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Politicians often describe taxes as a “burden.” When elections come around, so do promises of “relief.” But are taxes such a terrible disease? Dan Raza in today's @TorontoStar originally in Perspectives Journal: thestar.com/opinion/contri…

"A lasting remedy requires regulatory and legislative action to safeguard privileged health information, especially when treated as a commercial asset." – Broadbent research fellow Dr. Danyaal Raza & Dr. Sheryl Spithoff From today's @TorontoStar : thestar.com/opinion/contri…

Calls for public grocers are gaining traction in North America—but where did the idea come from? Nick Pearce makes the case for social democratic "zones" in Issue no. 3 of Perspectives Journal: perspectivesjournal.ca/zoning-out-for…

While Mark Carney says it’s time to cut back the public service, @cupenat Senior Economist Angella MacEwen explains how workers will pay the price in a new era of austerity. Listen here: perspectivesjournal.ca/carneys-cuts/

On a new episode of @broadbent's 🌅PERSPECTIVES🌅 @cupenat Senior Economist Angella MacEwen explains what's at stake with Mark Carney’s chosen course of “cuts, cuts, and more cuts.” perspectivesjournal.ca/carneys-cuts/ 🔶

When democracy is threatened, this is how we defend it. Full clip: youtube.com/broadbentinsti…

WATCH: As the far-right gains ground, @MattEcke refuses to stay silent. Full clip: perspectivesjournal.ca/good-society-m…

Gender-based violence isn’t just a social crisis—it’s an economic one. Read more at perspectivesjournal.ca/economic-liber…

Organize. Rebuild. Fight back. @graceblakeley shows that the only way to take on a political system captured by capital is to build power rooted in movements, organizing, and collective action. 🔗 perspectivesjournal.ca/neoliberalisms…

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New in Perspectives Journal: Death, Taxes, and Building Canada’s Social Infrastructure "While it may be true that the only certain things in life are death and taxes, it is also true taxes help us live better—and healthier—lives." Read more at perspectivesjournal.ca/death-taxes-so…

New in Perspectives Journal: A Gender-Based Case for Basic Income Too many survivors stay in dangerous situations because they can’t afford to leave. A Basic Income Guarantee could change that. Read the latest from @AlexandraAges & @prlknwr: perspectivesjournal.ca/economic-liber…

On a new episode of @broadbent's📢ACTIVISTS MAKE HISTORY📢 @peggynash sits down with @sandela to talk about the roots of Black Lives Matter – Toronto, and her new book ‘Defund: Black Lives, Policing, and Safety for All’. perspectivesjournal.ca/defund-with-sa… 🔶

“If you're waiting for somebody else to take the mantle of calling out injustice—perhaps that person is you.” @sandela joins @peggynash on Activists Make History to talk about organizing for racial justice and the roots of @blmcanada. 🎙️ Listen: perspectivesjournal.ca

What if your grocery store prioritized 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 over 💰? @VassB explains how municipally owned grocery stores could offer real choice—not just between 12 brands of cereal, but between profit and public good. Read more in Perspectives Journal: perspectivesjournal.ca/municipal-groc…

While Trump touts his "big, beautiful bill," @ACGeoEcon senior fellow Beth Baltzan reminds us of a different vision — one where trade served working people, not corporate profits. Full clip: perspectivesjournal.ca/new-deal-progr…

Public investment can build real power—for workers, communities, and our climate. Director of Industrial Policy and Trade @toddntucker on why we need bold investment to shape markets and serve the public good. 👇 x.com/broadbent/stat…