Right-wing Conservatives have incredible knack for being on the wrong side of history

For Conservative politicians who complain about division, perhaps they need to look at their support of elements of this country that can literally rip it apart.

A Freedom Convoy supporter holding a Confederate flag walks past Centre Block on Jan. 29. This country is tearing at the seams and it’s the threat of right-wing violence that’s dividing us, not people bringing up the racism/misogyny/discrimination they experience, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY ERICA IFILL

February 2, 2022

OTTAWA—Imagine descending on the nation’s capital to protest being alive. In that respect, this Darwin Awards of a protest is one I can stand behind. Over the weekend, thousands of truck drivers drove to Ottawa from all over the country to protest COVID-19 vaccination mandates and cause mayhem....

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