Nov 19, 2020
U.S. Indigenous communities see COVID cases surge, but their political power is growing
The Native American population turned out for the recent U.S. election in record numbers.
2020 U.S. election
Nov 13, 2020
Trump's refusal to concede highlights shallow roots of democratic norms
The apparently deep roots of social cohesion are really quite shallow, since they must be replanted by each generation, who arrive in the world assumption-free.
Nov 12, 2020
Trump's election loss recalls Southern Confederacy's 'lost cause'
Trump and Trumpism, embraced by over 70 million American voters in this past election, are the new embodiment of the Confederate states' so-called "lost cause" narrative.
Nov 12, 2020
No time for U.S. Democrats to be complacent
David Taub Bancroft
To prevent the re-emergence of Trumpism in a refined avatar, Democrats must move in a bolder direction.
Nov 10, 2020
U.S. election shows need to confront all forms of injustice
David Suzuki
Because we're shaped by the societies we're part of, we must learn to recognize and overcome our own conscious and unconscious biases.
Nov 9, 2020
Why it is important for Donald Trump to deliver a concession speech
Penney Kome
Trump has so far refused to concede that Joe Biden has won the 2020 U.S. presidential election, a dangerous tactic that could strain the mettle of American democracy.
Nov 6, 2020
Narrow Biden win could shake up U.S. Democrats
If Joe Biden sailed into office in a landslide win, the inept, corrupt leadership of the Democratic party would learn nothing, and likely carry on as normal.
Nov 5, 2020
U.S. Democrats expand progressive wing in Congress
With intense focus on the presidential election, the electoral successes of progressive congressional candidates has been overlooked.
Nov 4, 2020
With votes yet to be counted, U.S. President Donald Trump prematurely declares election victory
David J. Climenhaga
If what is happening in the United States were taking place in another country, the American establishment would likely be denouncing the behaviour of President Trump as that of a tyrant.
Nov 3, 2020
A message to American voters from a concerned Canadian
David J. Climenhaga
"If you haven't done it already, you know what you need to do today, for the sake of your Republic, our Dominion, and the rest of the planet as well. To wit: Vote!"
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