“Mr. Obama – do you have a heart?” asks Norwegian Dr. Mads Gilbert in this letter, which also describes the incomprehensible horror he’s currently witnessing in Gaza. The post Gaza Conflict: Letter From Norwegian Doctor Mads Gilbert appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
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The Canadian Progressive: In Ottawa, protesters denounce Harper’s support of Israel
In Ottawa on Tuesday, July 22, hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters denounced Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s uncompromising support of Israel and its ongoing war crimes in Gaza. The post In Ottawa, protesters denounce Harper’s support of Israel appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: U.S. Taxpayers Subsidizing The Defense Of Palestinian Teen’s Alleged Killers
Controversial Israeli group Honenu is raising tax-exempt money in the U.S. to support Israelis charged with or convicted of violence against Palestinian tens. The post U.S. Taxpayers Subsidizing The Defense Of Palestinian Teen’s Alleged Killers appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: House Bars NSA From Meddling With Encryption Standards
The U.S. House of Representatives last month inserted into a defense appropriations bill a measure barring the National Security Agency from meddling with encryption standards. The post House Bars NSA From Meddling With Encryption Standards appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Justin Trudeau lauds Israel’s “commitment to peace”
In official statement that reiterates the Liberal Party’ of Canada’s position on the Middle East, leader Justin Trudeau lauds Israel’s “commitment to peace.” The post Justin Trudeau lauds Israel’s “commitment to peace” appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Israel’s war on Gaza and Hamas doomed to fail
Operation Protective Edge, Isael’s ongoing war on Gaza, will still fail to weaken Hamas’ military capability just as Operation Pillar of Defence did, argues Jacob Eriksson, a fellow at York University (UK). The post Israel’s war on Gaza and Hamas doomed to fail appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Chris Hedges: Israel Is Captive to Its ‘Destructive Process’
Chris Hedges agitates for a global mass movement of boycotts, divestment and sanctions to stop Israel’s ongoing Gaza assault and “destructive process.” The post Chris Hedges: Israel Is Captive to Its ‘Destructive Process’ appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Here’s One Way to Land on the NSA’s Watch List
If you downloaded the privacy software Tor in 2011, the NSA may have scouped up your computer IP address and spied on you, says ProPublica. The post Here’s One Way to Land on the NSA’s Watch List appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: World Council of Churches Endorses Fossil Fuel Divestment
The fellowship of over 300 churches representing some 590 million people in 150 countries, this week endorsed fossil fuel divestment. The post World Council of Churches Endorses Fossil Fuel Divestment appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Canada must press Israel to end assault on Gaza
The Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East calls on Canadian MPs to press Israel to end its ongoing “disproportionate assault on Gaza.” The post Canada must press Israel to end assault on Gaza appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Secretive critical talks on the TPP happening in Ottawa
The ongoing secretive TPP negotiations could result in the largest global ‘trade’ agreement encompassing about 40 per cent of the world economy. The post Secretive critical talks on the TPP happening in Ottawa appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: A View from Gaza: This Is a Brutal Attack, Not a “Military Operation”
Israel’s ongoing military offensive in Gaza, is “collective punishment” and “a brutal attack against all Palestinian people,” says physician, human rights activist and Director of Gaza Projects for the Middle East Children’s Alliance, Dr. Mona El-Farra. The post A View from Gaza: This Is a Brutal Attack, Not a “Military
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Secret TPP talks in Ottawa: Harper has “something to hide”
“Most Canadians would be surprised to learn that Canada is hosting the latest round of TPP negotiations this week in Ottawa,” says University of Ottawa Prof Michael Geist The post Secret TPP talks in Ottawa: Harper has “something to hide” appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingTHE CANADIAN PROGRESSIVE: Public Education: School to Prison Pipeline (VIDEO)
To end the violence in Baltimore there must be radical reform of public education and the criminal justice system – a panel moderated by radio talk show host Marc Steiner The post Public Education: School to Prison Pipeline (VIDEO) appeared first on THE CANADIAN PROGRESSIVE.
Continue readingTHE CANADIAN PROGRESSIVE: Texas cheerleader Kendall Jones brags about killing endangered African animals
Nineteen year old Texas cheerleader claims killing endangered African animals and bragging about it on Facebook is about conservation, animal rights activists disagree. The post Texas cheerleader Kendall Jones brags about killing endangered African animals appeared first on THE CANADIAN PROGRESSIVE.
Continue readingTHE CANADIAN PROGRESSIVE: Glenn Greenwald on why government snooping is dangerous and what we can do about it
Journalist and author Glenn Greenwald suggests how we can protect ourselves from government snooping, and defend our civil liberties in the digital age. The post Glenn Greenwald on why government snooping is dangerous and what we can do about it appeared first on THE CANADIAN PROGRESSIVE.
Continue readingTHE CANADIAN PROGRESSIVE: Court Upholds Small Towns’ Right to Ban Fracking
The New York Court of Appeals has ruled that local communities have the right to ban the environmentally-harmful practice of fracking by oil and gas companies. The post Court Upholds Small Towns’ Right to Ban Fracking appeared first on THE CANADIAN PROGRESSIVE.
Continue readingTHE CANADIAN PROGRESSIVE: Report: World’s Oceans on Brink of Collapse
The world’s oceans face irreparable damage from climate change and overfishing, with a five-year window for intervention, says environmental group Global Oceans Commission. The post Report: World’s Oceans on Brink of Collapse appeared first on THE CANADIAN PROGRESSIVE.
Continue readingTHE CANADIAN PROGRESSIVE: Unpacking the undemocratic Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Jeremy Malcolm argues that the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) repeats the errors of ACTA and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), and imperils democracy and the broader public interest. The post Unpacking the undemocratic Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership appeared first on THE CANADIAN PROGRESSIVE.
Continue readingTHE CANADIAN PROGRESSIVE: The World Cup You Won’t See on TV: Protests, Tear Gas, Displaced Favela Residents
Democracy Now! discusses the stuff you won’t see on TV during the ongoing 2014 World Cup competition in Brazil: poverty, protests, tear gas, and displaced favela fesidents. The post The World Cup You Won’t See on TV: Protests, Tear Gas, Displaced Favela Residents appeared first on THE CANADIAN PROGRESSIVE.
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