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Peering Into Syria Peering Into Syria
Mark, a retired Ontario teacher, visited Syria as part of the Third Tour of Peace. Through the contacts he made, he was able to write a booklet about the perspectives of Syrians under siege by the NATO/GCC assault on their country.
Diana Ralph on Lia Tarachansky Tour Diana Ralph on Lia Tarachansky Tour
On Wednesday, March 1, Unusual Sources featured an interview with Diana Ralph of Independent Jewish Voices on the tour of Russian/Israeli filmmaker Lia Tarachansky, and her film screening of "On the Side of the Road."
Promo for Lia Tarachansky Tour Promo for Lia Tarachansky Tour
Brendan describes the upcoming Hamilton tour stop of Lia Tarachansky's "On the Side of the Road" Film Screening & Discussion. The Hamilton event takes place on March 3rd, at the Barton Stone United Church at 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30).
Eva Bartlett vs. War Propaganda Eva Bartlett vs. War Propaganda
Eva Bartlett, who is coming to Hamilton on January 24-5, reports on her first-hand encounters with civilians and the war zones. We need to pressure our governments to stop fueling the conflict in Syria so that civilians can rebuild on their own terms
IJV on Ontario legislature's anti-BDS motion IJV on Ontario legislature's anti-BDS motion
Tyler Levitan, National Co-ordinator of Independent Jewish Voices (Canada), comments on the Ontario's legislature's bid to slander the growing BDS movement as 'anti-Semitic.'
The Hollow Democrats The Hollow Democrats
Straight talking Freedom Rider columnist Margaret Kimberley explains how the Obama administration's inaction carried over into Clinton's campaign.
Rising transit fares in Hamilton and GTA Rising transit fares in Hamilton and GTA
This week's Transit Talk focuses on the large fare increases in Hamilton and throughout the GTA. On September 1, HSR riders saw their cash fares rise almost 20% from 2.55 to 3.00. Fares are even higher in Halton's three systems at 3.50 cash fare
A Propaganda System A Propaganda System
Yves Engler discusses his new book, "A Propaganda System How Governments, Corporations, Media and Academia Sell War and Exploitation," which is coming to Hamilton on October 19th.
Women's Boat to Gaza Women's Boat to Gaza
Eva Manly, Canadian delegate to the Women's Boat to Gaza, explains the WBG project, and women's role in this important act of solidarity.
Clintonites Prepare for War on Syria Clintonites Prepare for War on Syria
Rick Sterling discusses his recent Counterpunch article about Hillary Clinton's intent towards Syria. He addresses corporate media distortions about Aleppo, the "White Helmets," and the extremists invading Syria.
Hamilton marks Hiroshima anniversary Hamilton marks Hiroshima anniversary
Doug interviews Rein Ende of the Hamilton Mundialization Committee and one of the organizers of the Hiroshima/Nagasaki event to discuss the observance of the Nagasaki anniversary at noon, August 9 at City Hall and the planned Shadow Drawings.
Harvesting Freedom Caravan headed to Ottawa Harvesting Freedom Caravan headed to Ottawa
A few days ago, migrant farm workers and their supporters began the long trek from Leamington to Ottawa to demand better working conditions and an end to the discrimination against migrant workers as part of the Harvesting Freedom Caravan.
Temporary Foreign Worker Review Temporary Foreign Worker Review
Stan Raper from UFCW and AWA gives an update on the hearings concerning the Temporary Foreign Worker program. It is under review.
Erasing U.S. Imperialism Erasing U.S. Imperialism
Sara Flounders discusses the response to an "In These Times" article criticizing the U.S. anti-war movement. In a time of heightened use of U.S soft and hard-power, activists should remain clearheaded about the chief role of U.S. imperialism.
Taking Notice of Greens Taking Notice of Greens
Ann Garrison, reporting from the Green Party convention, explains the phenomenon of Bernie Sanders supporters defecting to the Greens, and takes on myths about "spoilers" and "lesser evils."
Let's head off a war with Russia Let's head off a war with Russia
As NATO moves closer to a senseless war with Russia, Murray Dobbin discusses his latest article that describes how we arrived at this point. We should pursue the sane option of dialog and negotiation.
Bernie Comes to Vallejo Bernie Comes to Vallejo
We interview activist Rick Sterling, who has been following the Bernie Sanders campaign, about Bernie's recent tour stop in Vallejo, and the Democratic Party establishment's hostility towards Sanders.
Commentary on Bernie Comes to Vallejo Commentary on Bernie Comes to Vallejo
Brendan and Doug's comments following the Rick Sterling interview about Bernie Sanders in Vallejo.
Transit Talk May 18 Transit Talk May 18
Doug and Don look look at the draft recommendations for road and highway expansion in the draft Hamilton Transportation Master Plan. They also discuss the proposed end to area ratings and recent developments with the LRT in Hamilton.
The Economic Benefits of Transit The Economic Benefits of Transit
Doug and Don are joined by Atif Kubursi, President of Econometric Research Limited and Professor Emeritus of Economics at McMaster University. Dr. Kubursi discusses his analysis of transit benefits in Hamilton.
