Socialist Worker | issue 531 | June 2011

Stop Harper

Stop Harper!

“We have to stop him from wasting billions on fighter jets, military bases, and corporate tax cuts while cutting social programs and destroying the climate. Most people in this country know what we need are green jobs, better medicare, and a healthy environment for future generations,” said Brigette DePape, former senate page after her silent protest against Prime Minister Stephen Harper. DePape’s dissension struck a chord with millions of Canadians and exposes the Harper government where it’s weakest. The next several months will be critical in the fight against Harper’s austerity agenda as set out in the recent budget.

Solidarity rally for striking postal workers

Postal workers continue fight against Harper’s austerity

As the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) continue strike actions across the country, the support of the general public becomes more and more crucial.

Toronto Pride parade

Gay rights are human rights

Socialist Worker’s Amelia Murphy-Beaudoin spoke to activist and member of Queers Against Israeli Apartheid Tim McCaskell about the state of the movement today to defend Queer rights and free speech

Mixed Martial Arts

Mixed Martial Arts and the UFC UPDATED

On April 30, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) was held in Toronto for the first time, as welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre defeated challenger Jake Shields in a long anticipated title match.

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