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Whipped

Help blow the whistler on the secret world of party discipline, which forces your MLAs to vote against their constituents and even their own conscience.

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Help blow the whistler on the secret world of party discipline, which forces your MLAs to vote against their constituents and even their own conscience.

Help blow the whistler on the secret world of party discipline, which forces your MLAs to vote against their constituents and even their own conscience.

Help blow the whistler on the secret world of party discipline, which forces your MLAs to vote against their constituents and even their own conscience.

Help blow the whistler on the secret world of party discipline, which forces your MLAs to vote against their constituents and even their own conscience.

Sean Holman
Sean Holman
Sean Holman
Sean Holman
1 Campaign |
Victoria, Canada
$310 USD 12 backers
3% of $10,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Why is it that your MLA doesn't seem to listen to you, voting the party line no matter what the issue or its local consequences?

Why is it that the government almost always gets what it wants in the legislature, while the opposition almost never gets anything it wants?

During my nine years of reporting provincial politics I - like many of you - asked these same questions. But it was a story I was unable to crack - until now.

I've just wrapped-up filming a groundbreaking television documentary that will, for the first time, reveal what really happens inside the secret world of party discipline.

For the first time ever, British Columbians will hear past and present MLAs – including Liberals, New Democrats, cabinet ministers and backbenchers – speak candidly about the personal and political costs of that discipline.

For the first time ever, British Columbians will hear specific examples of how that discipline has forced MLAs to toe the party line in the legislature.

For the first time ever, British Columbians will hear what really happens behind the closed doors of the provincial politics – and why some former MLAs think it’s wrong.

But I can't blow the whistle on party discipline without your help.

What We Need & What You Get

My team, which also includes award-winning filmmaker Daniel Hogg and environmental documentarian Damien Gillis, estimates the total pricetag for the project has well over $10,000.

To cover that amount, as well as the cost of promoting and distributing the documentary we need your support.

Your funding will also contribute the release of a dataset, created in partnership with software developer and open data advocate Herb Lainchbury, that will let you track the votes your MLA have cast in the legislature - another first for British Columbia.

Now you can find out whether your elected representatives is representing you...or their party.

Other Ways You Can Help

You can also help by getting the word out about Whipped, encouraging your friends to donate to the project and coming out to watch the documentary. Screenings will help on the following dates:

 

April 25 (7:00 pm)

Vancouver, British Columbia

University of British Columbia

Buchanan Building, Room A103

 

April 26 (7:00 pm)

Victoria, British Columbia

The Vic Theatre

808 Douglas Street

 

April 28 (7:00 pm)

Vancouver, British Columbia

Library Square Conference Centre

Alice Mackay Room

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