Apr 7, 2011
Welcome to Ford Inc.
Eric Mang
There's that old and obnoxious saw about running government like it's a business. Ford runs the government like it's his business.
Eric Mang
Eric Mang served as a political aide in the Harris government in Ontario and the Campbell government in British Columbia. His politics have since shifted left. He works full-time in health policy, part-time on a graduate degree, and writes whenever he can. You can read more at www.ericmang.com.
Mar 7, 2011
Rob Ford and his first 100 days as mayor
Eric Mang
On March 10, it'll be 100 days of pushing privatization, cutting revenues, not finding 'gravy' and hoping for a Ford-inspired Tea Party.
Jan 24, 2011
The 10 per cent myth
Eric Mang
That you use only 10 per cent of your brain is a myth. Take comfort -- you use all of your brain.
Jan 10, 2011
Raising TTC fares
Eric Mang
Mayor Ford, revealing the 2011 spending plan today, said TTC fares might go up. Don't bet on it.
Dec 8, 2010
Cherry's 'pinko' speech sets the tone of Ford administration
Eric Mang
Cherry concludes speech to opening of Toronto city council with: "put that in your pipe you left-wing kooks."
Dec 1, 2010
Ezra Levant wondering why Assange not dead
Eric Mang
In a hateful Ottawa Sun column, Ezra Levant wonders why Wikileaks founder Julian Assange hasn't been killed yet.
Nov 23, 2010
Will write for food
Eric Mang
Yarn-spinner, James Frey, has devised a sweatshop for writers with the hope of cashing in on the next Harry Potter.
Nov 5, 2010
Toronto progressives must find positives after Rob Ford win
Eric Mang
Ford became mayor by tapping into voter resentment. Progressives have a better story to tell, but we have to start telling it.
Oct 29, 2010
Rob Ford and the politics of anger
Eric Mang
The phrase most often used to describe the ascension of Ford is "voter anger." This rage against the machine may have blinded many Ford supporters as to the character and measure of this man.
Oct 7, 2010
A publicly-funded Catholic school system is unjust
Eric Mang
It's 2010. Why are we still using public funds to support Catholic education? Either we fund all religious schools or none.
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