In our first class we discussed how changing demographics are changing #CDNpoli political management. Here's a look at what this means for #elxn43 hilltimes.com/2017/11/20/41-…

A major comms rule is to avoid losing situations. Does the benefit of seeming transparent outweigh the negative headlines? thestar.com/news/queenspar…

.Riddell Program in Political Management @ Carleton students are welcome and encouraged to attend if they can! x.com/pejthomas/stat…

A look at what reconciliation can mean in practical terms for governance arrangements x.com/pejthomas/stat…

A look at the Liberal party's coordinated constituency outreach, and its possible implications for nomination battles #CDNpoli ipolitics.ca/2017/11/13/lib…

.Riddell Program in Political Management @ Carleton alum Greg McClinchey reflects on 26 years as a staffer in #CDNpoli hilltimes.com/2017/11/22/for…

Former veteran Liberal staffer and MPM alumnus Greg McClinchey reflects on his quarter century on Parliament HIll.

Despite it being 2017, women still under-represented as senior political staff in #CDNpoli hilltimes.com/2017/11/22/des…

1/2 As discussed in class, today Trudeau apologized for treatment of indigenous peoples in #NLpoli's residential school system #CDNpoli cbc.ca/news/canada/ne…

2/2 However, Labrador Innu not accepting the apology given that residential schools were only part of the colonial experience #NLpoli cbc.ca/news/canada/ne…

#CDNpoli gov quickly changes plans for Parliament rink after criticism over cost and MP frustration at being blame for short opening. Problem of project messaging or project design? ipolitics.ca/2017/11/23/hil…

The ground crew is fighting a losing battle at #GreyCup 105. Go Argos!!

Political strategists talk about "shifting the goal posts" - changing what policies the public will accept. Does the new Ontario PC platform unveiled this weekend suggest there's no space for small government conservatism in #ONpoli anymore? nationalpost.com/opinion/chris-…

POLM5005 Great news! x.com/janephilpott/s…

.Maclean’s Magazine' look at the Conservative's call for #CDNpoli Finance Minister Bill Morneau's resignation, with thoughts from me macleans.ca/politics/ottaw…

Attention Riddell Program in Political Management @ Carleton - your chance to see a great talk by the Prof who literally wrote the book on #CDNpoli legislatures x.com/pejthomas/stat…

By virtue of their office, incumbent MPs have an advantage in resources, networks, and name recognition over most challengers. Should they have procedural advantages too? hilltimes.com/2017/12/04/new…

Conservatives "playing long game" with Morneau attacks, seeking to hurt gov's image and distract their attention. Is this the new version of "he didn't come back for you"? #CDNpoli hilltimes.com/2017/12/04/con…

New report from Parliamentary Budget Officer finds ending sex discrimination in Indian Act will cost roughly $400M annually #CDNpoli theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/…

Another variation in the way gender plays out in politics x.com/MelaneeLThomas…