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Let this wave of protests be a reminder...
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- Published on Monday, 04 February 2019 09:28
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Thank you for standing with Brazil's indigenous peoples on this historic day.
Hi everyone,
It’s not often we see global protests. But today is a historic day. The biggest ever international protest for indigenous rights has been taking place.
In cities around the world, from São Paulo to New York, Berlin to Montreal, protesters have come out in force to demand an end to anti-indigenous policies in Brazil.
A heartfelt thank you to all the Survival supporters taking to the streets and social media today in solidarity with Brazil’s indigenous peoples.
Since Jair Bolsonaro took office, Brazilian Indians have experienced a dramatic increase in violent attacks and land invasions.
The most terrifying threat to Monsanto
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- Published on Monday, 04 February 2019 04:16
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Monsanto’s toxic pesticides put a father of two in repeated comas.
In just 2 days he’s facing down the chemical giant in court. And he’s asking for your help.
Please, can you chip in today to put Monsanto in the docks?
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Donate CA$92 now Read more: The most terrifying threat to MonsantoThe Crisis in Sri Lanka
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- Published on Monday, 04 February 2019 02:28
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A Socialist Project e-bulletin ... No. 1755 ... February 4, 2019
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The Crisis in Sri Lanka
Kanishka Goonewardena
"In the name of God, go!" Rarely have these words of Oliver Cromwell been recycled with such farce and frequency as during Sri Lanka’s recent political crisis, not least by parliamentarians addressing rivals. As far as crises go, however, it was a remarkably peaceful affair outside of parliament and unrelated to any kind of revolution. Everyday life continued as usual even in Sri Lanka’s largest city Colombo despite extra-bold newspaper headlines, which were greeted in the distant North by "near silence."
Yet there was no shortage of drama and spectacle. In the early days of turmoil, parents were advised to cover their children’s eyes when footage appeared on TV from parliament, where proceedings were disrupted by MPs...
Doritos' palm oil problem
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- Published on Sunday, 03 February 2019 05:44
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WOW! More than 400,000 people have already watched our new palm oil parody!
Today's THE biggest day of the year for Doritos and PepsiCo and we really need you to watch and share our video exposing their ties to dirty palm oil, rainforest destruction and worker abuse.
Every single share helps save the orangutans and protect the rainforests and the communities calling it home.
If you've already watched and shared our video, thank you! Please share it again...
Philippines: Teacher trade unionists face death threats
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- Published on Sunday, 03 February 2019 05:42
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Zimbabwe: Capitalist Crisis + Ultra-Neoliberal Policy = 'Mugabesque' Authoritarianism
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- Published on Sunday, 03 February 2019 01:04
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A Socialist Project e-bulletin ... No. 1754 ... February 3, 2019
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Zimbabwe: Capitalist Crisis + Ultra-Neoliberal Policy = "Mugabesque" Authoritarianism
Patrick Bond
Once again, a formidable burst of state brutality against Zimbabwe’s citizenry has left at least a dozen corpses, scores of serious injuries, mass arrests, Internet suspension and a furious citizenry. The 14-17 January nationwide protests were called by trade unions against an unprecedented fuel price hike, leading to repression reminiscent of former leader Robert Mugabe’s iron fist.
Most of the country’s economy ground to a halt. For more than a week, the cities remained ghost towns, as army troops continued attacking even ordinary civilians who are desperate to earn a living in what often seems to be the country’s main occupation these days: street vending of cheap imported commodities. A national strike of...
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16 year old boy vs Facebook
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- Published on Saturday, 02 February 2019 02:18
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A, when schoolboy Jamal was filmed being beaten up -- professional racist Tommy Robinson took the opportunity to kick Jamal while he was down.
And Facebook backed Robinson all the way.
But this brave schoolboy is fighting back -- putting racist Robinson and Facebook in the dock. And he’s asking for your help.
Already thousands of SumOfUs members like you have donated to the case. But if Jamal stands a chance, we need your help too.
Please, can you chip in to stop Tommy Robinson and Facebook’s racist bullying?
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Donate CA$92 now Read more: 16 year old boy vs FacebookACTIVlist Update - February 1, 2019
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- Published on Friday, 01 February 2019 11:58
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This daily ACTIVlist e-mail is a compilation of blog posts, media releases and action alerts from the Council of Canadians. For more information about our campaigns, how to get involved, and how to become a member, go to canadians.org. Please use this link to forward ACTIVlist to a friend and encourage them to join! Thank you for your interest and support.
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Leak shows Ford government plans to privatize health care
A leaked document from the Ford government shows that the Progressive Conservatives are preparing to privatize health care in Ontario. The document is a draft bill, 81 pages long, titled “The Health System Efficiency Act.”
Talking About Power
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- Published on Friday, 01 February 2019 02:48
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A Socialist Project e-bulletin ... No. 1753 ... February 1, 2019
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Talking About Power
Ingar Solty interviewed by Jerko Bakotin
For all its economic might, Germany’s main centrist parties are in crisis. If barely a decade ago the Christian Democrats (CDU) and Social Democrats (SPD) conquered over three-quarters of the vote, in polling today they represent under half of the electorate. But as the main parties lose their hold over Germans, the Left does not seem well-placed to take advantage. The Die Linke party formed by postcommunists and a split from the SPD in 2007 has secured a respectable vote nationally and at the regional level, becoming the country’s fourth-largest political force, and yet has consistently failed to rise above 10 per cent of the vote. Indeed, the real upstarts in German politics today are the...
Guatemala: Drop charges against trade union leaders - stop repression now
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- Published on Friday, 01 February 2019 01:36
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Still time to win!
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- Published on Thursday, 31 January 2019 11:16
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It's time to renew!
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..."Stop the outsourcing of danger"
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- Published on Thursday, 31 January 2019 07:36
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1.8 billion litres
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- Published on Thursday, 31 January 2019 07:04
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16 year old boy vs Facebook
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- Published on Thursday, 31 January 2019 02:16
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Facebook is helping a loudmouth racist make life a living hell for a 16-year-old refugee.
But now this brave schoolboy is fighting back by taking Facebook and the UK's loudest professional racist to court.
A -- can you donate to his legal fees?
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Donate CA$92 nowDonate CA$139 now Read more: 16 year old boy vs FacebookWorkable Solutions to the Climate Crisis - Thurs, Jan 31st
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- Published on Wednesday, 30 January 2019 19:40
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ACTIVlist Update - January 30, 2019
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- Published on Wednesday, 30 January 2019 13:28
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Wet’suwet’en solidarity actions continue from coast to coast to coast
This daily ACTIVlist e-mail is a compilation of blog posts, media releases and action alerts from the Council of Canadians. For more information about our campaigns, how to get involved, and how to become a member, go to canadians.org. Please use this link to forward ACTIVlist to a friend and encourage them to join! Thank you for your interest and support.
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On January 7, 2019 militarized RCMP invaded and occupied unceded Wet'suwet'en territories to try to forcibly clear a path for a fracked gas pipeline owned by Coastal Gaslink (TransCanada), arresting 14 Indigenous land defenders. The temporary agreement that was reached has since been breached as the company has illegally destroyed traplines of two different clans of the Wet'suwet'en Nation.
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Elephants, rhinos, sharks, and more
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- Published on Wednesday, 30 January 2019 13:24
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