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Apr 19 2013
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Lori Theresa Waller
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A recap of the week's top labour stories: IMF behind decline of workers' rights worldwide, says report; migrant farm workers shot in Greece; Porter Airlines sues striking workers' union.
Apr 19 2013
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Kaitlin McNabb
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Registered Professional Planner Eric Doherty takes on the task of answering the book lounge's questions about the climate crisis, public transit and what Canadian can do to help.
Apr 19 2013
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Rick Salutin
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It's richly ironic that New Democrats, who laboured for years to shed the albatross of "socialism," finally succeeded last weekend just when the word may no longer be cursed.
Apr 19 2013
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Ethan Cox
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A short, allegorical video strikes a knife into the heart of Harper's disastrous environmental policies.
Apr 19 2013
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rabble staff
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This morning a massive manhunt is taking place in the Watertown area west of Boston.
Apr 19 2013
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rabble staff
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This week we launch our new citizen science series of articles.
Apr 19 2013
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Andreas Krebs
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Last week's Spur Festival event brought together Andy Bichlbaum of the Yes Men, Todd Hanson of the Onion, and Robin Duke of both SNL and SCTV.
Apr 19 2013
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various
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"We write this letter out of serious concern for those already affected and those who may be harmed by future episodes of this show."
Apr 19 2013
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Sally Miller
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As Earth Day 2013 rolls around, a frenzy of land grabbing threatens our food supply, Indigenous land use practices, access to water and the future of farming.
Apr 19 2013
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Justin Zadorsky, Katiusha Cuntrera, Katrina Clarke, Kristina Virro, Spencer Davis
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At a time when the Canadian government is being investigated for attempts to muzzle scientists, a form of science -- citizen science -- that can't be silenced may be all the more important.
Apr 19 2013
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Judy Rebick, Velcrow Ripper
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Compassionate action is positive, kind, fierce and transformative. It comes from the heart, not just the head.
Apr 19 2013
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rabble staff
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The Harper government's budget cuts target essential public services that ensure the health, safety and well-being of citizens.
Apr 18 2013
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Libby Davies
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This is a really nice recipe that results in a hearty and healthy meal you'd be happy to eat with your friends.
Apr 18 2013
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Catherine Hart
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Big Telecom justifies high prices by claiming that Canada's size necessitates more costly services. The truth is, the lack of fair access to independent providers is the primary driver of high prices.
Apr 18 2013
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Amy Goodman
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April 15 was the day of the annual Boston Marathon, which will now, sadly, go down in history as yet another episode of senseless mass violence.
Apr 18 2013
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Alice Klein
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The pro-environment side is reshaping the way the world turns. As a result, we have a path to look toward and green moss to cushion our trudge through this oily mess.
Apr 18 2013
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rabble staff
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It is rabble.ca's 12th birthday -- we first went online April 18, 2001. Help us celebrate by taking our reader's survey!
Apr 18 2013
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Matthew Adams
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An interview with Dennis Howlett of Canadians for Tax Fairness and contributor to "The Great Revenue Robbery: How to Stop the Tax Cut Scam and Save Canada," edited by Richard Swift.
Apr 18 2013
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Redeye Collective
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In February, North Korea carried out its third nuclear test. UN sanctions and mutual accusations of hacking by North and South Korea followed. And just last week the North moved missiles into place.
Apr 18 2013
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Redeye Collective
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Cafe Justicia is an organic coffee produced in Guatemala by the Campesino Committee of the Highlands. They use the profits to redistribute land and provides homes for the landless poor.















