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The Era of Central Bank Independence Is Coming to an End
Central banks are under siege in many countries but nowhere more prominently than in the United States, where MAGA partisans see control over the Federal Reserve as being critical to … Keep reading »
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Stella and Michel – A Revolutionary Love Story
My mother-in-law was a big reader and bought most of her books second-hand at the local Salvation Army for $.25 to $1.00 each. Over the decades she amassed a huge … Keep reading »
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The 2026 World Cup: Inclusivity, Peace, Unity, and Other FIFA Myths
According to the International Association Football Federation (FIFA), the 2026 World Cup is all about inclusivity, peace, and unity. Like many things associated with FIFA, however, those promises become considerably … Keep reading »
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Climate Crisis Deepens
John Clarke is a longtime organizer in Toronto, as well as an active instructor with the Leo Panitch School for Socialist Education. He will be leading classes on the poor, … Keep reading »
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A Tale of Two YMCAs (Part two)
Thirty years ago, Halifax’s YMCA collaborated with partners in Palestine on a bold outreach initiative, but a few months ago, the same Y caved to pro-Israel pressure to demean a … Keep reading »
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A Tale of Two YMCAs (Part One)
Thirty years ago, Halifax’s YMCA collaborated with partners in Palestine on a bold outreach initiative, but a few months ago, the same Y caved to pro-Israel pressure to demean a … Keep reading »
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People’s Summit for a Fossil Free Future
The People’s Summit for a Fossil Free Future is the civil society counterpart to the historic First International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, taking place in Santa Marta … Keep reading »
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Contesting the Iran War: From the Left to Iran's Social Movements
Seventeen years ago, in the wake of the Green Movement’s uprising and its suppression – when Iran had once again drawn the attention of right- and left-wing analysts worldwide – … Keep reading »
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Devastating Consequences of War Against Iran
From February 28 to today, May 20, for 82 days, we were unable to launch the Syndicate’s online platforms, even temporarily. A devastating war completely disrupted the lives and struggles … Keep reading »
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Weapons Make the World More Dangerous: Stop the increase in military spending and the militarization of our societies
The genocide in Gaza, the war in Ukraine, the Congo, Sudan and all the many other armed conflicts put the international system under very strong pressure. War is a horror … Keep reading »
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Solving the Climate Crisis Requires Peace, and Peace a Stable Climate
Sustainability and peace are inseparable. To solve the climate crisis, we must address the massive environmental costs of warfare and choose diplomacy for peace. Keep reading »
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Rethinking Free Speech
The following is an excerpt from Peter Ives’ book Rethinking Free Speech, Fernwood Publishing, 2024. Also check out this video interview with Peter Ives. The analogy that free speech acts … Keep reading »