Dec 20, 2019
Populism comes and goes, but it defines our own era politically
It's not just about being "for the people," it's also about naming the people's enemies.
populism
Nov 12, 2019
The fake populism of Jason Kenney
In electing Jason Kenney and his United Conservative Party, Albertans have given themselves a fake populist government, one that is working on behalf of powerful oil interests rather than the people.
Oct 15, 2019
Populism in Canada: Can We Talk?
In his latest Upstream Radio Plan B podcast, host Ralph Benmergui examines the polarizing nature of populist politics.
Aug 30, 2019
Can migrants make themselves heard in the age of populism?
Philip Lee
As migration and displacement of people worldwide have increased, so has media coverage, not all positive.
Aug 16, 2019
Pollster Michael Adams says Trumpism unlikely in Canada
Dennis Gruending
Pollster Michael Adams' new book predicts that Trumpism and Brexit divisions are unlikely to sprout in Canada.
Aug 14, 2019
Should Canadian voters be concerned about populism?
Deborah Mebude
At its worst, populism exploits weaknesses in democracy, playing off tensions within society. At its best, it could produce increased democratic inclusion and provide a platform for everyday people.
Aug 9, 2019
In Canadian politics, true right-wing populism is a nonstarter
Elsewhere in the world, right-wing populism is having a moment. But in Canada, you can't do outright denial or ridicule, à la Trump or Bolsonaro.
Jun 28, 2019
Be it Bernie or Warren, left populism is on the rise
Populism is clearly the zeitgeist of our time. It's just a question of whose version.
May 10, 2019
Maude Barlow speaks on poverty, populism and envisioning economic justice on our shared planet
Resh Budhu
We need a true vision of social solidarity and economic justice that can sustain our shared humanity and planet. Keynote speaker Maude Barlow will speak at the seventh annual Tommy Douglas Institute.
Apr 4, 2019
Neo-Liberals Are Not the Answer to Growing Populism
Focusing on the symptom fails to identify the culprit. It fails to identify why Canadian workers and families are struggling economically, even when the economy is actually growing.
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