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fromThe Walrus
5 days ago

What I Learned at the Liberal Convention as Carney Clinches His Majority | The Walrus

The Liberal Party of Canada, under Mark Carney, emphasizes pragmatism and has secured a majority government following the 2025 election.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

GOP's best shot at California governor's office in decades mired in angry internal debate

The California Republican gubernatorial race has intensified with fierce competition between candidates Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco ahead of the 2026 election.
#california-politics
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

'Revolution' or 'chaos': The massive stakes if a Republican becomes California governor

Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco represent contrasting Republican approaches in California's gubernatorial race, with potential for significant political change.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Anti-regulation Democrats? Top takeaways from governor's race forum in Fresno

California gubernatorial candidates emphasize the need to roll back restrictions affecting farmers and address rural community concerns.
#doly-begum
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Doly Begum wins Scarborough Southwest federal byelection | CBC News

Doly Begum won the Scarborough Southwest federal byelection, securing a majority for the Liberals after her defection from the NDP.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Doly Begum wins Scarborough Southwest federal byelection | CBC News

Doly Begum won the Scarborough Southwest federal byelection, securing a majority for the Liberals after her defection from the NDP.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Commentary: Bondi and Noem were incompetent. But that's not the only reason they're gone

The purging of women from Trump's administration reflects a broader erosion of women's equality in the U.S.
fromThe Walrus
6 days ago

Poilievre May Be Struggling Right Now, but the Kids Still Like Him | The Walrus

In 2025, the political landscape was transformed when Mark Carney took the helm of the Liberals, leading to a surprising electoral turnaround that few predicted.
Canada news
fromAllthingssmitty
3 weeks ago

You probably don't need to lift state - Matt Smith

Keep state as close as possible to where it's actually used. Lift it when multiple components need it or you need to coordinate behavior between components.
React
Law
fromemptywheel
3 weeks ago

Harmeet Dhillon's Minion Confirms She Lied about the Eighth Circuit - emptywheel

Josh Zuckerman, a young lawyer, is involved in prosecuting the Don Lemon case amid controversies within the DOJ's Civil Rights Division.
#avi-lewis
fromTruthout
1 week ago
Canada news

In Echoes of Corbyn, Insurgent Candidate Wins Canadian Party Leadership

Avi Lewis has been elected as the new leader of Canada's NDP, promising a leftward shift in party policies.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

NDP Leader Avi Lewis Wants to Reverse Carney's Immigration Cuts | The Walrus

Avi Lewis calls for major reforms to Canada's immigration system to protect immigrants and newcomers from exploitation and vulnerability.
Canada news
fromTruthout
1 week ago

In Echoes of Corbyn, Insurgent Candidate Wins Canadian Party Leadership

Avi Lewis has been elected as the new leader of Canada's NDP, promising a leftward shift in party policies.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

NDP Leader Avi Lewis Wants to Reverse Carney's Immigration Cuts | The Walrus

Avi Lewis calls for major reforms to Canada's immigration system to protect immigrants and newcomers from exploitation and vulnerability.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu crosses floor to Liberals | CBC News

Marilyn Gladu, a Conservative MP, has crossed the floor to join the Liberals, moving them closer to a majority government.
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Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Dishonourable': First Nation decries push for Alberta to secede from Canada

A First Nation in Alberta opposes a separatist referendum, claiming it violates their treaty rights and is irresponsible and dishonourable.
Canada news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Separatist movement in Canada's Alberta province finds allies in Trump's circle

Canadians are concerned about U.S. support for Alberta's separatist movement amid trade tensions and foreign interference allegations.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Dishonourable': First Nation decries push for Alberta to secede from Canada

A First Nation in Alberta opposes a separatist referendum, claiming it violates their treaty rights and is irresponsible and dishonourable.
Canada news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Separatist movement in Canada's Alberta province finds allies in Trump's circle

Canadians are concerned about U.S. support for Alberta's separatist movement amid trade tensions and foreign interference allegations.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Kemi Badenoch channels her fantasies as she launches the Tories' local election campaign | John Crace

The Conservative Party launched a local election campaign with enthusiasm despite facing predicted electoral defeat, creating a surreal disconnect between their optimistic messaging and poor polling numbers.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

It's your last chance to vote early in federal byelections for 2 Toronto ridings | CBC News

Advance polls for key Toronto and Quebec byelections could lead to a federal majority government for the Liberals.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Ford salutes Poilievre's leadership result, but says 'you don't win elections at conventions' | CBC News

UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Tories only party with a plan, says Badenoch as she launches election campaign

Kemi Badenoch launched the Conservative local election campaign, claiming her party is the only one with a plan to fix Britain through welfare cuts, reduced business rates, and 10,000 new police officers.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Ford salutes Poilievre's leadership result, but says 'you don't win elections at conventions' | CBC News

Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

From pasture to policy: CYL recognizes mentors shaping next generation of cattle leaders

The Canadian Cattle Young Leaders program pairs 16 annual participants aged 18-35 with industry mentors for nine-month mentorships across diverse beef sector expertise areas.
#ndp
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Avi Lewis, elected to lead Canada's New Democratic party, promises NDP comeback'

Avi Lewis has been elected as the new leader of Canada's NDP, aiming to rebuild the party and focus on equity.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

NDP leadership candidates propose public grocery stores, environmental bill of rights, and higher taxes on capital gains

The NDP's leadership race is crucial for regaining national relevance after significant electoral decline.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Avi Lewis, elected to lead Canada's New Democratic party, promises NDP comeback'

Avi Lewis has been elected as the new leader of Canada's NDP, aiming to rebuild the party and focus on equity.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

NDP leadership candidates propose public grocery stores, environmental bill of rights, and higher taxes on capital gains

The NDP's leadership race is crucial for regaining national relevance after significant electoral decline.
LGBT
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

The Sports Organization That Stood Up to Alberta | The Walrus

Skate Canada will not host events in Alberta due to provincial restrictions on transgender athletes, upholding national standards for safe, inclusive sport.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
3 weeks ago

After Intense Lobbying, Carney Allows Gas-Powered Data Centres in Alberta | The Walrus

Capital Power lobbied to eliminate clean-energy regulations, enabling gas-powered AI data centres in Alberta under a new federal agreement.
France politics
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Quebec's Governing Party Is Running Out of Time to Save Itself | The Walrus

CAQ leadership race features two competing visions: Bernard Drainville advocates returning to nationalist roots, while Christine Fréchette emphasizes improved governance and economic competence.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Democrats fear being locked out of the November governor's race. Could it lead to changes in California's top-two primary system?

California's top-two primary system risks shutting out Democrats from the gubernatorial general election if the party vote splits among eight candidates, potentially allowing two Republicans to advance.
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Danielle Smith Might Be Guilty of Treason | The Walrus

I 've been looking back at Brexit through the rear-view mirror of Alberta's runaway referendum train. And I've been studying David Cameron, the British prime minister who called for the Brexit referendum in 2013. Ran a re-election campaign on the promise of one. Was handed a majority government in 2015 in part on the basis of that promise. Ran a campaign to remain in the European Union in 2016. Lost. And then resigned the next day.
UK politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Progressive Maine Senate Candidate Gets Scathing Community Note Over Latest Attack On Susan Collins

You voted to send me to Iraq. Did you not learn anything from that experience? You need to stand up. The American people do not want this war. The American people do not support a war that is going to get young American men and women killed, that is going to kill an immense amount of Iranian civilians—all on behalf of the Israeli government and the Saudi government.
US politics
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Justice minister won't meet premiers' demand for 'sea change' to how judges are appointed | CBC News

Justice Minister Sean Fraser will not change the judicial appointment process despite requests from four premiers for more provincial involvement.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Trump vs. Canada

Reported $500 million UAE investment in a Trump-family company and presidential overtures to Alberta secessionists threaten the US–Canada alliance and fuel geopolitical realignment.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

A look at the wave of recent proposals by the Ford government ahead of Ontario's legislative return | CBC News

Ontario's government plans to exempt cabinet records from freedom-of-information laws, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Maeve McTaggart: After all the talk of left alliances, it's decision time for Soc Dems and their popular leader

Social Democrats must prove electoral strength at their Cork conference to distinguish themselves from the united left and position for possible government participation.
#alberta-separatism
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

How Alberta's Separatist Movement Could Shake North America | The Walrus

Alberta separatism is resurging due to long-standing Western alienation, economic grievances from the 1980 National Energy Program, and current federal policies perceived as marginalizing Alberta's interests.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Alberta's Separatists Are Chasing a Total Cowboy Fantasy | The Walrus

Alberta's separatist movement, supported by only 8% of residents, is driven by conspiracy-fueled grievance and xenophobic scapegoating of immigrants rather than constitutional or fiscal disputes.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

King Charles concerned about Alberta separatist movement, First Nation chief says

Indigenous leaders from Alberta informed King Charles about separatist movements threatening historic treaties signed between First Nations and the crown nearly 150 years ago.
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Politics Has Grown Too Big for Politicians Alone | The Walrus

O n January 6, 2021, the day of the Capitol insurrection, many people were transfixed by what they saw in Washington. It was only a heroic effort by the police that kept the insurrectionists out of the House of Representatives, where elected members and staff took refuge behind chairs and under desks. In one sense, the riot, with its outlandish characters wearing costumes and face paint, felt like an absurd exclamation mark that punctuated the end of an erratic presidency.
US politics
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

The truth about prairie politics with Scott Moe

Saskatchewan prioritizes pragmatic global engagement, defending agricultural interests through relationships, trade access restoration, and value-added exports to support producers amid rising costs.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Democrats must hash out viable candidates for governor

