Professor Steve Ellner. Photo: Paul S. Graham Mainstream media and government sources in Canada and the United States have provided an extremely unbalanced picture of Venezuela, portraying it as a dictatorship when in fact the governing party has won re-election consistently over the past (almost) 20 years in contests deemed
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Paul S. Graham: Solidarity with Venezuela
Winnipeg, Dec. 6, 2017 – Professor Johnny Márquez, speaking at Winnipeg’s historic Ukrainian Labour Temple on the political and economic situation in Venezuela. Photo: Paul S. Graham When it comes to Venezuela, the mainstream media is awash with lies and distortions and the Canadian government is complicit (with the United
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Donald Trump’s Dangerous War Fever
Ever since Donald Trump went on the war path and started exchanging threats with North Korea, he seems like a new man.And not in a good sense either.For Trump has always seen himself as a Great Warrior Leader, and the idea of distracting Americans from all his scandals and his
Continue readingThings Are Good: In Venezuela Bus TV is the Free Press
Venezuela has been witnessing a massive crackdown on journalism and public dissent under the current government (not that the previous government was much better). Mass protest happen daily throughout yet receive no media coverage due to government interference. This clampdown has led to frustration amongst media professionals who have decided
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: Venezuela – In Political, Social, and Economic Crisis
The situation in Venezuela is grim. When conditions take a turn for the worse those on the bottom of the social hierarchy feel it the worse, and of course those are almost always females. I read in the Globe and Mail about Carmen Tovar and her now deceased daughter
Continue readingThe Wandering Joe: Oil Oil Everywhere, and not a Barrel to Burn
There has been a lot of hand-wringing over the recent crash in crude oil prices. Ironically, both environmentalists who want people to stop buying oil and many of the producers who need people to buy more are both challenged by the current price point. To be honest, I couldn’t give
Continue readingThe Wandering Joe: Oil Oil Everywhere, and not a Barrel to Burn
There has been a lot of hand-wringing over the recent crash in crude oil prices. Ironically, both environmentalists who want people to stop buying oil and many of the producers who need people to buy more are both challenged by the current price point. To be honest, I couldn’t give
Continue readingMichal Rozworski: Focus on Latin America: Colombia’s rejected peace and the Pink Tide in trouble
Political Eh-conomy Radio returns with a new logo, new life and a new episode focused on Latin America. First up: Aaron Tauss, assistant professor of International Political Economy at the Universidad National in Medellin, Colombia. I spoke with Aaron to better understand the devastating and unexpected “No” vote in Colombia’s
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: What is happening in Venezuela?
A historical digest of where Venezuela has been and perhaps where it is going. Filed under: International Affairs Tagged: Background Information, Turmoil, Venezuela
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: When Insanity Becomes Normal – Venezuela
We are not hearing much about Venezuela at the moment, here is a brief snippet of what life is currently like in parts of that country. Many thanks to Minute Physics for posting this news. Filed under: International Affairs Tagged: Minute Physics, News, Update, Venezuela
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: When Insanity Becomes Normal – Venezuela
We are not hearing much about Venezuela at the moment, here is a brief snippet of what life is currently like in parts of that country. Many thanks to Minute Physics for posting this news. Filed under: International Affairs Tagged: Minute Physics, News, Update, Venezuela
Continue readingdrive-by planet: ‘Revolt of the rich’ – the privileged face of US-backed Venezuelan opposition: Bolivarian achievements
When reading corporate media coverage of the wave of protests that have roiled Venezuela you could be excused for thinking a massively popular revolution is sweeping that nation. This version of events is more about political spin than reality. The protests have in fact been limited in scope and mostly
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Daily Life Can Be Insane – Venezuela
When insanity becomes normal, we’ve adapted to the way things shouldn’t be, so we don’t spend all of our energy trying to fix systemic problems.
Continue readingWritings of J. Todd Ring: What is happening in Venezuela? It’s certainly not what the mainstream media is telling you
“Much of the reporting by the mass media gives the impression that Venezuela faces a national rebellion. The reality, says Miguel Tinker Salas, is that the protests have been restricted to mostly middle and upper middle class neighborhoods, not entire cities.” – Truthout, What is happening in Venezuela?(Many, many
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: Our Mendacious Media – The Conflict in Venezuela
This article from counterpunch nails whats is wrong with how news is reported here in North America and also give a much different picture of what is going on in Venezuela. A big thanks to Mark Weisbrot for getting the down and dirty on events happening in South America. The
Continue readingPolitics, Re-Spun: Got PTSD?
September 12, 2013 PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, is thankfully becoming less stigmatized due to increased awareness, but like most mental health issues, there stigma that prevents open discussion about mental health is profound. But I recall 2-3 decades ago it was far worse. There are a few PTSD events
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: The ‘irony’ of Edward Snowden seeking asylum in Latin America
Experts on Latin America issue open letter to the media, highlighting the ‘irony’ of Edward Snowden’s request for asylum in Bolivia, Ecuador and Venezuela. The post The ‘irony’ of Edward Snowden seeking asylum in Latin America appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Edward Snowden Allowed Into Russia Weeks After Outing Himself as the NSA Leaker
The National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden has been given permission leave the Moscow airport where he has been stranded for over a month. Snowden applied for… Read More
Continue readingdrive-by planet: Venezuela abruptly ends talks with U.S. – flatly rejects ‘gringo aggression’ and ‘meddling’
On July 20, Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, announced that rapprochement talks with the U.S. that began in June were at an end. The announcement followed controversial human rights-related remarks by Samantha Power – Obama’s nominee for UN ambassador – who expressed “concern” over Caracas’ management of human rights issues. When
Continue readingdrive-by planet: Edward Snowden interview part 2: Venezuela, Bolivia, Nicaragua offer asylum
A second part of Glenn Greenwald‘s interview with Edward Snowden was released this week. The interview took place on 6 June 2013 in a Hong Kong hotel room. Journalist Laura Poitras was responsible for the filming. In the course of this newly released transcript, Snowden touches on his motivations… why
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