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What A Just Re-Opening That Puts Workers First Would Look Like
A just re-opening must include not only paid sick leave and tougher safety standards, but also stronger unions.
Canadian Editorial Boards Are Cheerleaders For War
Editorial boards have supported Canada’s war and regime change efforts since the First World War 98 per cent of the time.
COVID-19 Variants Are Being Used To Let Corporations Off The Hook
Every mention of Roberta Place has referenced new coronavirus strains, often above or in place of conditions at the long-term care home.
Conservatives Have Given Up On Fighting The Pandemic
Erin O’Toole has unintentionally confirmed the obvious: the Conservative plan for escaping the pandemic begins and ends with the vaccine.
B.C.’s Drug Decriminalization Bid Masks A Sluggish Safe Supply Policy
More than 1,700 people in B.C. died from poisoned illicit drugs in 2020, and drug policy isn't keeping pace with the crisis.
The Spanish Civil War Shows Canada Isn’t Truly Opposed To Fascism
A government that believed in fighting fascism would at least acknowledge the wrongs it did to the Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion volunteers.
Media Is Ignoring Alleged Illegal Israeli Army Recruitment In Canada
A criminal complaint being investigated by police alleges Israeli diplomats and consular officials are recruiting Canadians into their army.
Free Tuition Is The Only Way To Save Students From This Pandemic
Cancelling student interest would be welcome, but wholly inadequate at remedying the inequities worsened by charging tuition.
The Right To Die Is Coercive Without Giving Support To Live
Poverty, insecure housing, lack of resources and an ableist healthcare system all impact the dignity of people living with disabilities.