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In Ukraine, the Real Desire to Sacrifice Oneself for the State is Very Weak
Volodymyr Ishchenko is a Ukrainian sociologist who was politically active and took part in several left-wing initiatives in Ukraine before moving to Germany in 2019. Ishchenko currently works at the … Keep reading »
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Israel’s Sick Sense of Humour
With all the talk about a ceasefire in Lebanon, the following news about AI (artificial intelligence) may have got lost. The Israelis and their supporters like to laugh about the … Keep reading »
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In Belgium, The PTB Wants To “Awaken Class Consciousness”
For the Marxist Belgian Workers’ Party (PTB), electoral success doesn’t come at the expense but because of building strong organisation. Keep reading »
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The Two Faces of Government ‘Largesse’
Vulgar political partisanship and crass hand-outs to corporate welfare bums. Keep reading »
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Canadian Faculty Against the Israeli Attack on Palestinian Universities
Against Scholasticide: York University Faculty Association In light of the ongoing escalation of violence in Gaza, and more recently Lebanon and the West Bank, and in response to the Unified Call … Keep reading »
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CUPW Strike: Standing Up Against Misleading Claims
We felt it necessary to respond to [Canada Post president and CEO] Mr. Ettinger’s misleading “Dear Colleague” letter released this week. Mr. Ettinger is either misinformed or doesn’t fully grasp … Keep reading »
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The Sri Lankan Left’s Long Road to Power
Recent elections gave left-wing parties a commanding majority, but will they be able to wield it effectively? Keep reading »
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Expanding the Possible: A Climate Change Strategy from Below?
The Green New Deal has been largely blocked at the national level, but it is thriving in communities, cities, and states. Jeremy Brecher’s new book is both an urgent call to action and proof of concept. Keep reading »
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Developers Are In Charge Of Toronto’s Housing Policies
Toronto’s communities are being deeply impacted by a terrible lack of decent housing that people can afford to live in. This situation is the product of decades in which governments … Keep reading »
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Kagarlitsky: Don’t Include Me in Any Prisoner Exchange!
Recently, discussions have intensified about another possible prisoner exchange. Which Russian political prisoners are being considered for exchanging with whom is still unclear, yet the debate on who should and … Keep reading »
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Israel, My Israel? A Poem-Essay
ISRAEL Will never be the same Its viciousness untamed Universally shamed Appropriately blamed Zionist mythology unframed And forever stained People’s souls chained Hitler’s atrocities Excusing current monstrosities At an unimaginable … Keep reading »
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Silencing 101: Art College Bans Palestine Teach-in
In 1887, the Victoria School of Art and Design in Halifax, NS, was the first art school established in the British Empire. Today, it is known as the Nova Scotia … Keep reading »