Leadnow.ca and ForestEthics target 21 BC Harper MPs at risk if they back Enbridge’s Northern Gateway
They’re calling on BC constituents in the 21 ridings to let these MP’s know they will pay a political price if Harper approves Northern Gateway No 1064 Posted by fw, … Continue reading
Meet 6 US moms out to curb the marketing of junk food to kids
In latest action, moms crash McDonald’s shareholder meeting No 1063 Posted by fw, May 29, 2014 “There’s a growing movement of people—especially parents—who are concerned with fast food’s impact on … Continue reading
Harper is forcing through “a new law” to steal the next election, alleges Kim Elliott of rabble.ca
Hidden inside the Fair Elections Act are powerful provisions to make it easier for Cons to engage in election fraud Help rabble.ca save Canada from Harper No 1062 Posted by … Continue reading
Evolving environmental movement deepening, broadening, more militant — taking bold action to save the planet
Ordinary people are learning they have more power than they realize and are being inspired to use it No 1061 Posted by fw, May 27, 2014 “No longer dominated by … Continue reading
“We’re not yet totally screwed,” insists young reporter after two months of reporting on world leaders
Geoff Dembicki finds three trends that give him hope, presents his evidence and asks readers “What do you think?” No 1060 Posted by fw, May 26, 2014 “There’s hope yet for our … Continue reading
CNN video shows Israeli soldier gunning down Palestinian teen. US wants investigation. Harper silent
Israel tries to blame Palestinians, but video evidence is irrefutable No 1059 Posted by fw, May 23, 2014 “The evidence, B’Tselem said, raised ‘grave suspicion’ that occupation forces ‘willfully killed … Continue reading
Concerned Quebecers on 5-week march across province to oppose TransCanada’s proposed Energy East pipeline
Majority of residents encountered by marchers share feeling of being threatened by Energy East No 1058 Posted by fw, May 22, 2014 “It began on May 10 in Cacouna [Québec] … Continue reading
Prepare for much more extreme weather warns Ontario regional task force
Municipalities urged to rapidly reduce emissions No 1057 Posted by fw, May 22, 2014 “Between last decade and the 2040s, the projections show a 50 percent increase in the maximum rainfall in … Continue reading
How residents can play an active, hands-on role in transforming the places they live, work, play and share
Starting small can pay big dividends No 1056 Posted by fw, May 18, 2014 “Big, top-down building projects no longer stir the imaginations of North American city dwellers. Now people are … Continue reading
Building local economic resilience — Three innovative strategies that build on local strengths and create new economic futures for municipalities
True economic resilience isn’t about just weathering tough times, it’s about building community capacity No 1055 Posted by fw, May 18, 2014 “True economic resilience isn’t about just weathering tough … Continue reading
New book portrays sorry state of Canadian democracy
“The tragedy of the Commons is that public good is sacrificed on the altar of short-term political gain,” says former MP Dr. Keith Martin No 1054 Posted by fw, May … Continue reading
Canadians stepping up to say no to pipelines, demand climate action from politicians
People are starting to do a very non-Canadian thing — get educated, get organized, and fight back No 1053 Posted by fw, May 13, 2014 “Saturday’s day of action happened … Continue reading
Can a citizens’ alliance save the climate and help to defeat Harper in 2015 election?
“The ball is in our court as a civil society to ensure action.” No 1051 Posted by fw, May 12, 2014 “[The] first week of June 2014 will see the … Continue reading
“Spellbinding” video lays bare the monumental hypocrisy of the myth of American exceptionalism
“The Nightmare Machine of rapacious exploitation has overthrown humanity’s decency and reason and its bloody inhuman treason flourishes over us. This must be ended.” No 1050 Posted by fw, May … Continue reading
Citizens’ lawsuit filed against National Energy Board over rules limiting public input at Kinder Morgan hearings
First Nations lawsuit filed last week charged NEB fail to consult them MUST SEE VIDEO CLIP — At the bottom of this post watch Rachel Maddow lampoon Kinder Morgan for their … Continue reading
We live in a self-censoring age — All but a few citizens are culturally conditioned not to notice or care
The attentive few keep the slim hope alive for all for a saner, more tolerant world No 1048 Posted by fw, May 8, 2014 “President Obama makes speeches critiquing foreign … Continue reading
Even the world-famous Mondragon workers’ cooperative can’t escape labor-relations problems
Sense of solidarity and identity strained as growing numbers of employees waive stake in company ownership No 1047 Posted by fw, May 7, 2014 As the following brief article illustrates, … Continue reading
The aging fossil fuel system is in a death-spiral — A new post-carbon world is rising
The “rise of the new clean, decentralized energy system is happening faster than anyone anticipated” No 1046 Posted by fw, May 6, 2014 “The core driver behind this fossil fuel death-spiral is … Continue reading
