Can the push to recognize the rights of nature counter unprecedented environmental destruction?
The question is – Will recognizing the rights of nature come to mean much in the implementation? No 2355 Posted by fw, August 18, 2018 “The pace and scale of … Continue reading
US grad students don’t despair over GOP tax bill — they organize for a just cause
Grads see union membership as way to oppose Trump’s corporatist agenda and anti-intellectualism. No 2153 Posted by fw, January 29, 2018 “Not surprisingly, when graduate students heard that the Republican … Continue reading
Youth-run business delivers more than healthy snacks to schools in West Philadelphia
“By designing and developing a sustainable food system, youth take ownership, learn, and build community.” No 1913 Posted by fw, March 17, 2017 “Youth-powered Rebel Ventures is a nonprofit social enterprise … Continue reading
Warning signs of financial crisis ahead as Canadian household debt reaches record high levels
Survey of recent business news reports reveals consensus — “debt will not delay the crisis much longer.” No 1870 Posted by fw, January 15, 2017 “Here, as productivity rose, real wages … Continue reading
With his KM pipeline approval, Trudeau has said “screw you” to millennials who brought him to office
“Climate leaders don’t build pipelines.” Trudeau ignores those words at his political peril. No 1858 Posted by fw, December 28, 2016 “When Trudeau approves the $35-billion Petronas LNG project, rubber stamps … Continue reading
At COP22, Canada’s Environment Minister, Catherine McKenna, gives Youth Delegation the brush off
“When they sit in these negotiations and they tell us that we can trust them, that’s really difficult to believe.” No 1830 Posted by fw, November 21, 2016 “I do know … 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
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
McGill Principal’s attack on BDS movement draws stern rebukes, concerns, and corrections
“Clearly, it is only Palestinian rights that excite Principal Fortier’s antipathy, and require singling out for exclusion.” No 1620 Posted by fw, March 22, 2016 “Indeed, I am certain it will … Continue reading
As McGill students vote to support BDS, Liberals shamefully vote to support Tory motion to condemn BDS
Main lesson for activists – only effective grassroots organizing will help intensify BDS work in aid of Palestinian cause. No 1602 Posted by fw, February 26, 2016 “So the Boycott, Divestment … Continue reading
Paul Jay and Chris Hedges go toe-to-toe in a verbal battle over the significance of Bernie’s campaign
In terms of building a movement, Hedges sees Sanders as an obstructive force; Jay counters that no one else has millions of followers. No 1594 Posted by fw, February 12, 2016 … Continue reading
University of Waterloo student group’s call for severing ties with Israeli universities draws Israel Lobby bullying
Tell bullies to butt out — Support the students by signing petition to Waterloo U president. No 1531 Posted by fw, December 5, 2015 “I was very excited to learn … Continue reading
In open letter, young Palestinian woman chastises Hillary Clinton “for forgetting us”
“I’m sure you know these things [Israeli atrocities], but you chose to remain silent about them.” No 1514 Posted by fw, November 15, 2015 “As a young Palestinian girl growing … Continue reading
“Speak up. Don’t let denial go unchallenged”, urges Al Gore at Climate Reality training session
Gore’s upbeat hope is that “renewable energy is going to be really great for our future” No 1395 Posted by fw, July 10, 2015 “After delivering his keynote speech at … Continue reading
Student sit-in target leaders’ offices – Mulcair’s staff polite, welcoming — Trudeau’s don’t answer, lock doors
Students press leaders to commit to keeping tar sands oil in the soil No 1387 Posted by fw, July 4, 2015 “Part of a national, student-led day of action targeting … Continue reading
Pro-Palestinian student activists targetted on despicable website run by clandestine scumbags
Website calls on employers to make sure “today’s radicals are not tomorrow’s employees” No 1353 Posted by fw, June 01, 2015 A new website called Canary Mission is publicizing the … Continue reading
Will young voters show up at the ballot box in October to help unseat Harper?
Problem is many Millennials, like UBC student Julie Van de Valk, are not inspired by any party or leader No 1302 Posted by fw, April 6, 2015 Van de Valk … Continue reading
Trudeau “spineless” say McGill students, rejecting his critical “enough is enough” tweet re Palestinian BDS vote
McGill prof also expressed disappointment that Trudeau “apparently opposes free speech rights of Canadian students” No 1281 Posted by fw, March 16, 2015 “A vote on divestment taking place today … Continue reading
“Whose side are you on?” US Divestment Student Network to escalate campaign
This spring, college administrators face a choice, they will have to pick a side, because they have yet to side with us No 1267 Posted by fw, February 21, 2015 … Continue reading
