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CBSA raid multiple construction sites in Vancouver, accompanied by reality-TV crews | Catchfire said... BC Civil Liberties Association writes letter of concern to CBSA [pdf]   in
Defend Sami Sheik! Grant him permanent status! | lagatta said... HELP! I misspelled Mr Sheikh's family name, and there is no edit function showing on my post! in
Thomas Jefferson, Slaveowner | 6079_Smith_W said... He was messed up in a lot of ways other than his slave-owning, though that was bad enough. The fact...
"Muslim Rage" | kropotkin1951 said... Here is another piece in somewhat the same vein. Quote: In 1857, Bengali soldiers (known as ‘sepoys...
Rodney King dies at age 47 | Michelle said... Rodney King asked the question others would not Quote: There was something almost unforgivably...
The Evolution of Snow White | Boom Boom said... Thanks for starting this thread, CF. I've seen previews of the new Snow White and I went "what the...
Race + Comedy: W. Kamau Bell | Aristotleded24 said... Chris Rock is another black comedian who is unflinching in his commentary about the realities of...
Straight White Male: The Lowest Difficulty Setting There Is | Maysie said... What an amazing metaphor, I love it. Thanks Catchfire. Louis CK: Being White in
Chronicle of Higher Ed blogger advocates eliminating Black Studies | Unionist said... OMG. I wish I didn't know about this, then I feel guilty about wishing that... Thanks a lot, CF....
Yo, is this racist? | RevolutionPlease said... . in

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What Jason Kenney doesn't want you to know about Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program | Jan 9 2013 | Karl Flecker | Jason Kenney often responds to critiques of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program by insulting the critics.
Idle No More: A profound social movement that is already succeeding | Jan 8 2013 | Judy Rebick | Idle No More is as important or more important than the civil rights movement and the women's movement before it. It is a profound social movement that is already having tremendous success.
A protester holds up a sign that says: Time to stand Idle no more Canada
Idle No More | Dec 21 2012 | Idle No More is a grassroots social movement founded in 2012, that began partially as a reaction to Bill C-45.
Activist Communique: Telling Our Story: A Fundraiser for U.S. War Resisters and their Ongoing Struggle | Dec 3 2012 | Krystalline Kraus | With a special reading by author Noah Richler, Common Thread Community Choir, a sneak preview of the new film "Peace Has No Borders" and hear from war resisters.
Activist Communique: Stop Stereotyping Jane-Finch! Stop Racist Attacks at York University! | Nov 27 2012 | Krystalline Kraus | The lack of response from York University administration regarding this issue considering the large Black and non-white population that attend York especially from Jane and Finch is troubling.
McGill debate highlights issues of racism and the responsibility of journalists | Nov 27 2012 | Muna Mire | The response to a recent article by a McGill student confirms the sad truth that to this day we are more afraid of being accused of racism than of its destructive effects or our complicity in it.
Activist Communique: Stop Israel's War on Gaza - Rally and March TODAY in Toronto | Nov 24 2012 | Krystalline Kraus | Tell Stephen Harper and the Canadian government: end your support for Israel’s war.
Activist Communication: Radi-Aid – Africa for Norway Campaign | Nov 24 2012 | Krystalline Kraus | The citizens of Africa are giving aid to Norway in response to the ongoing crisis in temperature.
'Black Out': Toronto panel addresses race and who's missing in the media | Nov 20 2012 | Muna Mire | Last week, a number of media professionals of colour answered the call to deconstruct the realities of living in a raced body while working in media.
End racial profiling now, say protesters | Nov 15 2012 | John Bonnar | Angry protesters packed the area in front of police headquarters in Toronto to speak out against racial profiling and the failure of the Toronto Police Services Board to eliminate the practice.
Hurricane Sandy is another blow to Haiti | Nov 10 2012 | Roger Annis | Tens of thousands of Haitians were flooded out of their homes by Hurricane Sandy and food produciton took a severe hit . It's barely a news story in Canada.
Activist Communique: No One Is Illegal and the dishonourable Jason Kenney | Nov 7 2012 | Krystalline Kraus | About 400 protesters gathered outside the Royal York Hotel on Sunday November 4, 2012, in an attempt to block Minister Jason Kenney from receiving an honorary degree from Haifa University.
Activist Communique: Honouring our Communities - March Against Racism Sunday | Nov 3 2012 | Krystalline Kraus | Jason Kenney is being awarded an ‘honorary’ degree by Israel's Haifa University at a fundraiser supported by Stephen Harper, Ezra Levant, Peter Munk, Stockwell Day and others.
Jason Kenney in costume
Reflecting on racisms | Oct 31 2012 | Syed Hussan | Racism isn't just rude, it causes real material harm.
New book details experiences of Chinese Head Tax families | Sep 27 2012 | John Bonnar | Even now, the Chinese Head Tax and Exclusion Act invoke painful memories of the racist practices of previous Canadian governments that prevented Chinese people from immigrating to Canada.

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