Morneau Scandal Distracts From Real Injustices Of Our Financial System
The larger issue concerns the tax masquerade system created by the Liberals and Conservatives over many years that works to aid the already wealthy.
Canada's Climate Groups Need A Kick In The Butt
The time is long past for sending petitions to Parliament, holding protest marches with a couple of hundred folks, and having nice visits with MPs.
We Need A Better Political System To Curb Aggressive Capitalism
Our political system works mainly for the handful of people who control the parties.
We Owe Dying Newspapers Nothing, Let Alone Tax Dollars
On the other hand, if a publisher decides to close down a paper and have a news site on the internet, they should be eligible for support.
CBC Is Ready To Leave A Decade Of Harper-Era Cynicism Behind
During the months and years ahead we hopefully will witness the rebuilding and revival of a CBC we can once again be proud of.
Take The Fight Directly To Canada's Fossil-Fuel Companies
I contend that divestment activities are not effective enough, particularly because it is likely to take many years for the campaigns to have meaningful impact - in the meantime, the climate will be damaged beyond repair.
We Shouldn't Weep For Broke But Biased Mainstream Media
A report from the Public Policy Forum of Montreal released on January 26 says the Canadian news industry "is reaching a crisis point as the decline of traditional media, fragmentation of audiences and the rise of fake news pose a growing threat to the health of our democracy."
Canada Pension Plan Knee-Deep In Unethical Fossil Fuel Stocks
At a time when countries around the world are phasing out coal operations, the Investment Fund is holding billions of dollars in coal operations. Canada is far behind in meeting its carbon reduction obligations, and burning coal is the single greatest threat to our climate.
Why Are Our Environmental Groups Supporting Weak Climate Targets?
Canada is far behind many other countries when it comes to meeting its carbon reduction targets. Canadians probably believe that our major environmental groups are busy lobbying and pushing the federal and provincial governments to do much more. But no, this is not the case.
Can Civil Disobedience Spur Action On Climate Change?
Ninety-nine young environmental activists achieved their goal on Parliament Hill on Monday by carrying out acts of civil disobedience. As conditions worsen, civil disobedience is a growing response to the lack of government action on climate change and the full-speed-ahead attitude of the fossil fuel industry.
Will Harper Spill Canadian Secrets To Help Corporate Clients?
Former Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper apparently isn't satisfied with having destroyed a lot of wonderful and important things in Canada. Now he has signed on with Dentons, the world's largest elite law firm, to spread his dark viewpoints around the globe.
As Mansbridge Exits, Can CBC Build A Truly Great News Program?
Finding a new host for The National should not be the CBC's main goal. CBC should address the fact that neither The National nor any other CBC news program is trusted very much by the public. The content of CBC News programs is just like programming at mainstream media, and the public doesn't like either.
Athletes Pay The Price For Rampant Olympic Committee Spending
Given the financial difficulties faced by athletes, you would think the Canadian Olympic Committee and the International Olympic Committee would provide every dime possible to sports bodies to provide funding. Not so. In fact, both are guilty of greedily spending millions of dollars on themselves while struggling athletes scrambled for a few bucks to get to Rio.
Aging World Social Forum Can Still Be The Leader The Left Needs
It is time for the WSF to seriously evaluate itself and its place in the world. The movement has lost some of its radical edge over the years. Organizers have given in to some extent to the influences of government and the corporate world -- initially the group's main enemies.
Baton Rouge Proves Policing And Racial Attitudes Must Change
Police departments across the U.S. need to be radically changed. Brutally racist officers, often working in teams, thrive in too many departments. A massive effort is required to weed out as many racists as possible and rehabilitate those capable of changing.
Old Canadian Media Reveals Its Washington Bias With Recent Coverage
An analysis of Canadian mainstream media's reporting of U.S. President Obama's visit to Vietnam recently was so biased that stories may as well have been written by the White House. Just about all traditional media provided Washington's pre-packaged message to the Canadian public.
I Understand Why My Friends Don't Talk About Climate Change
If even thinking about climate change has a tendency to make you feel angry, depressed, helpless, or guilty, then you're not alone. And there's psychological precedent for this phenomenon.
50 Years Of Great Investigative Journalism, From 'This Hour" To Amy Goodman
Over the years I've been fortunate enough to hear some of North America's top investigative journalists speak at conventions and other venues. The men and women I've met and heard speak have made an amazing contribution to society, protecting democracy and uncovering corruption.
Biased Reporting On Climate Change Is A Danger To Us All
Mass media is the main place where people should be learning of the threat ahead. Largely because of inadequate reporting by mass media, most Canadians are not well enough informed or angry enough to demand action by government and non-renewable corporations.
Attawapiskat And Fort McMurray Prove Not All Crises Are Seen As Equal
I contend that the decades of poverty, the murder of more than 1,000 women, the many youth suicides, and the general degradation of a race of people deserve equal attention to the aid and love being bestowed on Fort McMurray. Why is one crisis receiving massive support while another is getting little attention?
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