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Drawing a Line in the Tar Sands
Of all possible futures, the least likely is one in which business as usual continues unabated. Peoples’ movements will either succeed in transforming our economic and political systems to build … Keep reading »
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The ‘Consultation’ in Catalonia
A New Episode in the Political Crisis of Spain The Spanish political crisis is advancing slowly but inexorably. In the last five or six months we have witnessed a series of … Keep reading »
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SOS Alternatives to Capitalism
A discussion with Richard Swift Montreal Serai had the opportunity to discuss SOS: Alternatives to Capitalism – a handy, slim compendium of vital, essential thoughts and discussions on the concept of … Keep reading »
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Can We Defend Our Pensions Without Challenging Financialized Capitalism?
Unrelenting employer attacks on workplace based pension plans are intensifying, and the struggle to defend them is becoming more challenging right across the country. One recent development appears to be … Keep reading »
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The War Against the Islamic State
Techno vs Medieval Barbarism Stephen Harper finally got his war in Iraq, something he demanded while in opposition when Bush’s ill-fated “coalition of the willing” was inveigled by the U.S. to … Keep reading »
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Cacouna, Couillard and the Ties that Bind
Quebec Government’s Love Affair with Big Oil It’s an evening like any other. The first item on the Téléjournal is about the controversial Cacouna oil port project. The journalist speaks to … Keep reading »
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How Bolivia is Leading the Global Fight Against Climate Disaster
Bolivia goes to the polls on Sunday, October 12, in the country’s third national election since the victory of Evo Morales and his Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) in December 2005 … Keep reading »
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Moving Forward After the People’s Climate March
The September 21 People’s Climate March in New York City was a huge success. Over 310,000 people consisting of hundreds of contingents of various origins and interests marched in New … Keep reading »
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Protecting European Democracy or Reviving the Cold War?
A new report by Human Rights First on fascism in Hungary and Greece raises important questions. But its orientation toward U.S. national interests smacks of Cold War thinking. When we … Keep reading »
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Climate Justice Resurfaces Amidst New York’s Corporate Sharks
The world’s largest ever march against climate change on Sunday (21 September) brought 400,000 people to the streets of New York, starting a lively parade at Central Park. On Tuesday, … Keep reading »
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Scotland’s Referendum: Some lessons for Quebec… and Canada
Superficially, the 55-45 victory of the No forces in Scotland’s referendum September 18 was a clear rejection of independence. The Yes forces won a majority only in the four poorest … Keep reading »
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Students Unfurl the ‘Umbrella Revolution’ in Hong Kong
The largest student demonstrations and occupations in Hong Kong’s history is currently unfurling – what is increasingly being called the “Umbrella Revolution” in reference to the sea of umbrellas being … Keep reading »