Drew Brown

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Drew Brown has been Editor-in-Chief of The Independent since 2019. He holds a BA (Hons.) and MA in political science from Memorial University. He was a PhD candidate in political theory and Canadian politics at the University of Alberta, but left the program to pursue journalism full time in 2017. He was a national politics columnist for VICE Canada from 2015 to 2019, and his work has appeared in CBC, Newfoundland Quarterly, The Deep, The Scope, The Overcast, and The Guardian. He grew up in Grand Falls-Windsor and currently lives in St. John’s, NL.

Progressive Dreams Deferred in 2021 St. John’s City Election

Ophelia Ravencroft makes history in Ward 2, while a seven-way race in the At-Large field sees all incumbents—plus Ron Ellsworth—re-elected.

Drew Brown and Elizabeth Whitten

September 29, 2021

A Tale of Two Elections—Redux

One September 2021 election down, one to go. Some thoughts about where we are, where we're going, and the candidates who might take us there.

September 27, 2021

A Tale of Two St. John’s Elections

You don't often have two levels of government up for grabs at the same time. So it's worth looking at issues where they overlap—like housing.

August 30, 2021

Commentary Editorial

Back to the Future—and Back to the Campaign Trail(s)

Let's take a look at the first week of an apparently very important federal election that nobody actually wanted to have.

August 23, 2021

Support The Indy’s Back-to-Back Election Coverage

With the 2021 federal & municipal elections happening at the same time, Newfoundland & Labrador needs independent journalism more than ever.

August 16, 2021

Drink Deep from Summer’s Oasis

It was a winter of despair, followed by a spring of hope; now comes a summer of beautiful reunion.

July 5, 2021

St. John’s Board of Trade Outlook 2021, Day 2: Feet on Fire

Finance Minister Siobhan Coady assured the Board of Trade that the banks and credit agencies are happy—and that good times are on the way.

June 18, 2021

Union and Industry Rally Together for Terra Nova

June 14, 2021

Board of Trade Outlook 2021, Day 1: Trudeau Keynote

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was long on the pre-election optimism—and short on details about Muskrat Falls negotiations with the province.

June 11, 2021

NL Budget 2021: Keep the CHANGE

The 2021 budget highlights a modestly improved fiscal situation and lays the groundwork for implementing recommendations from the PERT.

Drew Brown and Jess Puddister

May 31, 2021

Some Thoughts on Budget Day, Before the Lockup

All mysteries will be revealed in Monday’s lockup.

May 31, 2021

St. John’s Shows Solidarity with Palestine

People in St. John's joined others across the globe to stand in solidarity with Palestinians amidst the ongoing Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.

May 19, 2021