Dear Jean Charest: This is what democracy looks like

This was the view from the front of the march today in Montreal. (Photo: Justin Ling)
Hundreds of thousands marched today against Charest's 'Special Law' and in support of Quebec's student strike.

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The red square of solidarity for Quebec students is spreading far and wide

Carré rouge pour l'éducation. (Photo: Photomaxmtl / flickr)
When Quebec students hit the streets in a massive rally Tuesday, they won't be alone. Solidarity is spreading and so is their symbol, the red square.

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The whole world is watching Chicago today: Protests say 'No to NATO'

Chicago hosts NATO this weekend. (Photo: Sarah Bennet)
A massive anti-war demonstration took place Sunday, on the first day of Chicago hosting the NATO Summit.

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'Special law' condemned by students and civil society in Quebec

Photo: (Socialist Canada, Socialist Quebec / flickr)
A number of civil society groups have denounced the Charest government's emergency law against Quebec's student strike.

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Ontario welfare workers strike for their rights

This week's 'Not Rex' commentary looks at Ontario welfare workers forced to strike for their rights.

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Emergency law or not, Quebec student night protests continue

This has been the scene for weeks, with police sent out against night protests. Now the Charest government has announced an emergency law against the student strike. (Photo: Hicham Souilmi / flickr)
Quebec's Charest government announced an emergency law against the student strike, but that didn't stop thousands from joining another night protest.

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Concealment of Identity Law: A thinly masked attack on civil liberties?

Guy Fawkes masks, as seen here at Occupy Toronto last October, has become a familiar sight at protests the world over. (Photo: pamlau / flickr)
Bill C-309, the Concealment of Identity Law, is currently working its way through Parliament.

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