Social Democrats of the North: Phillips Thompson, Labor Reform Songster
The prolific satirist-turned-labour-leader penned the first full account of working-class struggles in 19th century Canada.
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Social Democrats of the North: Médéric Lanctôt, Canada’s First Social Democrat
In this first episode of ‘Social Democrats of the North’ Dave McGrane recounts the life of Médéric Lanctôt — the journalist, politician, and union leader from Montreal, considered to be one of Canada’s first social democrats.
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A New Democratic Approach for the NDP
There is an opportunity for the New Democratic Party of Canada and its provincial wings to renew their democratic vision, bringing it to the forefront of changing how public policy is made by embracing deeper public learning and deliberation.
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Ed Broadbent’s Lessons for Rebuilding Today’s NDP
The task of the NDP is to find ways to add to, rather than supplant, its traditional working-class base.
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Standing Up for Democracy with Matthias Ecke
This German Social Democrat explains what’s at stake as the far-right surges in Germany and across the globe.
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How Mis/Disinformation is Driving Alberta to the Right, Part 2: the 2023 Provincial Election
Misinformation and disinformation are polarizing Alberta politics, stoking division and a reactionary shift to the right.
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Activists Make History: Campaigning for Progress with Alexa Gilmour
The first-time candidate for Parkdale–High Park says progressive campaigning can be the antidote for despair.
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Industrial Policy after Neoliberalism with D.T. Cochrane
For decades, social democrats have championed industrial policy, prioritizing the governance of the economy and market regulation as a way to build a more just and democratic society.
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The Scandalous Grip of Neoliberalism
Two important books from Lorimer Press highlight the insidious impact of neoliberalism on Canada’s political, social, and economic landscape, detailing its roots, devastating results, and the urgent need for democratic renewal and progressive reform.
