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The Tekel Strike in Turkey
The strike of Turkish workers across the winter of 2009-10 at Tekel, a former state enterprise in the tobacco and alcoholic beverage sector, has attracted the attention of the left … Keep reading »
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In and Out of Crisis
The Global Financial Meltdown and Left Alternatives With the recent publication of their new book on the financial crisis and the crisis of the North American Left, In and Out Of … Keep reading »
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The Newly Benevolent Harper
Anyone who monitors Canadian media closely will recognize the recent and drastic shift in policy, or at least rhetoric, stemming from the PMO (Prime Minister’s Office) and Cabinet. It started … Keep reading »
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Workers, Banking, and Crisis in Mexico
A striking feature of the global financial crisis is the narrow and technical focus on banks and financial corporations without accounting for ordinary workers in these institutions and in society … Keep reading »
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A View From Toronto – A Hub of ‘Israel Delegitimization’
As a Palestinian refugee, the city of Toronto has always been a place of exile to me. I usually think of it as a large (rather cold) waiting room on … Keep reading »
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Women’s Day
International Women’s Day March 8, 2010 This year marks the celebrating of the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day (IWD). International Women’s Day was proclaimed at the meeting of the … Keep reading »
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Israel Is an Apartheid State and That is Why They Are Losing Legitimacy
Before Israeli Apartheid Week (IAW) even began members of the Ontario Legislature and the Canadian Parliament are falling all over each other to denounce it. I can’t remember another time … Keep reading »
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The Case For Keeping Our Hydro Utilities Public
Most people don’t pay much attention to electricity, except when the lights are out or when they get their bill. But, they soon will. The most valuable asset in virtually … Keep reading »
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Ontario MPPs Ignore International Denunciations of Israeli Apartheid
On February 25, a group of Ontario Members of Provincial Parliament (MPP) voted unanimously on a motion to “denounce” this year’s Israeli Apartheid Week (IAW). Claiming to send a message … Keep reading »
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Post-Strike Musings: Assessing the Outcome of the Museum Workers’ Struggle
On December 15th, after a strike lasting 86-days, PSAC workers voted to accept the tentative agreement reached between Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) Local 70396’s bargaining unit and the … Keep reading »
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Venezuela’s Revolution Faces Crucial Battles
Decisive battles between the forces of revolution and counter-revolution loom on the horizon in Venezuela. The campaign for the September 26 National Assembly elections will be a crucial battle between … Keep reading »
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Socialism: the Goal, the Paths and the Compass
[Presentation of “El Socialismo no Cae del Cielo: Un Neuvo Comienzo” at the 2010 Havana Book Fair, 18 February 2010.] There’s an old saying that if you don’t know where … Keep reading »