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Here’s How to Vote in the 2021 NL Election

Voting in the 2021 provincial election is easier—and more important—than you might think. So the Independent is here to tell you how.

January 29, 2021

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To Each Their Own

Is a new generation finally asserting itself?

If so, George Orwell would probably want it to be done idealistically, not strategically.

October 17, 2015

To Each Their Own

Don’t talk down to us

'Professionals' are killing democracy.

October 6, 2015

Young voters and the democratic deficit

As federal and provincial elections loom, efforts are underway to engage youth in the democratic process. If they do, some say, we could be living…

September 27, 2015

Reclaiming democracy

With an election this fall, 2015 is a big year for Canadian politics and democracy. But how much can really change, even if we do…

June 24, 2015

Democracy: rule by the people for the people

We are "trapped in a situation where we have an elections-based, elite-dominated political system and yet we call it 'a democracy'"

September 30, 2014

Why should every vote count?

On Sept. 13, a group of fewer than 700 people chose our premier. Last week, New Brunswickers chose theirs. The difference here is important, and…

September 29, 2014

View From The Mainland

Quebec election PQ’ed my interest

Brandon has a few insights into the Quebec election, how it could have been different, and the lessons we can learn from Quebec (and other…

September 6, 2012

Contractors, frenemies, and being prepared

Things to consider on your way to the polls

April 27, 2011

Every HYNIE counts

Rocking the vote by making it illegal

April 13, 2011