I Watched An 857-Hour Movie To Encounter Capitalism’s Extremes
Logistics tracks, in reverse chronological order, the journey of a pedometer from a shop in Sweden to a factory in China.
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The Globe And Mail Just Published Neo-Nazi Propaganda
A profile in the newspaper focusing on a Ukrainian neo-Nazi group uncritically includes its subject’s description of them as ‘heroes.’
Here’s How The Left Can Take Advantage Of Labour Shortages
Without the collective power of the labour movement, labour shortages will be ‘resolved’ at the behest of employers.
Jamie Irving’s Postmedia Appointment Is Bad News For Canada
The Postmedia chain coming under command of an Irving is a worst-of-both-worlds scenario for news readers and Canada as a whole.
All Workers Deserve Protection From Being Unjustly Fired
In 11 of the 14 jurisdictions in Canada, bosses can fire or lay off their workers for any reason.
Will Canada Ever Blame Israel For Killing Shireen Abu Akleh?
Despite warnings from diplomatic staff, and clear knowledge that Israel lied, Canada has refused to issue even a nominal condemnation.
A Major Bank Has Admitted Inequality Is Holding Us All Back
A new report from the Bank for International Settlements shows inequality grows during recessions and tends to make them worse.
Want To Fix Elections? Try Randomly Selecting Politicians
There’s a crisis in Canadian democracy, and voter turnout is just a symptom. We need to radically rethink how elections work.
Degrowth Isn’t The Right Way Out Of The Climate Crisis
A class-based strategy that raises the material well-being of the working class is needed to win a just transition.