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Equity Cards Fuel Chaos at NDP Convention: Avi Lewis Takes Helm Amid Identity Showdown

The New Democratic Partys convention in Winnipeg was overshadowed by a color-coded equity card system, causing delegates to clash over representation. The focus shifted from policy talk to a hierarchy showdown, with real issues like living costs, inflation, joblessness, health care, and crime taking a backseat. The chairs handling of the situation was criticized, and the backlash was swift, with many labeling it a farce and a sign of the party prioritizing identity squabbles over workers rights and health care. Avi Lewis, the new leader, faces the challenge of unifying or further dividing the ranks.

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