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Hamilton Taxi Talk #46 Hamilton Taxi Talk #46
Hamilton Taxi Talk live interviews are back, with Jacob describing significant upcoming news with Blue Line and also the effort with Hamilton Cab. Driver Ajmal Khan has been reinstated.
Canada stands up for students Canada stands up for students
Graduate student and organizer Sunci Avlijas discusses how a protest against tuition hikes became a general movement against austerity, and what Quebec students are doing to co-ordinate protests with other provinces.
Improving transit in Burlington and beyond Improving transit in Burlington and beyond
A double-feature today, Doug interviews Paul Bedford about the need to build and finance transit infrastructure in the GTHA. Then, Bob Wood discusses recent developments in transit in Burlington.
Gord Perks on Toronto Taxi Reform Gord Perks on Toronto Taxi Reform
City councillor Gord Perks, a regular user of taxi services, gives a straightforward presentation on how, by organizing together, taxi workers can - if not become rich - at least achieve a viable income.
Canada hits the streets Canada hits the streets
The citizens' movement in Quebec is spreading to the 'rest of Canada.' The time to hit the streets is now. Three students and CUPE members at McMaster explain why they stand in solidarity with students in Quebec, and the rest of the country.
The Maple Spring in Quebec The Maple Spring in Quebec
The people of Quebec have had enough: of the commodification of education, bureaucrats masquerading as leaders, and the scissors effect of higher tuition and fewer jobs.
More background on Quebec Student Strikes More background on Quebec Student Strikes
Just before the latest wave of anti-democratic legislation, organizer Paolo Philpot explains some history and motivations of the Quebec student strikes.
Did we ever leave the recession? Did we ever leave the recession?
Economic commentator Mike Whitney deflates the hot air from the talking heads, investigating austerity policies, juicing of the mortgage market, and continuing economic stagnation.
Problems with Transit in Burlington Problems with Transit in Burlington
Former City Councillor Bob Wood discusses transit issues with Doug Brown
Hamilton Taxi Talk #45 Hamilton Taxi Talk #45
A Mayday-related update, reminder about the conference, and news on the Blue Line certification process.
Cynicism of the U.S. on Syria Cynicism of the U.S. on Syria
Zafar Bangash comments on the cynicism behind U.S. government actions on Syria, and also the deterioration of the Afghan occupation.
Hamilton Taxi Talk #44 Hamilton Taxi Talk #44
A special conference on May 5th is coming up, and Jacob describes that and also the victory in Markham and other bargaining updates.
Iran's Nuclear Energy Program Iran's Nuclear Energy Program
Stephen Gowans comments on how Iran's civilian legal nuclear energy program has become a justification for U.S. pressure and sanctions.
Global March to Jerusalem Report Back Global March to Jerusalem Report Back
Ken Stone reports back from the Canadian delegation to the Global March for Jerusalem.
Massive Student Strike in Quebec Massive Student Strike in Quebec
More than 200,000 students and citizens marched in Montreal on the 18th in order to protest a tuition hike, and the falling accessibility of post-secondary education.
Hamilton Taxi Talk #43 Hamilton Taxi Talk #43
A Huffington Post article describes the wave of taxi unionization sweeping across North America. Taxi drivers reach out to labour because of the unique services unions provide, and also to become part of a greater effort for justice.
Afghan Massacre, Koran Burnings Afghan Massacre, Koran Burnings
The violence in Afghanistan is the inevitable result of occupation. No band-aids will paper over the fact that breaking into Afghan homes and demeaning their culture is symptomatic of relations of domination.
Standing in Solidarity with Palestinians Standing in Solidarity with Palestinians
Eva Bartlett explains her solidarity work, and the upcoming fundraiser to support the Global March to Jerusalem.
Hamilton Taxi Talk #42 Hamilton Taxi Talk #42
Taxis as public transit, a new licensing system, a submission to the City of Toronto are more are covered with Jacob on this week's Taxi Talk.
NATO's Dirty Habit NATO's Dirty Habit
Stephen Gowans comments on NATO's continuing habit of supporting and aligning with the most 'extremist' militants when it serves NATO's agenda.
