So-Called ‘Authoritarianism’ Is Just A Symptom Of Neoliberalism
The problem we’re facing isn’t authoritarianism, but something far more sinister and deep rooted, and we can’t vote it away.
Politics
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The Left Should Watch New Brunswick’s Election Closely
Key battles for socialists in Canada are being fought in the province, many of them on the ballot in some form this election.
The Communist Party of Canada Isn’t A Revolutionary Party
Since the 1950s, Canada's Communist Party has lacked the size, and degree of influence on a mass scale, needed to be a genuine party.
The Left Must Focus On Creating Alternative Media To Win Power
Leftist ideas are overwhelmingly popular, but they don’t get a fair hearing.
The CERB Has Changed My Life
The last few months have been the first period since I lost my job several years ago that I haven’t been constantly anxious.
Canada Still Needs A Communist Party
A revolutionary party is necessary to mount a serious counter-offensive, with the aim of winning power and building a new society.
The NDP’s COVID-19 Response Has Failed The Working Class
The party positions itself as an alternative to the Liberals, but offers policies only slightly different than the status quo.
NDP Deserves Credit For Dramatically Improving COVID-19 Benefits
If the Liberals had a majority government, their aid package wouldn’t have been as responsive to the needs of Canadians.
The Left’s WW2 Welfare State Fight Is A Model For Pandemic Politics
If COVID-19 provides a similar opportunity for the advancement of social policy, the Canadian left will have to fight for it to be realized.