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In Defence Of So-Called ‘Whataboutism’
Accusations of ‘whataboutism’ serve to narrow the conversation — accusers want you to discuss global affairs on their terms.
Police Enabling of 'Freedom' Occupation Highlights Structural Problems, Activists Warn
“There's a structural issue here, and [the occupation in] Ottawa has exposed that, but that's existed from the very beginnings of Canadian history with the creation of policing."
Month in Review: Far-Right Occupations and an Illegal Invasion
The past 30 days saw the end of the far-right occupation of Ottawa, and the launch of Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
Canada’s Banks Are Making Record Profits. You’re Paying For It
It’s time to reconsider banks and financial institutions also as sites of labour and class struggle.
How Communities Are Countering the ‘Freedom’ Occupation’s Far-Right Politics
“Our goal is to build a working-class movement within communities that can protect themselves and give no room for hatred to grow."
Think Tank Panned for Accusing Pipeline Opponents of Supporting Putin
A leading Macdonald-Laurier Institute researcher claimed that Canadians who oppose fossil fuel projects are supporting Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.
Canada Refers Allegations of Russian War Crimes to International Court
The ICC prosecutor said: “I am satisfied that there is a reasonable basis to believe that both alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity have been committed in Ukraine.”
Canada’s Deputy PM Posed With A Ukrainian Fascist Symbol
Journalists shouldn’t ignore what Chrystia Freeland did, or the many other fascist flags at that rally and others throughout Canada.
The Historical Roots of the Conflict in Ukraine
"People in Ukraine have been caught in the crossfire of yet another crisis created by and for the multinational ruling classes."