Rachel Gilmore
@rachelgilmore
There’s a leftist movement catching fire around the world as people realize they’re getting screwed by the rich who keep getting richer. NDP Leader @avilewis.ca is hoping to harness that flame — but can he convince Canadians they won’t be burned? Here’s a sneak peek of our conversation:
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