Articles & theory
28 February 2011
How can we aid Libya’s freedom movement?
by John Riddell
The brutal massacres of civilians in Libya at the order of the country’s dictator, Muammar Qaddafi, have shocked the world. His air force has carried out air strikes against unarmed civilians. On February 25, Qaddafi followers aimed murderous fire on anti-government protests in his last stronghold, Tripoli. The government declares its intention of reconquering the country in civil war. What can we in Canada do to end the killings?
29 January 2011
From Hamilton to Cairo: Build the resistance
The electrifying images of mass protests in Cairo calling for an end to the brutal regime of Hosni Mubarak have sent a jolt around the world.
Inspired by the events that overthrew the Tunisian president Zine el Abidine Ben Ali, people in Egypt, Jordan, Yemen and Algeria are rising up.
Socialist Worker no. 522 | September 2010
Are we equal?
Over the past century, women fought and won huge advances in society, but are we equal now? Women’s bodies continue to be objectified and there is still a wide gap in incomes. Here, Judith Orr looks at the evolution of sexism and what is required to fight it.
6 September 2010
Stopping scabs: key to fighting concessions
by Michelle Robidoux
Ontario employers are using scabs to try to break workers’ will to fight concessions, and to bust unions. This is increasingly a key battleground for labour. In strikes and lockouts across the province, bosses have brought in scabs and courts have slapped injunctions and lawsuits on workers who have tried to resist.
27 June 2010
Strategy, tactics & resistance
by Ritch Whyman
Large-scale mobilizations to protest summits like the G20 are important because they provide an opportunity to involve people beyond the ranks of those already active. The widespread media coverage of the G20 helps bring the issues to a mass audience. And the fact that the policies of the G20 affect so many people means that they unite a diverse range of movements.
