my choice, to be sure,
Trump says Canada is responsible for fentanyl (or illegal aliens) entering the U.S. Blaming Canada for fentanyl or illegal aliens entering the US is complete
And We’re Letting Him Get Away With It Before the 2025 Ontario Elections, Doug Ford was mandated to govern Ontario until June 2026. That meant
Doug Ford is poised to win another election in Ontario, despite his sad track record of broken promises, misleading justifications, and truly questionable governance. For
To Elon Musk and the Denizens of X (Twitter), Elon, Your recent actions have raised major concerns with respect to your influence on global politics
A political opportunist, Doug Ford, is hedging his bets by calling for an unnecessary and expensive snap this week. He’s chosen well – he plans
Health misinformation and medical quackery have been around forever. A quick look at outdated practices like bloodletting, snake oil for pain and inflammation and radium
This is my personal PSA for anyone who hasn’t figured it out yet—yelling at your TV doesn’t count as meaningful political participation. With the next
Or: What’s right with Capitalism? I was scrolling through Facebook last night, checking out reactions to my recent piece on Jagmeet Singh, when I chanced
Yesterday, I watched the various leaders comment about Trudeau’s resignation and I was dismayed at Mr. Singh’s response. This is the letter I’m sending to
I was sad to hear that Justin Trudeau announced his resignation today—and I hate Pierre Poilievre more than ever. While I’ve voted for Trudeau in
In recent weeks, Donald Trump has “joked” about turning Canada into a 51st state. Citing supposed concerns about illegal immigration from Canada and drug trafficking
