“The drive toward Internet censorship in the United States is already far advanced”
We are witnessing the “destruction of democratic” rights by political, corporate and media elites to prevent growth of working class discontent. No 2077 Posted by fw, October 18, 2017 “The … Continue reading
“The ‘business-as-usual’ scenario can only lead to increasing social problems.” – Peter Joseph
Social control and oppression is structurally codified in the current socioeconomic system. No 2031 Posted by fw, August 15, 2017 “The bottom line is that when we trace the systemic … Continue reading
Google censoring Internet searches — progressive, anti-war, and socialist web sites are targetted
Apparently, freedom of speech and thought is now incompatible with corporate control of the Internet. No 2021 Posted by fw, August 02, 2017 “New data compiled by the World Socialist … Continue reading
David Suzuki faults politicians and political system for failures of environmental movement
Holds out hope Blue Dot Movement will put “right to healthy environment” in charter of rights and freedoms No 2004 Posted by fw, July 10, 2017 “Politics, of course, is … Continue reading
How our fake democracies fail to serve and honour “the will of the people”
“Socio-economic systems have been designed and developed to deny the manifestation of real democracy”. No 1984 Posted by fw, June 16, 2017 “We in pseudo-democratic countries hear a lot about politicians … Continue reading
UK Government’s pro-Israel stance is equivalent to supporting the ethnic cleansing of Palestine
“The international community’s conniving inaction has made Israel’s illegal occupation permanent,” says UK author No 1954 Posted by fw, May 10, 2017 “And who – ignoring all reports to the contrary … Continue reading
Alberta teacher petitions Canada’s Parliament to bar Trump from entering Canada
Joy Gerwien knows Parliament will not bar Trump but wants to send a message. No 1887 Posted by fw, February 7, 2017 Petition e-813, initiated by Joy Gerwien of Okotoks, Alta. … Continue reading
Anti-Trump exhortations from the magnificent Women’s March on Washington stir a nation to action
Gloria Steinem, Nina Donovan/Ashley Judd, Janet Mock, Cecile Richards, Tamika Mallory, Sophie Cruz, Angela Davis, Janelle Monáe, Madonna, Alicia Keys No 1876 Posted by fw, January 24, 2017 First, Re Nina … Continue reading
Women storm Washington: Protest March three times size of Trump’s inaugural gathering
“We will not go from being a nation of immigrants to a nation of ignorance” – fiery America Ferrera to cheering masses. No 1875 Posted by fw, January 23, 2017 America … Continue reading
Ghastly reality of America – Peace activists arrested for feeding Tampa’s homeless in public park
“The hunger enforcement officers are here. This is their idea of serving the public.” No 1866 Posted by fw, January 10, 2017 “Tampa Food Not Bombs has served the homeless in … Continue reading
Corporate globalization has crushed democratic choice, says George Monbiot
The power that once belonged to those of us living in a democracy is slipping away to places out of our reach. No 1847 Posted by fw, December 16, 2016 “…under … 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
Meet Gramma Tina and the Nanas, a UK anti-fracking group of moms rising up in resistance
Tina is facing £55,000 in court costs, and now prison threatens if she doesn’t pay up. No 1845 Posted by fw, December 13, 2016 “We’re very pleased to bring you the … Continue reading
Israeli citizens call on Ontario Legislature members “to vote against this patently anti-democratic Motion”
“The Motion is a clear infringement of free speech which would render Ontario a politically backward and repressive province in an important aspect.” No 1843 Posted by fw, December 8, 2016 … Continue reading
Trudeau flunks review of promises made to First Nations, says Mi’kmaw lawyer
Alliances are forming – the days of individual battles by individual First Nations against pipelines, mining, police racism, abuse are over. No 1834 Posted by fw, November 28, 2016 “It’s been … Continue reading
CJPME applauds Liberal’s restoration of humanitarian aid for Palestinian refugees
Morally challenged Tories express outrage, logically challenged B’nai Brith demands the impossible – proof of a negative. No 1832 Posted by fw, November 23, 2016 “Canadians might find it disquieting to … Continue reading
Pro-Palestinian student groups silence pro-Israel bullies on four major US campuses
Pro-Israel lies disguised as facts fail to suppress students’ free speech truths. No 1805 Posted by fw, October 21, 2016 “Students have won major victories for free speech on US campuses … Continue reading
“Free discussion is being everywhere shut down, so that we will never know who is right”
The law should not criminalize opinions that give offence, but protect those who express them. No 1789 Posted by fw, October 1, 2016 This morning, as I listened to a BBC … Continue reading
What is BDS? — An explanation by the Palestinian BDS National Committee
The Palestinian BDS committee called for “global citizens” to join the Palestinian struggle because “those in power refused to act”. No 1781 Posted by fw, September 19, 2016 As I explained … Continue reading
