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Renewing the Anti-War Movement Renewing the Anti-War Movement
On Feb. 4, dozens of American cities hosted anti-war demonstrations to oppose war with Iran. Sara Flounders, who recently spoke in Toronto for an anti-war teach-in, reports on the status of the U.S. anti-war movement and its direction.
From Libya to Syria From Libya to Syria
As calls for military intervention in Syria multiply, Maximilian Forte takes us back to the devastation left behind in Libya, site of the previous intervention.
The Militarization of Canada The Militarization of Canada
Author and activist Anthony Fenton comments on the growing militarization of Canadian society, as the government 'normalizes' a military presence in civilian life.
Hamilton Taxi Talk #41 Hamilton Taxi Talk #41
Ejaz returns to the program to tell us the latest about the bargaining process, Blue Line certification, and Markham taxi stands, with a focus on exploring driver perceptions of new unionization efforts.
Shifting Media Consensus on Israel? Shifting Media Consensus on Israel?
Are Western news agencies reporting differently on Israel than they did just a few short years ago? Independent Jewish Voices national steering committee member Sid Shniad comments on areas where coverage appears to be changing.
Hamilton Taxi Talk #40 Hamilton Taxi Talk #40
OTWU Executive Director Jacob Leibovitch brings in the new year with updates on the bargaining process, Blue Line negotiations in Markham, and sub-leasing.
David Heap on Tahrir Breakout David Heap on Tahrir Breakout
David Heap relates his exciting account of the breakout of the Tahrir.
Iran Drone, Pakistan attacks Iran Drone, Pakistan attacks
We complete the year with Zafar Bangash, who tells us about Iran's capture of a U.S. drone, and also the latest U.S. attack on Pakistan.
Strange Cartoons at Hamilton Mosque Strange Cartoons at Hamilton Mosque
Imam Sayed Tora comments on the mysterious posting of a cartoon on the doors of the Downtown Mosque.
Hamilton Taxi Talk #39 Hamilton Taxi Talk #39
Jamie McCarthy rounds out the year with exciting news about the court dates, a comment on the unfair dismissals, and discussion of the new newsletter.
Attack on Iran still 'on the table' Attack on Iran still 'on the table'
Stephen Gowans reports on the continuing military threats against Iran. He draws parallels from what NATO 'achieved' in Libya and what they intend to achieve in Iran.
Part 1 of Parenti: Imperialism and the 99% Part 1 of Parenti: Imperialism and the 99%
Dr. Michael Parenti's animated lecture 'Imperialism Today and the 99 Percent' takes on myths about capitalism and links the concentration of wealth and power at home with the one-percenters' policy of endless wars abroad. PART 1 of 2.
Part 2 of Parenti: Imperialism and the 99% Part 2 of Parenti: Imperialism and the 99%
Dr. Michael Parenti's animated lecture 'Imperialism Today and the 99 Percent' takes on myths about capitalism and links the concentration of wealth and power at home with the one-percenters' policy of endless wars abroad. PART 2 of 2.
Hamilton Taxi Talk #38 Hamilton Taxi Talk #38
Surprise news delivered by Imtiaz Khurdshid, member of the organizing commitee in Markham, who just voted overwhelmingly to join the Ontario Taxi Workers Union.
The Hippo on the Table The Hippo on the Table
If anyone was writing about the 1% in Canada, it was Linda McQuaig. The author of 'All You Can Eat,' 'Shooting the Hippo' and other books about corporate greed and the concentration of wealth, she never lapped the same milk as the fatcats.
Canada Boat to Gaza Sets Sail Canada Boat to Gaza Sets Sail
Breaking news with Dylan Penner who updates us on the surprise breakout of the Canadian Boat to Gaza along with the Irish ship Saoirse.
Hamilton Taxi Talk #37 Hamilton Taxi Talk #37
Important updates from Jacob Leibovitch on a wide range of issues, from global news to firings and unfair bargaining complaints.
Palestine Solidarity Tour Palestine Solidarity Tour
David Cohen from Independent Jewish Voices (Hamilton) explains Eva Bartlett's coming lecture in Hamilton, and the risks she undertook as a journalist and activist.
Libya: The Scales Fall Off Libya: The Scales Fall Off
What kind of example does NATO set by recognizing the 'Transitional National Council' in Libya?
Another Libya in the Making? Another Libya in the Making?
Zafar Bangash comments on the latest lurid stories about Iran and Syria - including a 'beheaded' Syrian girl who later gave a live TV interview. Keep your head down, because the lies are coming in fast!
