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SYRIZA’s Pyrrhic Victory, and the Future of the Left in Greece
In the wake of the September 20 Greek election SYRIZA has once again formed a coalition government with a small right-wing party, ANEL.[1] Both parties lost votes and seats but … Keep reading »
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The NDP and the Election
At this moment, it seems that Harper’s Conservatives are losing ground, headed for possible defeat or minority status, if recent polls are to be believed. If these trends continue, it … Keep reading »
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Let’s Develop a Plan B for Europe!
Many in Europe had put great hopes in the election of Alexis Tsipras as Greek Prime Minister. When, after long and exhausting negotiations, the Syriza leader signed the European diktat, … Keep reading »
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Syriza Before and After the Elections: To Fight Another Day
Michalis Spourdalakis interviewed by Pavlos Klavdianos Pavlos Klavdianos (PK): Will the elections bring about changes in the balance of power and on the political system? Michalis Spourdalakis (MS): The historical victory … Keep reading »
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Quebec Left Debates Perspectives in Canada’s Federal Election
Canada’s current federal election campaign is now at the half-way point in the lead-up to October 19. The three major parties are polling almost equally, with the ruling Conservative vote … Keep reading »
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Turkey and its Kurds at War
Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Personal Quest for Survival The Kurdish town of Cizre, a settlement with a population of approximately 150 thousand souls in Southeastern Turkey, is now under siege by the … Keep reading »
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Can Jeremy Corbyn Redeem the Labour Party?
“Of political parties claiming socialism to be their aim, the Labour Party has always been one of the most dogmatic – not about socialism, but about the parliamentary system.” That’s … Keep reading »
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Nations’ Climate Pledges Set Course for Disastrous Warming
Greenhouse gas reduction pledges countries have submitted to the United Nations in advance of global climate talks set the planet on a path that keeps critical climate goals out of … Keep reading »
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Police Carding Regulations Amount to Putting Lipstick on a Pig
The Network for the Elimination of Police Violence (NEPV) rejects the call from the Government of Ontario to retain carding by regulating the practice. Carding is a street harassment practice … Keep reading »
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Work Overload: Time for a Union Strategy
Talk to workers in any sector, in any workplace and sooner or later they’ll get to their frustrations with their ever-increasing workloads: ‘I’m struggling’, they’ll lament to fellow workers or … Keep reading »
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Signs of Regression: The NDP and Palestine
A friend recently expressed his confusion about the outrage over the death of Ali Dawabsheh, the 18-month-old Palestinian toddler who was killed last month when Jewish settlers firebombed his home … Keep reading »
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Federal Leaders Must Come Up With a Substitute for Oil
The longest election campaign in recent Canadian history is an opportunity to point to the contradictions of the major parties on the question of ecology. If there is one issue … Keep reading »