David and Goliath story – Small Quebec village wins legal battle over oil and gas company
Town faced million-dollar lawsuit over new bylaw passed to protect its water from nearby drilling. No 2173 Posted by fw, March 3, 2018 “A small Quebec town that was facing … Continue reading
With Trump, it’s been loss, after loss, as ranks of the oppressed grow – Has HOPE arrived just in time?
Can “Poor People’s Campaign – a National Call for Moral Revival” turn the tide? No 2127 Posted by fw, December 17, 2017 “It has been one defeat after another for … Continue reading
Group of 28 academics ask PM Trudeau if he understands the climate crisis. No reply after 9 weeks.
Their written concerns are framed in the context of Trudeau’s misinformed public statements. No 2016 Posted by fw, July 26, 2017 “We are now facing the profound consequences of overexpansion … Continue reading
CETA: Hundreds of Civil society groups in Canada and Europe issue loud clear call for rejection
Will Trudeau heed the call, or will he ignore citizens, cave to the ruling class and ratify CETA? No 1846 Posted by fw, December 14, 2016 “As it stands, CETA is … Continue reading
Citizens learning how to present a unified climate justice strategy at Team Trudeau’s consultation meetings
Coalition of activist leaders teach folks how to stay on message, avoid being micro-managed by facilitators. No 1696 Posted by fw, June 8, 2016 Following up on an April 28, 2016 … Continue reading
Zionist and right-wingers at Toronto’s York University fail to deligitimate and vilify on-campus BDS movement
Anti-BDS forces use classic McCarthy-like smear tactics in personal attacks on campus colleagues. No 1688 Posted by fw, May 31. 2016 In the following 10-minute embedded video, David McNally, York University … Continue reading
Tens of thousands join Break Free actions targeting world’s most dangerous fossil fuel sites
Cheers all around! But, is anyone assessing the effectiveness of this unprecedented campaign? No 1674 Posted by fw, May 16, 2016 “Tens of thousands of activists took to the streets, occupied … Continue reading
The People’s Climate Plan launched by dozens of national and grassroots organizations
Goal is to flood Trudeau’s “public consultation” process with pro-clean energy, anti-pipeline feedback. No 1655 Posted by fw, April 28, 2016 To find out how to amplify your voice in the … Continue reading
Can a letter to PM Trudeau from coalition of 55 groups spark decisive, positive action on climate change?
Coalition lays out six bold policy initiatives, including a transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050 No 1603 Posted by fw, February 27, 2016 “Ahead of the feds’ March 3 climate … Continue reading
DEMOCRACY SPRING — Huge U.S. civil disobedience march and sit-in planned for Washington this April
Action will demand Congress get big money out of politics, ensure free and fair elections. No 1568 Posted by fw, January 18, 2016 “It’s time to take mass nonviolent action … Continue reading
TPP-Free Zones are being created by communities across the US and EU
Why aren’t Canada’s political, social, labour and environmental NGOs jumping all over this initiative? No 1472 Posted by fw, October 7, 2015 “You can join communities that are rejecting these … Continue reading
“Leap Manifesto”, a compelling, positive vision for Canada’s climate and economy
“Manifesto madness” warns Canada’s corporate mouthpiece, the Globe and Mail No 1453 Posted by fw, September 18, 2015 “It lays out a vision – bolder than anything on offer from political … Continue reading
AMAZING — How a new global movement plans to solve climate, hunger, health, and democracy crises
Regeneration International commits to feed the planet and reverse climate change via regenerative agriculture No 1375 Posted by fw, June 19, 2015 “When literally billions of people, the 99 percent, … Continue reading
It is past time for a massive mobilization to pressure political leaders to act decisively on climate change
Plans are now being prepared for this massive mobilization, leading up to and in Paris No 1347 Posted by fw, May 24, 2015 “Strong social forces with the ability to … Continue reading
Dozens of Italian cities empower citizen action through city-citizen joint initiatives to improve city life
Innovative co-design approach represents serious shift in thinking in “finding solutions” to manage city projects and urban issues No 1272 Posted by fw, March 4, 2015 “What would it be … Continue reading
US coalition of 8 file lawsuit challenging State Dept’s illegal approval of Enbridge’s tar sands pipeline plans
“The only thing worse than dirty oil is dirty oil backed by dirty tricks.” No 1189 Posted by fw, November 13, 2014 “ ‘The Obama administration should be ashamed of … Continue reading
Fierce grassroots resistance blows $17 billion hole in tar sands revenues
Anti-tar sands campaigns cause delays and cancelled projects, says new report No 1179 Posted by fw, November 2, 2014 “The growing tide of tar sands resistance—seen in blockades, tree sits, … Continue reading
