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by Thomas Sablowski | May 16, 2012 The crisis is not relinquishing its grip on Europe. From autumn 2008 to early 2009 the world market experienced the deepest slump in economic output since the Second World War. This is a global crisis. Even in emerging economies like China, Brazil or India economic growth declined and could not compensate for the recession in the North Atlantic region. more... by Phil Monsour | May 15, 2012 Music video with Phil Monsour feat.Rafeef Ziadah - on the occasion of the 64th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba. The writing on the hands are the names of the original villages in Palestine that these people were ethnically cleansed from. more... by Attac Germany and Attac Europe Network | May 15, 2012 We are experiencing the deepest crisis of capitalism since the great depression of the 1930s -- and the European governments continue to pour oil on the fires! From the very beginning, some governments have prevented a solidarity-based solution to the crisis in Europe and are significantly responsible for its exacerbation. more... | May 14, 2012 Special Edition of the transform! europe newsletter on the recent elections in Greece and France - with articles by Haris Golemis; Elisabeth Gauthier; Walter Baier. more... by Esther Vivas | May 14, 2012 Untimely and unexpected. That's what the emergence of this movement of collective outrage at the Spanish state was. If we had been told on May 14th, 2011 the next day thousands of people would start taking to the streets week by week and occupy squares, organize meetings, challenge the power with massive civil disobedience while staying in the streets... we would never have imagined it possible. more... by Michalis Spourdalakis | May 13, 2012 For some thirty two years now Greece has enjoyed the benefits of stable democratic institutions. For the first time in the country's modern history, Greek politics and public life are characterized by political stability. As political conflicts of the past that led to civil wars, coup d'etats, dictatorships and the general imposition of authoritarian regimes seem to be practices of the past. But what is the nature of this stability? [Originally published January 2007 in Relay No. 15.] more...
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A summit to represent us May 16, 2012 The Arab Left: How Jordan Has Fared May 16, 2012 Why Can't We Afford What We Used to Have? May 16, 2012 Unite behind Syriza's anti-austerity programme May 16, 2012 Banks and the derivatives scam May 16, 2012 Why We Regulate May 16, 2012 Consequences of the military occupation in Honduras May 16, 2012 Some Good News, and Lots of Bad News, from Germany May 15, 2012 Architect of apartheid May 15, 2012 Québec students stay defiant May 15, 2012 Koch Brothers' Activism Protects Their 50-Year Stake in Canadian Heavy Oils May 15, 2012 What if ... Greece leaves the single currency May 15, 2012 The Great Book Robbery, Israel's 1948 looting of Palestine's cultural heritage May 15, 2012 The 6 Lessons of the 6th of May May 14, 2012 Insider tells why Anonymous 'might well be the most powerful organization on Earth' May 14, 2012 Overcoming climate despair: We are the U-turn generation May 14, 2012 Greek coalition hopes dashed as leftist leader stands firm May 14, 2012 Greece: Trying to understand SYRIZA May 14, 2012 Greece: What prospects for a SYRIZA-led left government? May 13, 2012 In The News archive:1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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 Forum: The French Elections, Austerity and the European Left Since 1789 if not earlier, France has been a harbinger for radical politics in Europe, and the most recent elections are more grist for the mill. Join us for these talks and discussion on the French elections. Thursday, May 17, 2012 6:30pm until 8:30pm Centre for Social Justice, 720 Bathurst (CSI building - south of Bloor), second floor, Toronto. Speakers: * A GTWA member and Socialist Project supporter who is a keen observer of, and frequent writer on, French politics and the Left. * Greg Albo, Professor of Political Economy, York University, Centre for Social Justice. Cosponsors: Centre for Social Justice, Greater Toronto Workers' Assembly Internal Education and Political Development Committee, Socialist Project | Facebook event | PDF poster |
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