Jul 2
![]() Grana, 12, is the sole survivor of a NATO bombing raid in southern Helmand Province, Afghanistan, where the U.S. has begun a massive new offensive. (Photo: http://rawa.org) |
Jul 1
![]() The grandfather of American climate change research, James Hansen, got himself arrested June 23 protesting at a coal mine in West Virginia. |
Jun 29
![]() This coup must not stand. Independent media in Honduras are struggling to spread news of the overthrow of democracy in that Central American country. (Photo: http://indybay.org) |
Jun 28
![]() With the Pride Parade this weekend in Toronto, activists spoke out against Israel's branding of itself as an oasis for queer subjects. |
Jun 25
Elderly LGBT people living in nursing homes or assisted-living centers or receiving home care, increasingly report that they have been disrespected, shunned or mistreated. (Photo: John Bonnar) |
Jun 23
![]() Iranian communities and their supporters across Canada continue to demonstrate against the bloody repression carried out by Iran's regime. (Photo: John Bonnar) |
Jun 22
![]() Indigenous people in Peru find an oil spill. Extraction industries and free trade agreements are among the causes of bloody repression in Peru's Amazon. (Photo: Ben Powless) |
Jun 18
![]() It's report card season and workers are giving Harper a failing grade. Ignatieff is also getting poor marks for a deal with the PM on EI reform. (Photo: http://canadianlabour.ca/) |
Jun 17
![]() Mass demonstrations continue in the wake of Iran's disputed presidential election. Blogger Nima Maleki is providing regular updates on the situation. (Photo: http://twitpic.com/7m62t) |
Jun 16
![]() Workers took to the streets of Toronto over the weekend to demand good jobs for all and an immediate fix to EI. (Photo: John Bonnar) |
Jun 15
![]() Hundreds attended a rally and march for housing on Saturday organized by the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre in Vancouver. (Photo: Kim Elliott) |
Jun 12
![]() Earlier this week rallies were held in Ottawa and Montreal to denounce the presence of Colombian President Uribe in Canada and call for a halt to the FTA with Colombia. (Photo: commonfrontiers.ca) |
Jun 11
![]() Scene from a protest in Puno, Peru earlier this month. Strikes and rallies took place in Peru and around the world Thursday against government repression of Indigenous peoples. (Photo: Ben Powless) |
Jun 10
![]() At Akwesasne, the existence of a transnational border tears a community apart. Now, a dispute over the arming of border guards has led to a standoff. (Photo: Sandra Cuffe) |
Jun 9
Darrell Dexter is in the spotlight today. As the results come in, it looks like the NDP has decisively won Nova Scotia's provincial election. (Photo: http://ns.ndp.ca/) |
Jun 8
![]() People from across Canada are encouraged to watch and engage with the first Open Internet Town Hall meeting, which will be live streaming today on rabbleTV at 7:30pm EST. (Image: Kirby Ferguson) |
Jun 6
![]() Indigenous peoples gathered at the 4th Indigenous Continental Summit, held in Puno, Peru, May 27-31, 2009. (Photo: Ben Powless) |
Jun 4
![]() Following on the success of the Wall Street Meltdown parodies, L. McDuff wrote Mad Avenue Blues. |
Jun 3
![]() A short documentary film produced by Min Sook Lee chronicles the struggles of municipal workers in Windsor, Ontario after they are forced to go on strike to protect benefits and pensions. |
Jun 2
![]() Hundreds came out to show their opposition to war crimes last Friday in Toronto, while others paid big money to hear Bush and Clinton. (Photo: krystalline kraus) |
Jun 1
![]() Abortion provider Dr. George Tiller was murdered at his church in Wichita, Kansas. Hundreds gathered at a vigil in Old Town Square Sunday. (Photo: Bob Weeks) |
May 31
![]() The Peel Watershed -- threatened by mining interests -- is home to the Nacho Nyak Dun, Tetlit Gwich’in Tr’ondek Hwech’in and the Vuntut Gwitch’in First Nations. (Photo: Peter Bowers, CPAWS-YT) |
May 28
George W. Bush continues to evade justice and cash in on speaking fees. On Friday, his appearance with Bill Clinton in Toronto will be greeted by protest. (Image: http://nowar.ca) |
May 27
![]() Supporters of equal marriage took to the streets of over 100 cities in North America Tuesday, after the California Supreme Court upheld Prop 8. (Photo: Matt B) |
May 26
![]() 'Today we are taking a stand!' This was the message Monday, as forestry workers occupied four government ministers' offices. (Photo: http://www.cep.ca/) |
May 25
![]() The Right to the City Alliance is a growing movement across North America, organizing for urban justice and democracy. (Image: http://JonathanMatas.com) |
May 22
![]() The recycling/compost/litter bin at Toronto's Union Station. What's wrong with this picture? |
May 21
The four piece pop perfectors from Toronto, The Bicycles, are known for their sparkly live shows filled with catchy two minute tunes that’ll get your heart racing. |
May 19
![]() The government may still 'see no Evil,' but activists continue to work to open eyes about security certificates and secret trials. |
May 17
![]() Laura Flanders of GritTV sat down to speak with Evo Morales, Bolivia's indigenous president. (Photo: http://links.org.au/) |