Who Stands to Win in Poilievre’s Canada: Oil Magnates
A Poilievre government will pump the brakes on environmental regulations and hit the gas on pipelines, exploration and support for the fossil-fuel business
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David Moscrop
David Moscrop is a political scientist and a writer. He’s currently working on a book about why we make bad political decisions and how we can make better ones. He’s at @david_moscrop on Twitter. He lives in Vancouver.
A new book calls on Canadians to mobilize for the climate crisis like World War II
In Seth Klein’s newly released book, A Good War: Mobilizing Canada for the Climate Emergency, he presents a comprehensive climate action plan that requires Canadians to act as if they’re off to war
How can the U.S. hold a free and fair election?
David Moscrop: The U.S. could lean into postal voting, which is far safer than its in-person variant. But of course President Trump opposes that.
Is Donald Trump a fascist?
David Moscrop: For now, we can say that Donald Trump is enough of a fascist to raise serious concerns warranting a significant and coordinated response from inside and outside of U.S.
Can democracy survive the coronavirus?
Dave Moscrop: Our practices and institutions are stable and functional—until they’re not
The need for protest
David Moscrop: When resistance to the current order arises, citizens are put to the test. We are forced to reveal our allegiances. What do we think is right and just?
The permanent campaign: U.S. versus Canada
David Moscrop: If American elections were run under Canadian rules, would it make a difference in the quality or outcome of their races?
The answer to Justin Trudeau’s Western cabinet problem
David Moscrop: Appointing a single senator to cabinet from Alberta is a simple, elegant and partial solution to the glaring regional representation gap
Power half the time rather than power all the time
Will the Liberals be able to live with themselves if they lose the popular vote, but form government? History suggests they’ll be fine.
Why public ’shaming’ is a necessary part of democracy
David Moscrop: What’s on the line when someone in whom public trust is placed fails to react appropriately to shame?