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Drew Brown

Drew Brown is a writer from Grand Falls-Windsor. He was a national columnist with VICE from 2015 to 2020 and Editor-in-Chief of The Independent between 2019 and 2023. He was a PhD candidate in political theory at the University of Alberta before transitioning to a career in journalism. He is currently finishing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University and begins clinical practice in 2026. He lives in St. John’s with two black cats and an alarming number of books.

Drew's Latest Articles

Orange you glad change comes better late than never?
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Deadmonton Dispatches
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January 11, 2015

It's been deferred for months but a straggling NDP finally gets a chance for renewal. But will it be enough?

Irresponsible Government
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Deadmonton Dispatches
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October 9, 2014

Premier Paul Davis' recent appointment of Judy Manning as Minister of Public Safety has sparked a healthy public discussion about parliamentary procedure and the mechanics of our democracy. It has also demonstrated just how little either of those things are actually understood.

Cleanup in Aisle 12
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Deadmonton Dispatches
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June 19, 2014

Frank Coleman's sudden departure is a hot mess for the Tories

Who’s afraid of Virgina Waters?
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Deadmonton Dispatches
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April 11, 2014

It may have been a close race, but the Virgina Waters by-election win is momentous for the provincial Liberals

She’s gone b’ys, she’s gone
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Deadmonton Dispatches
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January 22, 2014

#DarkNL did Kathy Dunderdale in, but the lights are still out in the House of Assembly