Blog January 25
Coronavirus. Image: Centers for Disease Control/Wikimedia Commons
Ideology trumps expertise when conservatives meddle with health care
David J. Climenhaga | The start of a global coronavirus outbreak probably isn't the best moment for a high-risk ideological experiment in health-care management, but don't expect conservatives to care.
Blog January 24
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Defending against fake news
Dennis Gruending | There is a lot of fake news spread via social media. Here is some advice about how to defend against it.
Blog January 24
Journalist documenting events at Independence Square, Ukraine. Image: Mstyslav Chernov/Wikimedia Commons
Media should give peace a chance
Lorenzo Vargas | At this time of global anxiety, it is important for journalists everywhere to remember the lessons of the poor and often biased coverage of the Iraq War 16 years ago.
Columnists January 24
Bernie Sanders speaking to rally attendees in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Matt A.J./Flickr
Impeachment trial meant to distract voters from Bernie Sanders
Rick Salutin | Establishment Democrats fear Bernie Sanders because he calls them out as corporate lackeys. President Donald Trump's impeachment trial is a convenient distraction from Sanders' surging campaign.
Podcast January 24
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Unifor president arrested while protecting pensions
Marc Belanger, Derek Blackadder, C. Marie Ainsborough | RadioLabour's Canada Report: Unifor president Jerry Dias was arrested while picketing for the 800 workers locked out at Regina's Co-op refinery. And more.
Blog January 24
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rabble.ca was born out of protest and will continue to support activism across Canada
Maya Bhullar | Just like social activism, we need a wide network of community support to keep the activist toolkit running. Are you among them?
Columnists January 23
Guantanamo prisoners are fighting to suppress statements given during torture. Image: Truthout.org/Flickr
Show trials in Washington and Guantanamo Bay repress justice
Amy Goodman, Denis Moynihan | As U.S. President Donald J. Trump faces trial for impeachment in the Senate, torture victims sit through pretrial hearings in Guantanamo Bay. Both cases are unlikely to deliver truth and justice.
Blog January 23
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Investigation into United Conservative Party campaign shenanigans expands into fraud
David J. Climenhaga | Soon we will find out if breaking the law is illegal in Alberta.
Podcast January 23
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Home and long-term care in Ontario -- why isn't it working?
Victoria Fenner | rabble labour beat reporter Zaid Noorsumar talks about why he decided to focus on home and long-term care in Ontario and what he's learned.
News January 23
Image: Ted Whitecalf
Maria Campbell on the new edition of her memoir 'Halfbreed'
Jenny Ferguson | New edition includes episode cut from 1973 book about Campbell's assault by RCMP officers at the age of 14.
Columnists January 22
The NFU celebrated 50 years of advocating for family farms, women farmers, Indigenous farmers and farmers all around the world last year. Image: NationalFarmersUnion/Twitter
'Frontline Farmers': highlights from 50 years of agrarian activism
Lois Ross | The National Farmers Union has fought many important battles over the last 50 years. The NFU's stories are inspiring, and need to be known, respected and remembered.
Podcast January 22
Image: Martha Cooley and Heather Young. Used with permission.
Film 'Murmur' explores a woman's connection with animals gone awry
Face2Face | "Murmur" explores the story of Donna, an animal rescue worker whose idea of rescuing goes too far. David Peck talks to filmmaker Heather Young about loneliness and our desire for love.