David Moscrop
David Moscrop is a Canadian writer and political commentator known for his incisive analysis of democracy and governance. He is the author of 'Too Dumb for Democracy?' and runs a popular Substack newsletter where he explores the intersection of politics and society. Moscrop's work often critiques contemporary political trends, focusing on the erosion of democratic norms and the implications of executive overreach.
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David Moscrop is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail.
The NDP should become the Canadian champion of class-based politics
Canada· 2025-11-26
David Moscrop is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail.
Floor-crossing is not a threat to Canadian democracy – in fact, it might be beneficial to itCanada· 2025-11-11
David Moscrop is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail.
With their long-awaited budget, Liberals must answer the question: What do we want Canada to be about?Canada· 2025-11-01
David Moscrop wrote a review describing Rogers v. Rogers as a critical moment in Canada's telecom history.
The Globe’s Alexandra Posadzki wins the National Business Book AwardCanada· 2025-10-22
David Moscrop is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail.
Is it hypocritical for the Conservatives to woo the working class? It may not really matterCanada· 2025-09-12
David Moscrop is a writer and political commentator.
Opinion: Canada’s democracy had a decent day. But it can do better to reflect all Canadians in this moment of crisisCanada· 2025-05-03
David Moscrop is a writer and political commentator, author of Too Dumb for Democracy.
Opinion: Donald Trump is making America a monarchy againCanada· 2025-02-21
