The Tommy Douglas I knew

New Democrats are right to celebrate the legacy of Tommy Douglas. Maybe they should consider adopting it.

OTTAWA—The fastest way to get New Democrats to their feet clapping and cheering is to invoke the name of Tommy Douglas. Any proposal to reform the party's constitution or adopt a change in policy can be brought to a crashing halt by the charge it would break faith with Tommy's legacy to the...

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