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Podcast

Aug 17, 2015

GroundWire | August 17, 2015: Fair Elections Act, Energy East pipeline, prisoners' rights

GroundWire

This episode of GroundWire was produced at Kootenay Co-op Radio, a co-operative community radio station which broadcasts on Sinixt traditional territory.

News

Jul 29, 2015

Detained migrants call for inquest into Abdi Hassan's death

Megan Devlin

Detained, isolated, restrained… killed? The Somali refugee died in custody on June 11 and the CBSA's lips are sealed.

Blog

Jun 16, 2015

Cheap video and freeways: The new accomplices of #BlackLivesMatter

David Martinez

How structural/technological elements of the U.S. have aided the Black Lives Matter movement.

Blog

Jan 28, 2015

Will sado-politics win another term for Harper?

J. Baglow

The Harper government is introducing life without parole. New "anti-terrorism" legislation will follow. Inflicting punishment is an election ploy, appealing to base instincts -- pun intended.

News

Dec 2, 2013

Growing support for Omar Khadr's freedom and next steps to justice

Kathleen Copps

Last month, two voices from the U.S. military travelled to Edmonton to give their support for Omar Khadr's release, and international support for Khadr's release continues to grow.

News

Oct 1, 2013

Omar Khadr in Court: Eight ways the mainstream media missed the real story

Kathleen Copps

Omar Khadr's first appearance before the Canadian public last week sparked considerable interest. But the media largely missed the real story.

News

May 10, 2013

No Burqas Behind Bars: Documentary looks at women in Afghanistan's prisons

Samantha Sarra

With unprecedented access inside Takhar Prison in Afghanistan, filmmaker Nima Sarvestani takes us on a compelling journey in his documentary No Burqas Behind Bars.

News

May 6, 2013

Bonding Through Bars: The health and human rights of incarcerated women

Samantha Sarra

This week in Vancouver a conference brings together delegates from five continents to explore the health and human rights of incarcerated women and their children.

Blog

Aug 13, 2012

Ramadan Riot 2010, Maplehurst CC

Alex Hundert

Alex's jail blog from the central north correctional centre in penetang.

Photos

Aug 8, 2012

Prisoners speak out against Harper crime bill in advance of Prisoners' Justice Day

rabble staff

Prisoners have signed a statement against's Harper crime bill.

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