Peter Blaikie

Weakening Democracy in the full light of day

The Washington Post uses the slogan Democracy Dies in Darkness. Given the fact that, in many of the world’s most democratic countries, and to varying degrees, democracy is in retreat, a more appropriate slogan ...
Linda Hammerschmid

Government incentives could propel us all to do the Right Things

Ask the Hammer                                                                                               Sure we already get to deduct contributions to RRSPs, and those who pay spousal support, that ded...
Peter Blaikie

Are the Democrats ready to win in 2020?

That’s My View Karl Rove, the Republican strategist and Svengali, who master-minded the two presidential victories of George W. Bush, once stated, “To win in politics, you must successfully attack your oppon...