Whiteness trouble: the Left’s challenge after Trump
Will white progressives struggle for anti-racism alongside people of colour, and make it a central strategy and analytical tool in organizing change?
Rights and Democracy
-
-
Ed Broadbent: Reflections on a life in politics, Donald Trump
“If a blind faith in unfettered markets continues to prevail, I believe the social foundation for our democracies will continue to be shaken.”
-
Government action to curb solitary confinement long overdue
Only a legislated framework will ensure that everyone’s Charter rights are respected once the light cast by the Adam Capay case on this abusive practice dims.
-
On Indigenous law and the public imagination
In September 2016, the Broadbent Institute hosted Progress Summit BC to chart a progressive path forward for the province in this critical election year. The first keynote was delivered by Law Foundation Professor of Aboriginal Justice and Governance at the University of Victoria, Val Napoleon.
-
Wab Kinew: Engaging the Electorate
In September 2016, the Broadbent Institute hosted Progress Summit BC to chart a progressive path forward for the province in this critical election year. The Summit wrapped up with an inspiring keynote from Wab Kinew, Manitoba MLA (Fort Rouge), on the power of engaging citizens in democracy.
-
On Reconciliation, the government can and must do more
The progressive left has the opportunity to show leadership and use the federal government’s stated commitment to implement the TRC calls to action and usher in truly transformational change.
-
Left and liberal colour blindness imperil real change for Black people
The unseen commitment to these systemic white supremacist logics mean that even those claiming a commitment to change unconsciously act out a negation to blackness and Black people.
-
Ed Broadbent: reflections on a mentor and professor
Canadians are lucky to have Ed as a public figure, but one Canadian at least was lucky to have had him, for a few years back in the mid-60s, as his professor.
-
Indigenous children and racial discrimination as fiscal policy
First Nation children are denied equal access to health care supports and services, and receive significantly less per capita funding for their education and far less funding per capita once in care despite this greater need.
