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The Qatar Crisis
The June 5 decision by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and Egypt to suspend diplomatic ties with Qatar has sent shockwaves through the Middle East. The ensuing … Keep reading »
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Indigenous People and Resource Extraction
In February, the government of Alberta signed a ten-year framework agreement with the Métis Nation of Alberta, emphasizing a relationship based on recognition, respect, and cooperation. In March, Alberta and … Keep reading »
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Macronism: Neoliberal Triumph or Next Stage in France’s Political Crisis?
“Putain, nous sommes en marche arrière” — Slogan on a wall in the 20th district of Paris. “I really hope Macron can reform France, which is not doing well, you … Keep reading »
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Populism in the 21st Century
Class Struggle Returns to Haunt Capitalist Democracies Populism: “any political movement which seeks to mobilize the people… against a state which is either controlled by vested interests or too powerful in … Keep reading »
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Working Classes and the Rise of the New Right: Socialist Politics in the Era of Trump
The success of xenophobic right-wing political forces today calls for the development of a socialist praxis fit for this perilous political moment. Taking this seriously requires that we address the … Keep reading »
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The Neoliberal Writing on the Wall: Ontario’s Basic Income Experiment
Since 2010, the UK has endured a political regime that can be considered a cutting edge of the austerity agenda. Through the film, I, Daniel Blake, people around the world … Keep reading »
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Trump’s Trade Policy Agenda: More Liberalization
President Donald Trump has been portrayed as a protectionist. His immediate cancellation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) upon assuming the presidency, as well as his support for the border adjustment … Keep reading »
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Banking on Privatization: the Canada Infrastructure Bank
The Liberal government is promoting the Canada Infrastructure Bank as a new way to provide financing for public infrastructure. But it’s really a new and dangerous way for corporations to … Keep reading »
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We Need Free Speech to Fight the Right
“Free Speech or die, Portland. You got no safe space. This is America. Get out if you don’t like free speech.” Those were the chilling words of anti-Muslim terrorist Jeremy … Keep reading »
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Time to Revitalize the Anti-War Movement
Justin Trudeau certainly did not run on a military-strength platform. Nowhere on the campaign trail did Liberals talk about increasing military spending or using “hard power” abroad. The recent speech … Keep reading »
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Labour’s Permanent Reformation
The 2017 British general election has generated the beginnings of a qualitative-change in the relationship between the Labour Party, much of British society, and parliament. That transformation can be understood … Keep reading »
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Private Billing and Health Clinics: Rebuild Capacity in Public Hospitals
In the Globe and Mail this weekend, physicians who are extra-billing patients for services at private clinics justified themselves by complaining that they cannot get operating room time and waits … Keep reading »