Dec 1, 2017
Neoliberalism is a spent force in electoral politics
The alternative to socialism is no longer neoliberalism; it's Trumpian racist populism, which is probably a nonstarter in Ontario.
Jeremy Corbyn
Nov 20, 2017
Canada needs more Jeremy Corbyn, less Justin Trudeau
David J. Climenhaga
Journalist Martin Lukacs says, "we need a Canadian Orwell to taxonomize the way Liberals have managed to use language to serve their ends!"
Oct 1, 2017
NDP leadership race may liberate Albertan New Democrats
David J. Climenhaga
Savvy Alberta New Democrats who want to help their provincial party's prospects will support the federal candidate most likely to focus on issues with a positive impact on Alberta.
Aug 4, 2017
As Venezuela turns bleak, where should young, left-wing idealists turn?
What now for Chavez’s children? Events in Venezuela are the latest points of light for young, left-wing idealists to fade.
Jun 16, 2017
Lessons for the left, courtesy of Jeremy Corbyn and Bernie Sanders
Socialism is no longer a dirty word and left-wing parties have valuable lessons to learn from authentic candidates who were able to attract the youth vote.
Jun 9, 2017
Corbyn nearly topples May in U.K. election with 'revenge of the young' vote
Karl Nerenberg
If nothing else, Thursday's U.K. election proves that it is not electoral poison for a party and a leader to take a clear, left-of-centre stance, one that includes expansion of social benefits.
Jun 2, 2017
Post-Manchester, Corbyn's left-wing populism is catching on
Corbyn boldly, even recklessly, doubled down, blaming the bombing partly on the aggressive, militaristic foreign policy of previous leaders, including Labour's own Tony Blair. Why did it work?
Jun 2, 2017
From left to right, British election campaign a lesson in hypocrisy
Gerry Caplan
May's Conservatives want to wipe out the Labour party, and Labour wants to keep the Conservatives honest. But this is the season of election upsets, so anything could happen.
Jul 22, 2016
We may be living in a non-leadership moment
It may be that the quality of leadership has been so formularized and commodified that people now yearn for someone who reeks to boredom of being without it.
Jul 1, 2016
Canada needs to find a left-wing alternative to right-wing populism
Can the Left counter the Right's populist movement with one of its own? Maybe. The question is how says Rick Salutin.
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