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Alex Dagg

@AlexDagg

former Regional Lead North East US and Canada for Airbnb. Public policy and public affairs professional. Board member of the Hillman Foundation

 Toronto, Canada
Joined April 2010
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After years in the making, I'm extremely excited to announce that I've signed a contract with @utpress to publish my book, Across the Detroit River! The manuscript has been approved and is expected in print by Spring 2027.
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Some of my comments today on the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade dispute for CBC: cbc.ca/news/canada/ontario-t… And CityNews: youtube.com/watch?v=U3woXbfV…
How much leverage does Ontario have in the U.S. trade war? | CBC News

How much leverage does Ontario have in the U.S. trade war? | CBC News

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has been at the forefront of the fight against the tariffs the Trump administration has imposed on Canada. Amid the escalating trade war, here's a look at what leverage...

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Had a lot of fun speaking to @carynceolin this morning on @breakfasttv We talk about last night's byelection in Battle River - Crowfoot, what happened and what comes next for the Conservative Party and Pierre Poilievre: toronto.citynews.ca/video/20…
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Still so much to unpack about the election, but one thing clear is that Trump can really no longer be called an aberration or an accident ca.news.yahoo.com/donald-tru…
Donald Trump is no longer 'an aberration or an accident': Decisive, controversial win showcases a...

Donald Trump is no longer 'an aberration or an accident': Decisive, controversial win showcases a...

Donald Trump's victory wasn't because Americans overwhelmingly 'like the man,' experts say, but because voters feel neglected by Democrats. The controversial second presidency will have

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Had a blast presenting co-authored work with the great Chris Achen @ISPSYale this week! Thanks for inviting me @Antolw @landemore, a terrific group of scholars. Also, New Haven pizza is the real deal.
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In his dissertation, @Lkrashinsky examines white working-class voting in Canada and the United States. A wide-ranging and multi-method study that employs surveys, experiments, and in-depth interviews.
Lewis Krashinsky, american politics and comparative politics. expertise: canadian and american politics, political behavior, electoral politics. dissertation: across the detroit river: the electoral divergence of the north american white working class. committee: chris achen, paul frymer, peter loewen, and mark beissinger

ALT Lewis Krashinsky, american politics and comparative politics. expertise: canadian and american politics, political behavior, electoral politics. dissertation: across the detroit river: the electoral divergence of the north american white working class. committee: chris achen, paul frymer, peter loewen, and mark beissinger

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Good News: PhD defended ✅ Bad News: You all now have to call me doctor
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Canadian Hillman Prizes! hillmanfoundation.org/canadi… #CanHillman24

Canadian Hillman Prize

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For the first time, @SidneyHillman is awarding three Canadian Hillman Prizes in three categories: Print/Digital, Broadcast and Local News hillmanfoundation.org/canadi…

Canadian Hillman Prize

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Congratulations to @stevenchase and @RobertFife of @globeandmail on winning the 2024 Hillman Prize (Print/Digital) for exposing political interference in Canada by the Chinese government hillmanfoundation.org/canadi…
Steven Chase and Robert Fife

Steven Chase and Robert Fife

The Globe and Mail’s 2023 coverage of political interference in Canada by the Chinese government triggered a national debate, dominated the country’s news agenda, and ultimately led to a public

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Canadian Hillman Prizes! hillmanfoundation.org/canadi…

Canadian Hillman Prize

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Congratulations to @Aaron_Derfel of the @mtlgazette on winning 2024 Canadian Hillman Prize (Local News) for his investigation into preventable deaths in Lakeshore Hospital ER hillmanfoundation.org/canadi…
Aaron Derfel

Aaron Derfel

Health journalist Aaron Derfel painstakingly documents the likely-preventable deaths of six people in a hospital emergency ward. Although his four-part investigation centres on the Lakeshore General

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Congratulations to @Songstress28, @geordieday, @ricochet_en, @TheRealNews, & @IndigiNewsMedia on winning 2024 Canadian Hillman Prize (Broadcast) for investigating the toxic impacts of the oil sands industry hillmanfoundation.org/canadi…
Brandi Morin and Geordie Day

Brandi Morin and Geordie Day

Most Canadians who reap the benefits of the oil sands industry in Alberta turn a blind eye to the damage it causes. Killer Water is a story of greed, corruption, and willful government neglect.

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New work with @alexgazmararian! We look at the growing electoral divide between Democrats + auto workers over the EV transition
Alexander F. Gazmararian (@alexgazmararian) profile pictureAlexander F. Gazmararian@alexgazmararian16 Nov 2023
Excited to share a new paper on the electoral effects of green industrial policy with @Lkrashinsky! Paper: bit.ly/3QEMsJI 🧵👇
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Replying to @SidneyHillman @AlexDagg @TorontoStar @TheSpec @Walrus @globeandmail @crackdownpod @CBC @calgaryherald @edmontonjournal @iciradiocanada @tvo
The Canadian Hillman panel of distinguish judges consists of documentarian Neil Docherty; journalist/broadcaster/producer @garveyschild; and documentarian/producer @cbcbonniebrown.
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Congratulations to @dankaufman70 on winning the November Sidney Award for his deep dive into the historic UAW strike for @NewYorker, with support from @econhardship! hillmanfoundation.org/sidney…
Dan Kaufman wins November Sidney for Dynamic Coverage from the U.A.W.

Dan Kaufman wins November Sidney for Dynamic Coverage from the U.A.W.

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Elizabeth is an incredible scholar and a better friend. Her safe release is paramount. ⁦@Princeton⁩ nytimes.com/2023/07/05/world…
Israeli Woman Held for Months in Iraq by Shiite Militia Linked to Iran (Published 2023)

Israeli Woman Held for Months in Iraq by Shiite Militia Linked to Iran (Published 2023)

Elizabeth Tsurkov, an Israeli researcher, was seized in late March by an Iraqi Shiite group shortly after leaving a Baghdad cafe. The office of the Israeli prime minister confirmed she was being held.

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A lot of nerves and a lot of excitement… did my first ever lecture for undergrads today. An amazing amazing privilege!! – at Princeton, NJ
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