Over the past twenty years, The Walrus has been a steady bellwether of must-read writing. For our 20th anniversary, we’ve collected works that still surprise us, impress us, move us.
Here are some of the best pieces of political writing that we’ve published.
Is Jason Kenney Too Extreme for the Conservatives?
BY MARCI MCDONALD
The Alberta politician is a contender to lead the country, but he may not be interested in courting the centre
Is Canada Broken?
BY SARMISHTA SUBRAMANIAN
The country seems more polarized than ever. Here’s what that means for the next election
The “Ethnic Vote” Is a Myth
BY SUPRIYA DWIVEDI
There’s no data to suggest visible minorities and immigrants vote the same partisan way
Between Two Stitches
BY STEPHEN MARCHE
A brief history of Canadian sexuality through Trudeau sweaters
Why Are There Still So Few Women Leaders in Politics?
BY ANGELA MISRI
Women are more likely to hold interim leadership roles in federal politics, but clinching the top role remains elusive
China Wants to Invest in the Arctic. Why Doesn’t Canada?
BY GLORIA DICKIE
While Canada ignores the North’s economic potential, China is poised to make inroads
America’s Next Civil War
BY STEPHEN MARCHE
The United States shows all the warning signs of impending social and political collapse
I’m Part of the 0.1 Percent and I Want a Wealth Tax
BY MEGHAN BELL
In the face of rising inequality, we need to elect politicians who will tax the rich