Oct 2, 2017
Jagmeet Singh evokes hope, but must court blue-collar voters and Quebec
Karl Nerenberg
The new NDP leader spoke of 'love and courage' in his victory speech after winning in the first ballot
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Nov 3, 2016
Canada passed an anti-Islamophobia motion last week but no mainstream media reported on it
rabble staff
This may be a case of "anti-Islamophobia motion meets Islamophobic media."
Nov 2, 2016
In case you missed it, Canada passed an anti-Islamophobia motion last week
Thomas Woodley
This may be a case of "anti-Islamophobia motion meets Islamophobic media."
Oct 20, 2016
Bill to promote gender equity fails, Canadian women could wait until 2075 for equality in parliament
rabble staff
Bill C-237 would offer financial incentives to ensure gender parity during elections. Unfortunately, it will be voted down by the Liberal government.
Oct 19, 2016
Death of gender parity bill means Canadian women could wait until 2075 for equality in parliament
Doreen Nicoll
Bill C-237 would offer financial incentives to ensure gender parity during elections. Unfortunately, it will be voted down by the Liberal government.
Sep 7, 2016
Jason Kenney quits his job on federal electoral reform committee -- so why are we paying him, again?
David J. Climenhaga
The Alberta PC leadership candidate resigned from the Commons Special Committee on Electoral Reform on August 12, according to an Ottawa publication, though few seem to have noticed.
Jun 14, 2016
A messy Parliament session, while big decisions await Trudeau government
The legislative stumbles over legalization of marijuana, democratic reform, and assisted dying have not affected the Liberals' popularity. But, there are some big decisions that still need to be made.
Jun 6, 2016
Our parliamentary democracy sucks, part one
Rafe Mair
Rafe Mair argues that Canadians are governed by a fraudulent charade called a "parliamentary democracy." He's pretty sure about it.
May 28, 2016
Political opportunism, not feminism, driving force behind 'Elbowgate' fallout
Paniz Khosroshahy
Canadians may be ready to move on from #elbowgate, but for Canadian women, the effects will be felt for a long time.
May 26, 2016
Social media reaction to Elbowgate shows contempt for Parliament
Karl Nerenberg
The prime minister is getting huge support on social media, where the opposition are worms (and worse) for slowing him down. Let's hope it does not go to his head.
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