The deep and lasting cuts of neoliberalism
Since the mid-2000s, the hegemonic neoliberal order has itself entered crisis, driven above all as a political reaction.
Rights and Democracy
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Ending structural racism and the role of social and economic rights
Inequity is a scourge on society, independent of absolute living conditions. It is the cause and consequence of differences in power and resources throughout society, not only at the lowest socioeconomic rungs.
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The 2021 federal election and the state of social democracy in Canada
Now that the election is behind us, the left should focus on developing and mobilizing for an even bolder policy agenda.
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Fire and Ashes: an insider’s reflection on Ed Broadbent’s social democratic NDP
Ed wanted to supplant the Liberals as the dominant party of the centre left, and very much saw himself, not as a “Liberal in a hurry,” as the old adage goes, but rather as an intellectually grounded democratic socialist.
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Mark Carney and the limits of liberalism
Mark Carney does not deny the need for government supervision and regulation to balance corporate capitalism with broader social goals. But his faith in socially responsible capitalism is excessive.
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Putting equity first in the regulation of digital platforms
We must continue to apply pressure on the government, platform actors and regulators alike to take action before the severities of virtual hate rhetoric become our permanent reality.
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Eliminating anti-Black racism—and food insecurity—starts at work
Individuals don’t experience food insecurity because they lack cooking skills, live too far from a grocery store, or that there isn’t enough food to go around. It’s because we’ve allowed food to become a commodity.
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Policy options for defunding the police & creating alternative services of safety and support
This moment calls for us to seriously consider what sort of policy changes are necessary to accomplish our goal of divesting from this anti-Black institution, and reinvesting in crucial social services.
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Building health: Canada’s opportunity to improve housing affordability
Housing stability, quality, safety, and affordability all affect health outcomes. Adequate financial investments and ambition are required to achieve this.
