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May 23 2013
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Seth Klein
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Here are a few of the initial lessons I draw from the election, and what it means for a progressive research institute like the CCPA -- because I do think our work matters, more than ever.
May 23 2013
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Adrienne Silnicki
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The Fraser Institute claims to examine the Swedish health-care system and in the end concludes that Canada should scrap the Canada Health Act and privatize, privatize, privatize.
May 23 2013
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Brent Patterson
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The Council of Canadians and the Blue Planet Project stands with the more than 200 communities and civil society organizations in Peru who are demanding an end to destructive mining practices.
May 23 2013
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Stuart Trew
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On May 17, the Council of Canadians hosted a live broadcast from Lima where trade justice activists were attending a 17th round of Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations that continue in the Peru.
May 23 2013
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Michael Stewart
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The Vancouver Rent Assembly, "A gathering of renters in a time of siege," examines and analyzes the concept and legitimacy of rent.
May 23 2013
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Karl Nerenberg
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What did Harper know and when did he know it? Our parliamentary reporter looks at this and five other key points in the growing Senate expense scandal.
May 23 2013
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rabble staff
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Democracy Watch argues that a proper public inquiry will be required.
May 22 2013
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Scott Neigh
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Teddy Zegeye-Gebrehiwot talks about Winnipeg Copwatch's work to deter police violence, support survivors of police misconduct, and address what he calls "the systemic problem of police."
May 22 2013
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FFIT, Matthew Adams
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Inside Out is hitting Toronto and it is the largest event of its kind in Canada, showcasing the best and most diverse films by, for and of interest to LGBT communities.
May 22 2013
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John Bonnar
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On Wednesday evening, nearly 13,000 CAW and CEP members joined a telephone town hall meeting to find out more about the CAW/CEP New Union Project.
May 22 2013
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Thomas Ponniah
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We have perpetually heard various proclamations about the inevitable collapse of Western domination since the end of World War I. Will they continue to be disproven? If so, why?
May 22 2013
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Dave Coles
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While Hudak claims to be promoting "worker choice,” attacking unions' financial security is designed to weaken a civil society critic and empower big business.
May 22 2013
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Krystalline Kraus
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On May 22 at 5 p.m., a powerful renaming ceremony will take place in British Columbia. Name and Blood both hold important power of identity for First Nations communities.
May 22 2013
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Faisal Kutty
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Some self-proclaimed experts continue to pin collective blame on Muslims, citing the "radicalization" of the community.
May 22 2013
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David J. Climenhaga
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Unfortunately for the PM's "reform" talk, the only way to fix the Senate that will actually work is to abolish it.
May 22 2013
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Chris Brisbane
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Throughout his first mandate, Premier Dexter has embraced the Tony Blair inspired 'Third Way', by serving the interests of the corporate elite and the 1%.
May 22 2013
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Stuart Trew
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A broad-based coalition of Peruvian civil society launched a campaign and petition against the Trans-Pacific Partnership as a 17th round of TPP negotiations began in the capital city of Lima.
May 22 2013
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Leanne Betasamosake Simpson
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Building a strong, connected Indigenous Nationhood Movement rests on reclaiming the lands and sacred sites we have been removed from.
May 22 2013
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Democracy Watch
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Biased, lapdog investigations mean cover-up of Senate scandal most likely outcome and public inquiry will be needed – Wright, Duffy should be found guilty of violating ethics rules
May 22 2013
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rabble staff
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NDP leader Tom Mulcair said today that an NDP government would work to abolish the Senate.
















