Democracy
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From ![]() A World-Historical MovementTurkmens' Radical Democratic Experience From: For Land and Culture |
In this chapter, Vahabzadeh examines how the Turkmen Council Movement of 1979 in Iran represented a grassroots, participatory experiment in self-governance during the transition from the … | Peyman Vahabzadeh | 11 | 2024 | $1.10 Add |
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From ![]() Against OblivionFrom: For Land and Culture |
In this chapter, Vahabzadeh introduces a scholarly study of the Turkmen council movement in Iran’s Plains of Turkmen during the 1979–1980 "Spring of Freedom." | Peyman Vahabzadeh | 11 | 2024 | $1.10 Add |
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From ![]() Andrew Sullivan in Conversation with Rudyard Griffiths |
This chapter presents a 2018 Munk Debates conversation with Andrew Sullivan and Rudyard Griffiths, as they examine American democracy, Richard Nixon, and the Trump administration. | Andrew Sullivan; E.J Dionne Jr.; Kimberley Strassel; Newt Gingrich | 7 | 2018 | $0.70 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Civic Education: A School for Citizen LegislatorsFrom: Divided We Fall |
This appendix discusses the Institute for Future Legislators, and outlines ways to be a better, more active citizen. | Max Cameron | 12 | 2026 | $1.20 Add |
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From ![]() Broken Country: The Cumulative Impact of Site CFrom: Damming the Peace |
The cumulative impact of the Site C dam under construction in B.C.’s Peace River Valley on the First Nations’ way of life.Why the flooding of the remaining moose habitat by the Site C … | Briony Penn | 30 | 2018 | $3.00 Add |
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From ![]() Broken Spirit: The Impact of Site C on Human HealthFrom: Damming the Peace |
Physician Warren Bell of Salmon Arm, B.C., traces the impact of the Site C dam under construction in B.C.’s Peace River Valley on the human values of trust, then explores the connection … | Warren Bell | 24 | 2018 | $2.40 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Campaigns |
In this chapter, Coyne traces political campaigning from Cicero’s to modern targeted digital advertising. | Andrew Coyne | 33 | 2025 | $3.30 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Canada’s Rage Goes |
In this chapter, Marche traces how Canada’s defiance against American aggression, sparked by Donald Trump’s annexation threats and tariff pressures in 2025, has reshaped Western … | Stephen Marche | 5 | 2026 | $0.50 Add |
![]() Civilizing the StateReclaiming Politics for the Common Good |
Across the world, the liberal nation state is on its knees. Rising inequality, deep political polarization, and the pervasive power of corporations are tearing apart the social contract and … | John Restakis | 226 | 2021 | View |
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From ![]() Civilizing the State: Principles and PoliciesFrom: Civilizing the State |
Civilizing the State: Principles and Policies further articulates the previous chapter’s vision for a Partner State by looking at what principles and policies support its implementation. | John Restakis | 7 | 2021 | $0.70 Add |
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From ![]() Conclusion |
In this concluding chapter, Engler and Schalk challenge Canada’s reputation as a democratic actor, tracing its history of backing over twenty foreign coups and subverting Indigenous … | Owen Schalk; Yves Engler | 10 | 2024 | $1.00 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Conclusion: Summarizing the case for reform and renewal on the path to a better Canada |
In this conclusion, Malone examines how legislative safeguards have been weakened while anti-democratic measures have advanced under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government. | Matt Malone | 8 | 2026 | $0.80 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Deep PolarizationFrom: Divided We Fall |
In this chapter, Cameron discusses “deep polarization,” examining how radicalized movements, social media misinformation, and COVID-19 have eroded civic bonds that sustain democracy. | Max Cameron | 23 | 2026 | $2.30 Add |
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From ![]() Democracy and Civil DisobedienceFrom: Damming the Peace |
Legendary B.C. broadcaster and former politician Rafe Mair sets out the argument that the fight to stop the Site C dam under construction in B.C.’s Peace River Valley is a conflict about … | Rafe Mair | 13 | 2018 | $1.30 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Democracy in Canada |
In this chapter, Coyne explains that Canada’s parliamentary system has undergone significant institutional erosion. | Andrew Coyne | 16 | 2025 | $1.60 Add |
![]() NEW! Divided We FallHow we can resist polarizing pressures and strengthen our identity as citizens |
The divisions among Canadians have been growing in recent years. Despite the Elbows Up movement in response to American threats, even our national unity seems at risk. Rising inequality, regional … | Max Cameron | 230 | 2026 | View |












