Andrew MacDougall

And while it’s tempting to look at the men and say they are similar — wonks, thorough, demanding of staff and colleagues, wary of the public facing elements of the

When it comes to reframing public perceptions, time is on the embattled Conservative leader's side.

It’s time for Poilievre to put his feet under the desk and do the unglamorous job of holding the government to account. That’s the gig.

What Trump doesn’t do is bully things he likes. Trump likes the United Kingdom and that makes all of the difference. It has little to do with Starmer or his

Does it matter if a platform is rolled out first and then explained over time, versus rolling out policies over time and tying it up in the bow of a

Mark Carney is clearly a quick study. But it remains to be seen if he can pivot to suit the dirty world of politics.

Starmer met with Trump at the White House this week and walked away unscathed. Canada has not been so lucky.

Doug Ford’s response to Trump’s tariff threat is exactly what Ontarians like about him. For Bonnie Crombie, Marit Stiles and Mike Schreiner, this just isn’t your fight.

This piece is part of a Star Opinion discussion about the impact and legacy of the 1980s.

“What draws attention is conflict and sensationalism, not dry reason. That’s why these platforms are now places of intimidation, not argument. The goal isn’t to convince, it’s to silence,” Andrew