Democrats must coordinate to secure a top-two primary spot and guard against vote-suppression threats; schools should adopt high-expectations, data-driven practices to overcome obstacles.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

SNL mocked her as a 'scary mom.' In the Senate, Katie Britt is an emerging dealmaker

The American dream has turned into a nightmare for so many families. Standing in as her party's pick to rebut the president, ahead of his reelection bid no less, is a daunting task for any up-and-coming politician, but even some Republicans described Britt's performance with words like baffling and bizarre.
US politics
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

California Democrats host annual convention in SF with hopes of endorsing candidate for governor

California Democrats convened to plan for 2026 and consider endorsing a gubernatorial candidate, but a 60% threshold and crowded field make immediate endorsement unlikely.
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Is Danielle Smith the Most Powerful Politician in Canada? | The Walrus

In January, Alberta premier Danielle Smith issued an extraordinary threat. Unless Prime Minister Mark Carney gave Alberta more influence over judicial appointments, her government would withhold funding from the courts. In an open letter, Smith argued she wanted judges who reflected Alberta's "distinct legal traditions"-though what those traditions are is unclear.
Canada news
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Farage effect is starting to wear off': Readers say Reform slump is helping Badenoch

The Independent relies on reader support to fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism that reports across the political spectrum on issues from reproductive rights to Big Tech.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

California Democrats declined to endorse a candidate for governor at their convention. Here's what that means.

California Democrats failed to endorse a single gubernatorial candidate at the state convention, leaving a crowded primary and uncertain consolidation before the filing deadline.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

I joined the Tories for the partying, says Kemi Badenoch

party aspect of it - socialising, drinks, hanging out with other young people
UK politics
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Voting begins for new federal NDP leader | CBC News

This is an opportunity for the membership to decide not only who the next leader is going to be, but what the future of the party is going to look like. That gives me hope that despite the election result, the NDP is here to stay.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Liberals announce Danielle Martin will be their candidate for University-Rosedale byelection | CBC News

The Liberal Party announced Saturday afternoon that family physician Dr. Danielle Martin will be their candidate for the upcoming federal byelection in University-Rosedale, the downtown Toronto riding Chrystia Freeland held until she stepped down earlier this month. Martin is the chair of the department of family and community medicine at the University of Toronto. In 2014, she defended Canada's health care system before a partisan U.S. Senate committee an act that received widespread attention at the time.
Canada news
#pierre-poilievre
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario Liberal caucus names John Fraser as pick for interim leader | CBC News

John Fraser was nominated by the Ontario Liberal caucus to serve as interim leader for a third time.
fromThe Globe and Mail
2 months ago

Alberta government workers return to office, but not without a protest

One of the rationale provided by the government [to] cancel the program was that they were hoping to revitalize the downtown core in various locations across the province and having members return to work would be the magic sauce,
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Alberta's Separatist Movement Is a National Security Threat | The Walrus

W hen does a separatist movement become a threat to Canada's national security? This is a question hanging in the air in Alberta. People are asking how it can possibly be that the very same individuals who are leading the separatist movement can also be three meetings deep into a relationship with senior officials of the Donald Trump administration in Washington, with a fourth scheduled for this month.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Friendly Advice for Pierre Poilievre, from a Former Conservative Leader | The Walrus

F or my party-the Conservative Party of Canada-2025 was an annus horribilis. We suffered a string of strategic missteps, failed to break through to voters on the issues that dominated the national conversation, and paid the price in both public confidence and political momentum. I won't revisit every episode here, but we must acknowledge the reality of a very difficult year and learn from it.
Canada news
#ontario-politics
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

ANALYSIS | Ontario PCs gather this weekend as some question the Ford government's direction | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

ANALYSIS | Stakes are high in Scarborough byelection as NDP, Liberals prepare to square off | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

ANALYSIS | Ontario PCs gather this weekend as some question the Ford government's direction | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

ANALYSIS | Stakes are high in Scarborough byelection as NDP, Liberals prepare to square off | CBC News

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

South Bow plan to revive parts of Keystone XL needs Trump approval, U.S. oil pipeline links | CBC News

South Bow's proposal to revive parts of the cancelled Keystone XL pipeline could increase Canadian crude exports to the U.S. by over 12 percent if approved by Trump and additional refinery connections are built.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Canada Is Edging Toward a Two-Party System. That Would Be a Mistake | The Walrus

The NDP leadership race shows renewed interest and fundraising, amid risks of a shift toward a two-party system and pressure from a possible early election.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

ANALYSIS | Ontario Liberals to elect new leader Nov. 21, but face difficult party rebuild says interim leader | CBC News

Ontario Liberals will rebuild over the next nine months and elect a new leader on Nov. 21 using a one-member one-vote ranked ballot with online voting.
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