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Colonialism and the Economic Crisis in Canada
| April 19, 2009
The Left in Canada has been quick to point out the shortcomings of the Conservative government’s official response to the recession. Not surprisingly, the response doesn’t mark a departure from … Keep reading »
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When We Are Led to Believe a Lie
| April 17, 2009
Live Bait & Ammo #128: If you believe the Motley Fool and other “stock advisors” in the business press, 90% of General Motor’s (GM) losses can be attributed to the United … Keep reading »
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Complicit, Complacent or Committed? Proposals to Build Pension Security for All Workers
| April 16, 2009
Last summer, Buzz Hargrove, the soon to be former President of the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW), insisted – along with General Motors (GM) executives – that pension fears were unwarranted. … Keep reading »
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The Crisis of Finance Capitalism Challenges For The Left
| April 11, 2009
The brave new world of neoliberalism lies in ruins. Its wealth turned out to be based on robbery, sham and deceit. The Left is in a new situation. Without its … Keep reading »
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United Europe Represses the Right to Protest Against NATO
| April 10, 2009
On April 4th the leaders of the NATO member countries met on the French-German border in Strasbourg France for the 60th anniversary of NATO. At this meeting the U.S. was … Keep reading »
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The Auto Crisis: Placing Our Own Alternative on the Table
| April 9, 2009
Deep economic crises violently interrupt daily lives and force more radical responses onto the public agenda. In the case of the North American auto industry however, that radicalism has been … Keep reading »
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The Path to Human Development: Capitalism or Socialism?
If we believe in people, if we believe that the goal of a human society must be that of “ensuring overall human development,” our choice is clear: socialism or barbarism. … Keep reading »
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After B.C. Health Services: Back to Reality
| March 28, 2009
“As a power countervailing management the trade unions are much more effective than the law has ever been or can ever be.” — Otto Kahn-Freund In the deteriorating economic climate, … Keep reading »
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Another Left is Possible
| March 25, 2009
The New Anti-Capitalist Party It would be wrong to see last Thursday’s massively successful protest actions in France as distant and exotic, of no particular relevance to us here in Canada. … Keep reading »
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ONDP Leadership: A Revival of Class Politics?
| March 22, 2009
On March 6-8, 2009, Ontario’s New Democrats gathered in Hamilton to select a new leader. After thirteen years of the lackluster leadership of Howard Hampton, the party turned to Hamilton … Keep reading »
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Two-State Pipe Dream Impedes Justice, Again
| March 21, 2009
Is Palestine enough of a state? This is what the International Criminal Court (ICC) must determine before it can consider charges of war crimes brought against Israel after its recent … Keep reading »
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Martinique General Strike Ends in Victory
| March 19, 2009
Mobilizations, victories in overseas colonies set example for French workers. A 38-day general strike in the Caribbean colony of Martinique ended March 14 with the signing of a protocol between … Keep reading »
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