Author: Roger Annis
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BC Election Frustrates Labour, Environmental and Indigenous Activists
The May 14 general election in British Columbia was a setback to progressive political forces in the province and throughout Canada. The incumbent BC Liberals won a fourth straight term, … Keep reading »
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All Signs Point to Deepening Opposition to the Fossil Fuel Industry Assault in British Columbia
The outcome of the May 14 election in British Columbia was a setback to progressive forces in the province and across Canada. The incumbent Liberal Party won a fourth straight … Keep reading »
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Mali Under Occupation
France Parliament Votes to Extend Combat MissionWhile UN Security Council Readies a Policing Force France’s National Assembly and Senate have voted to extend the country’s military intervention in Mali. A resolution … Keep reading »
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Protests Erupt in Nova Scotia Following Institutional Failure to Protect Female Teen Assault Victim
There is anguish and anger across the province of Nova Scotia following the death by suicide of teenager Rehtaeh Parsons on April 7. The 17-year old hanged herself in the … Keep reading »
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Death of Margaret Thatcher Reopens the Debate Over Her Cruel Legacy
The death of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on April 8 has renewed an intense political debate in Britain and internationally over her legacy. For her ruling class sycophants, Thatcher … Keep reading »
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Manitoba Métis Win Historic Ruling
Monday, March 11, 2013 – “Louis Riel must be smiling.” That’s the front-page headline in the Winnipeg Free Press two days ago. It’s taken from the response of the head … Keep reading »
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No Sign of Peace or Reconciliation in France-Controlled Mali
France perpetrated two large deceptions in conducting its military intervention into Mali more than seven weeks ago. These have been universally accepted in mainstream media reporting. The first is that … Keep reading »
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France Launches War in Mali in Bid to Secure Resources
France, the former slave power of west Africa, has poured into Mali with a vengeance in a military attack launched on January 11. French warplanes are bombing towns and cities … Keep reading »
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Shared Hardships and Concerns Bind the Fates of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and Haitians After the Earthquake
A social and political rights movement of Indigenous people is rising across Canada and making international headlines. Protests by the ‘Idle No More’ movement began last month and continue to … Keep reading »
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A Movement Against Tar Sands Oil, Pipelines and Tankers is on the Rise in Canada
A popular movement against tar sands oil production and pipeline transport is on the rise and gathering steam in Canada. Its biggest expression to date was in Victoria, BC on … Keep reading »
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Austerity and Counter-Austerity in Britain
Social Protest Movements and Political Organizing On the Rise Britain is in the throes of a deepening class struggle prompted by attacks on social and democratic rights by the capitalist class. … Keep reading »
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Class Struggle in the Philippines
Trade union leader speaks in Vancouver and Toronto On August 2, Pete Pinlac of the MAKABAYAN labour and political center in the Philippines spoke at a public forum hosted by the … Keep reading »