UN recognition of Palestine further isolates U.S., Israel and Canada on world stage
The US’ strong negative reaction to the UN vote underscores the Palestinians’ point that America is simply incapable of being an evenhanded mediator No 625 Posted by fw, November 30, … Continue reading
Are Canadian MPs afraid to speak candidly and factually about Israeli culpability in the Gaza conflict?
Harper MPs toe the pro-Israeli line while other party MPs confine themselves to platitudes No 622 Posted by fw, November 26, 2012 “Conservatives tacitly egged Israel on in its disproportionate … Continue reading
Growing grassroots action out to stop Enbridge plan to pipe tar sands crude through Ontario and Quebec
Awareness-raising events have begun receiving coverage in mainstream media No 621 Posted by fw, November 23, 2012 “Teach-in delivers a clear grass roots message: there is now a strong basis … Continue reading
Ontario citizen activists stop US-backed mega-quarry proposal
“This is a clear demonstration that people can be heard and can make a change.” No 620 Posted by fw, November 22, 2012 Melancthon quarry plan is no more by … Continue reading
Global Power Shift: Campaign to mobilize tens of thousands worldwide to take on climate crisis
Phase 1 is on June 10-17 in Istanbul where young activists will meet, train, and share skills and stories No 619 Posted by fw, November 21, 2012 Global Power Shift … Continue reading
GAME CHANGER? Address climate crisis or face legal action: Dutch pressure group gives government ultimatum
Pressure group hopes its Nov. 14 initiative will encourage similar legal action in other countries No 616 Posted by fw, November 17, 2012 “Averting dangerous climate change has become all … Continue reading
Citizens rise up worldwide to protest Israel’s slaughter in Gaza
Inspiring video report of citizens in action features street scenes from Dublin, London, Washington and Egypt No 615 Posted by fw, November 17, 2012 Global demonstrations against Israel’s Operation Pillar … Continue reading
If you think it’s about time Canadians had a legal right to a healthy environment, read this post
More than 100 countries legally recognize citizens’ right to a healthy environment. So why doesn’t Canada? No 614 Posted by fw, November 16, 2012 Right to a Healthy Environment by Ecojustice Canada … Continue reading
Climate reality – Symphony of science delivers timely message in catchy musical video
No 613 Posted by fw, November 16, 2012 Symphony of Science: Al Gore on Climate Reality, published Nov 14, 2012 by ClimateReality A musical creation about the reality of global climate change … Continue reading
Outrage over reprehensible mainstream media coverage of latest Israeli slaughter of Palestinian civilians
Statement from academics cites pro-Israeli reporting from CBC, Globe and Mail, Montreal Gazette, Toronto Star, BBC, and New York Times No 612 Posted by fw, November 15, 2012 Yesterday, international … Continue reading
Repentant ex-Israeli soldier reveals “scar of memory” of “medieval-style” torture of Palestinians
Yuval Lev now faces virulent backlash and threats of violence from fellow Israelis No 611 Posted by fw, November 14, 2012 “Perhaps to remember and never forget is our real … Continue reading
Three new planning tools to help communities develop climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies
No 610 Posted by fw, November 13, 2012 New Climate Change Planning Resources For Local Governments by, Alexis Saba, Legal Fellow, Climate Law Blog, October 10, 2012 Three new resources are … Continue reading
We’ll always have eighty-three problems and there’s nothing we can do about it — A Buddhist tale
No 608 Posted by fw, November 9, 2012 There’s a story about a man who came to the Buddha for help. He was unhappy with his life. There was nothing … Continue reading
“When you organize, when you push, when you create a viable political constituency, you can be heard”
“This [Obama’s victory and Democratic Senate majority] was extraordinary, I will say, up-from-the-bottom set of victories, longshot challenges” No 607 Posted by fw, November 9, 2012 “This was strong organizing, … Continue reading
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