PinnedDougald LamontEpiphany: Debt, Democracy and the Politics of ForgivenessDougald Lamont, MLA St. Boniface and Leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party12 min read·Jan 7, 2020----
Dougald LamontManitoba Liberals Present Alternative Throne SpeechFor Immediate Release4 min read·Nov 15, 2019----
Dougald LamontManitoba: 30 Years of Fighting the Poor instead of Fighting PovertyWe talk all the time about “root causes” of social problems, especially poverty. We know poverty makes everything harder. It affects…4 min read·Nov 6, 2019--1--1
Dougald LamontThe Climate and the Global Economy are Both in Crisis. We can fix Both.There are two global crises unfolding. While students around the world are going on a global climate strike, there are fears that in 2020…4 min read·Sep 27, 2019----
Dougald LamontMarc Maron & Tom Scharpling on TwitterFrom the 4th episode of the Marc & Tom Show. Listen to the whole thing here:4 min read·Mar 13, 2017----
Dougald LamontOverhauling Canada’s Copyright Act: Defending Creators’ Rights & Establishing a Sustainable Future…Canada’s cultural industries are approaching a crisis that has been caused, not just by technology, but by the failure of governments to…24 min read·Dec 9, 2016----
Dougald LamontIs the MacDonald Laurier- Institute Publishing “Fake News”?The MacDonald Laurier Institute has issued an op-ed about the danger of increasing taxes on Canadians who make the most money, arguing that…8 min read·Dec 9, 2016----
Dougald LamontWhat People are Missing About Facebook’s “Fake News” CrisisThere has been an explosion of concern about “Fake News” in the aftermath of the U.S. election. Craig Silverman of Buzzfeed Canada reported…4 min read·Dec 9, 2016----
Dougald LamontRenewing Democracy in the 21st CenturyI see lots of people out protesting that Donald Trump has been elected president. Don’t just march, get organized.13 min read·Nov 11, 2016----
Dougald LamontIncome Inequality in Canada & Why Using Quintiles to Measure it SucksIt’s May Day in Canada, so let’s take a look at income inequality in Canada.11 min read·May 1, 2016----