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ACTIVlist Update - June 13, 2019
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Wisconsin dairy farmer says supply management is not the problem, overproduction is
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While the Canadian Parliament is in the process of actively ratifying the Canada United States Mexico Agreement, a U.S. dairy farmer is visiting Ottawa to tell farmers that access to Canadian markets in the new NAFTA will not solve the woes of American farmers.
Don’t waste any more money on the Trans Mountain pipeline, The Star, June 12, 2019
Your donation DOUBLED: Fight the Internet Tax
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Paov — I just wanted to make sure you saw this email. We've set an ambitious goal for June to help us defeat the Big Three. Will you donate to OpenMedia to help fight for the free and open Internet? Your donation will be DOUBLED...
We're No. 5!
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- Published on Thursday, 13 June 2019 06:02
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Bernie Sanders Defines his Vision for Democratic Socialism
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- Published on Thursday, 13 June 2019 05:28
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A Socialist Project e-bulletin ... No. 1845 ... June 13, 2019
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Bernie Sanders Defines his Vision for Democratic Socialism
On Wednesday June 12th, 2019, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) spoke about his views on democratic socialism and why it would be good for the USA in a speech at George Washington University in Washington, DC.
My friends, we are in the midst of a defining and pivotal moment for our country and our planet. And, with so many crises converging upon us simultaneously, it is easy for us to become overwhelmed or depressed -- or to even throw up our hands in resignation. But my message to you today is that if there was ever a moment in the history of our country where despair was not an option, this is that time.
If there...
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Climate catastrophe
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- Published on Thursday, 13 June 2019 04:46
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In less than three weeks the world’s most powerful leaders are gathering in Osaka for the G20. It could be a vital moment to head off climate catastrophe.
If we can get the Japanese Government, one of the world’s biggest coal backers to switch to clean energy, we could change the course of climate history.
Will you join the global call for Japan to end new coal ahead of this big meeting?
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In less than three weeks, Japan will for the first time host the G20. It’s a make or break moment for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. And there’s one topic he’s hoping doesn’t come up: coal.
ACTIVlist Update - June 12, 2019
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- Published on Wednesday, 12 June 2019 12:06
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Solidarity against the megadamage of megadams
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13 people were arrested on Parliament Hill yesterday at a Protest Against Megadam Megadamage in Ottawa, which started outside the annual meeting of the International Coalition on Large Dams before marching to the Hill. Everyone was released with a trespass ticket and a 90 day ban from the Hill soon after.
Media Release: New NAFTA Will Hurt Farmers and Consumers: Advocates, Farmers on...
Announcing BCCLAs Strategic Plan
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- Published on Wednesday, 12 June 2019 10:24
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Announcing BCCLA’s Strategic Plan
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...CBC isnt taking the climate crisis seriously
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- Published on Wednesday, 12 June 2019 09:20
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Friends,
On Monday, the leadership of the CBC rejected using the term “crisis” to describe climate change. Their head honcho’s reasoning? Apparently words like crisis and emergency might “sort of imply, you know, something more serious” is happening.1
When I read it, I couldn’t help but wonder -- has this CBC director actually been following the news?
Earlier this year, where I live in Ottawa, we faced “100 year floods” for the second time in three years. At the same time in Vietnam, the country where I grew up, record breaking summer heat filled up hospitals across the country. Children and elders were treated for heat stroke in record numbers, and tens of thousands of others had to work through the extreme conditions.
Climate change is a crisis, and we...
Neo-Nazis love PayPal
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- Published on Wednesday, 12 June 2019 07:08
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Refugee “hunts”, Hitler salutes, attacks on Jewish restaurants -- the demonstrations organised by the German neo-Nazi group Pro Chemnitz made headlines all over the world.
How do they finance their hate? With donations via PayPal.
Tell PayPal to cut off the cash flow to these neo-Nazis!
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The German state of Saxony is home to Pro Chemnitz, a right-wing extremist group responsible for refugee “hunts” and attacks on Jewish-owned restaurants. In the recent local election, the group shockingly got 8 percent of the vote and earned a place on the...
Manifestos and Socialisms for the 21st Century
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- Published on Wednesday, 12 June 2019 01:12
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A Socialist Project e-bulletin ... No. 1844 ... June 12, 2019
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Manifestos and Socialisms for the 21st Century
Chris Wright
The title of Bhaskar Sunkara’s new book is both bold and smart. It’s eye-catching in its reference to The Communist Manifesto. It is a little surprising that apparently no previous book has had that title, since it seems so obvious. Other writers have likely been less willing to elicit the inevitable comparisons between their work and Marx and Engels’ great pamphlet. For no writer will fare well under such scrutiny.
But I don’t want to be too harsh on the founder of Jacobin, whose magazine has performed valuable services for the American left. Sunkara is not an original thinker, but he’s an effective popularizer -- and in an age of mass ignorance, there’s much to...
ACTIVlist Update - June 11, 2019
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- Published on Tuesday, 11 June 2019 11:54
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What's the rush?
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The Trudeau government has continued to fast-track the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) through Parliament. Just this morning, it was sent for second reading – just 17 days after it was first presented.
