There was a time, not too long ago, that this city was brimming with optimistic dialogue about social democracy. The death of Jack Layton had sparked a fire under the left-leaning majority of the downtown core and we were more than willing to speak up and out about the kind... More
I really wanted to write an article today espousing the wonderful future an NDP-led Ontario would bring. I desperately wanted to put my support behind Andrea Horwath, of whom I was initially quite skeptical but who has since won me over with her charismatic communication style, honest (or at least convincing)... More
As a self-proclaimed socialist, the colour of my voting preference is generally orange. I’ve voted for the NDP in every election (provincial, federal and municipal –while the latter does not function within party bounds, you hopefully know who/what I’m talking about). However, this year I’m voting Liberal red. This is... More
With the Ontario election just days away, I would like to offer a few reasons why I think the Ontario Liberal Party is the best of our governing options. As a preceding caveat, I would like to explain that I am not a political analyst. I am a 20-something woman,... More
Are you in favour of the minimum wage being raised to 19 dollars per hour and doubling the corporate income tax rates? How about immediately doubling social assistance and disability rates while eliminating claw backs and restoring the special diet allowance? How would you feel about a political party in... More
On the eve of the least important election in all of Canada’s history, some of you may be wondering if you can be convinced not to vote. Well, it just so happens that not voting is exactly what the leadership of all three major parties wants you to do. Here’s... More
There was a time, not too long ago, that this city was brimming with optimistic dialogue about social democracy. The death of Jack Layton had sparked a fire under the left-leaning majority of the downtown core and we were more than willing to speak up and out about the kind... More
I really wanted to write an article today espousing the wonderful future an NDP-led Ontario would bring. I desperately wanted to put my support behind Andrea Horwath, of whom I was initially quite skeptical but who has since won me over with her charismatic communication style, honest (or at least convincing)... More
As a self-proclaimed socialist, the colour of my voting preference is generally orange. I’ve voted for the NDP in every election (provincial, federal and municipal –while the latter does not function within party bounds, you hopefully know who/what I’m talking about). However, this year I’m voting Liberal red. This is... More
With the Ontario election just days away, I would like to offer a few reasons why I think the Ontario Liberal Party is the best of our governing options. As a preceding caveat, I would like to explain that I am not a political analyst. I am a 20-something woman,... More
Are you in favour of the minimum wage being raised to 19 dollars per hour and doubling the corporate income tax rates? How about immediately doubling social assistance and disability rates while eliminating claw backs and restoring the special diet allowance? How would you feel about a political party in... More
On the eve of the least important election in all of Canada’s history, some of you may be wondering if you can be convinced not to vote. Well, it just so happens that not voting is exactly what the leadership of all three major parties wants you to do. Here’s... More
