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Sep 25, 2019

Naomi Klein: To fight eco-fascism, Canada needs Green New Deal champions

Sophia Reuss

We spoke with Naomi Klein about her new book, the Global Climate Strike, what's at stake in the upcoming Canadian federal election, and how the movement for a Green New Deal can counter eco-fascism.

Columnists

Sep 12, 2019

Palestinian student makes it to Harvard after being deported by U.S. border officials

Amy Goodman

Denis Moynihan

Ismail Ajjawi, a Palestinian student who grew up in a refugee camp, had achieved something remarkable: admission to Harvard University. But on arrival, his visa was rescinded and he was deported.

Blog

Sep 3, 2019

'Road to the Lemon Grove' is a trip everyone should take

Doreen Nicoll

Writer, storyteller, actor and musician Charly Chiarelli has captured the immigrant experience in this romantic comedy that has depth and layers.

Blog

Sep 3, 2019

So long, Exarcheia: in conversation with Athenian essayist George Souvlis

Raluca Bejan

A Greek neighbourhood home to refugees and asylum seekers was raided by police about a week ago. Raluca Bejan speaks with academic and essayist George Souvlis about the political context.

Blog

Aug 30, 2019

Can migrants make themselves heard in the age of populism?

Philip Lee

As migration and displacement of people worldwide have increased, so has media coverage, not all positive.

Columnists

Aug 22, 2019

Humanitarian groups continue work at U.S-Mexico border, despite risk of prosecution

Amy Goodman

Denis Moynihan

Along the U.S-Mexico border, the Sonoran Desert creates a deadly barrier to the thousands of migrants seeking a better life in "el Norte," the North.

Blog

Jul 19, 2019

Activist tools for organizing to support immigrants in Quebec

Maya Bhullar

A roundup of organizations and tools which are helping to fight against immigrant detention in Quebec.

Podcast

Jul 11, 2019

Summer reads and travels

rabble radio

Two conversations -- Yahaya Baruwa, a Nigerian-Canadian writer who writes about living in two worlds; and Dave Kattenburg talks about do's and don'ts when travelling internationally as a journalist.

Blog

Jul 5, 2019

Survey on Canadian attitudes towards immigration riddled with flaws

Stephen Kaduuli

This week, CBC News released the results of their pre-election online survey. It gives an inaccurate and highly problematic picture of public opinion on Canadian immigration.

Columnists

Jun 27, 2019

Why is the United States jailing children?

Amy Goodman

Denis Moynihan

Until Monday, over 350 migrant children were jailed in filthy, unsafe conditions by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Clint, Texas.

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