Media: CUSMA’s second reading is premature, irresponsible, says Council of Canadians
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Introducing Bear 148
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Hutchison Ports is at it again - union-busting in Poland
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- Published on Tuesday, 11 June 2019 03:26
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Canadas Liberals Have a Disturbing Imperial Streak
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- Published on Tuesday, 11 June 2019 01:10
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A Socialist Project e-bulletin ... No. 1843 ... June 11, 2019
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Canada’s ‘Liberals’ Have a Disturbing Imperial Streak
Vijay Prashad
Canada’s embassy in Venezuela has just been closed. The spur for this closure is an open attempt by Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to overthrow Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro. Canada is one of the leaders of the Lima Group, a network of countries that came together in 2017 with the express purpose of regime change in Venezuela. Canada’s diplomatic corps has played the role of facilitator for the Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó. Trudeau and Guaidó speak regularly. Their plot against Venezuela thickens.
The Canadian government held the meeting of the Lima Group this year. It helped organize the speaking tours of Venezuelan opposition figures. But, most controversially, Canada’s ambassador to Venezuela -- Ben Rowswell --...
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SEA June Update
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BREAKING: major plastics win!
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- Published on Monday, 10 June 2019 15:04
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We have some amazing news to share: Canada will be banning single-use plastics because of SumOfUs members like you pushing hard for comprehensive plastics laws.
This is amazing progress towards stopping the plague of plastic from mega-corporations like Nestle, Coca-Cola and Tim Hortons that will now have to take responsibility for all their plastic waste.
The ban on single-use plastics in Canada couldn’t have happened without your support. Last year, thanks to 9 months of sustained pressure from SumOfUs members, every single member of parliament voted for a progressive plastics motion to tackle plastic pollution at its source, especially targeting single-use plastics.
We delivered your names to Environment Minister McKenna -- and got on national TV and radio.
When the motion finally passed in December, our petition of over 172,000 names had been mentioned many times in the House of Commons by the MP who introduced the motion and many MPs said that...
ACTIVlist Update - June 10, 2019
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- Published on Monday, 10 June 2019 11:56
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No Pipelines in a Climate Emergency
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This is a climate emergency. It’s time to act like it.
From June 9-18, people from coast-to-coast-to-coast are taking action to stop the Trans Mountain pipeline and tanker project. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Cabinet are expected to release their decision on whether they’ll approve the controversial project by June 18.
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Your donation DOUBLED: Fight the Internet Tax
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Paov,
For more than a decade, Open Media has fought to protect our rights online and keep the Internet free and open.
But right...
Survival's Sarah goes a step further for tribal
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- Published on Monday, 10 June 2019 08:34
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There are so many ways to support Survival's work
Dear friend,This week, we have to say a big:
Congratulations on your triathlon, Sarah!
Last weekend, Survival staff member Sarah swam, cycled and ran an astounding 51.5 kilometers to raise money in honor of Survival's 50th anniversary.
She's one of many amazing supporters who go the extra mile (no pun intended!) to support our urgent work. There are so many ways you can help Survival, and they're not all as gruelling as a triathlon!
We're excited to share our new "Get involved" page, which is full of fun ideas for groups and individuals. We're really pleased with how it turned out, and we hope you like it too!
Check out our new page
RAVEN Teaming Up With Unist'ot'en for Court Battle
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- Published on Monday, 10 June 2019 08:10
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Hello amazing allies of Unist’ot’en,RAVEN (Respecting Aboriginal Values and Environmental Needs) is honoured to be teaming up with Unist’ot’en to fundraise for the upcoming court case. We’re launching a campaign starting now that will run for the duration of the court hearing.
We aim to raise $50,000: a matching funds donor has already contributed, so the first $10k in donations will be DOUBLED. We also issue tax receipts for all contributions made in Canada AND the US.
We know from experience that getting double your money is seriously motivating for donors. So: we are asking you to help amplify Unist’ot’en’s appeal by :
• sharing the graphics, below on your social media networks
• sending out an email appeal to your list of supporters (text at bottom of this email)
• posting the fundraising link on your website and social media channels. https://fundraise.raventrust.com/unistoten
Sample Posts:
Stand with #Unistoten as they go to court to face down Coastal Gas Link. Donate now to the legal fund: All donations will be MATCHED for the first $10k raised: Give now and double your impact! https://fundraise.raventrust.com/unistoten
#Unistoten are in court this week, standing up reckless oil and gas development on their lands. Support the legal challenge: donate at https://fundraise.raventrust.com/unistoten and your donation will be DOUBLED by a generous matching funds donor.
Indigenous Rights are being trampled by the fracking industry, all for fossil fuel exports that threaten our very survival as a species. It’s time to stand together with #Unistoten and support their urgent legal action.
Please dig deep and donate: your contributions will be matched by a generous matching funds donor, DOUBLING your impact.
https://fundraise.raventrust.com/unistoten
Create your own:
Link: https://fundraise.raventrust.com/unistoten
Hashtags: #unistoten #indigenousjustice
RAVEN’s campaign website: https://raventrust.com/cases/unistoten/
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