The bank heist in Cyprus shows the desperation and divisions in the 1%
The world turned its attention to the tiny island of Cyprus this week as it became the latest domino to...more)
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The working class has the potential to overthrow the system that breeds oppression and exploitation
Marxists are sometimes charged with “privileging” class—that is, with insisting that class is the fundamental division in society. What is...more)
Uniting indigenous, environmental and labour movements can challenge the tar sands and the system that produces them
The tar sands are an environmental disaster that destroy indigenous lands and sovereignty, and undermining the need for green jobs...more)
The 1500km Journey of Nishiyuu forges unity
Inspired by the upsurge of First Nations activism under the banner of Idle No More , six young people and...more)
Harper's propaganda show aims to ramp up racism and driving down wages
The Harper Tories are not getting enough bang for their buck. They spent $21 million on self-congratulating advertisements in 2011-12...more)
Indigenous resistance is leading the fight against the corporate assault on people and the planet
"Idle No More has sparked an awakening of Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples internationally in support for democracy, human rights and...more)
Motion 408 and the defunding abortion are the latest threats to reproductive justice
Abortion has been a permanent feature of society, but it was only under capitalism that it became criminalized—as part of...more)
A victory for the workers and for the clients they serve
Homes First strikers have a victory after four brutal weeks on the picket line. These workers in OPSEU Local 540...more)
March 18, 1871 was the start of the first worker's government in history
March 18, 1871 was the beginning of the Paris Commune, the first attempt at worker's democracy. Revolutionary in all regards,...more)
Activists from across Quebec met in Montreal to launch an ecosocialist network
There seems to be a growing consensus on the left that the environment is ground zero for our work. The...more)
A second general strike in two months builds opposition to the Western-backed regime
March 14 marks the second anniversary of the Saudi troops, with military aid from the United Arab Emirates, invading Bahrain...more)
"Fires are burning, we are rising"
On Saturday, March 9, thousands marched through Toronto for International Women's Day. Last year's march focused on fighting the austerity...more)
The historical role of socialists in IWD
When we celebrate International Women’s Day, we often refer to its origins in U.S. labour struggles early in the last...more)
The more Idle No More succeeds, the better for women.
"A nation is not conquered until the hearts of its women are on the ground" --Cheyenne proverb. The burgeoning Idle...more)
Support indigenous sovereignty and good green jobs for all, not more tar sands
Speaking to the business community across the country, NDP leader Thomas Mulcair has been building a contradictory case to oppose...more)
Line 9 violates indigenous sovereignty and threatens our planet
On October 22 last year, 5,000 people—including speakers from First Nations, environmental groups, labour unions, the NDP and Green party—rallied...more)
A figurehead of a continent alive with social movements
Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías (July 28, 1954 – March 5, 2013). Hugo Chavez has died -- undefeated. Yes, undefeated. Chavez,...more)
Ontario trade union activists kick-off workers' rights campaign in response to Conservative attacks.
On March 2 in Toronto, over 700 hundred trade union activists from both private and public sector unions met to...more)
Sexual health education takes a considerable step forward.
This year’s Canadian Federation for Sexual Health campaign, “ Heart Your Parts ,” managed to pull off a surprising feat:...more)
Stop CN Rail's attack on indigenous sovereignty and resistance
The Aamjiwnaang First Nation (near Sarnia, 300km south-west of Toronto) has been subjected to the worst of the capitalist and...more)
“The rising of the women will be the rising of us all”
March 8, International Women’s Day, has always had a very close relationship with the labour movement. The day was first...more)
It is critical that a national child care program continue to be a focus for activists
It’s not hard to find examples of policy in which the Harper government has acted against the best interests of...more)
Stop Harer's scramble for Africa
The NATO war in Mali is expanding and Harper is doing all he can to help steal the riches of...more)
Healthcare for refugees, stop the cuts now
Canadian Doctors for Refugee Care and the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers , along with three ill refugee claimants denied...more)
Labour and community activists join Porter workers' picket line
Labour and community activists from across Toronto joined a solidarity picket on Thursday , in a show of support for...more)
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