Blog June 23
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Election interference is not unique to Russia -- U.S. and Canada have done it, too
Yves Engler | Media commentators who complain about Russia ignore clear-cut Canadian meddling elsewhere and the history of US interference in other countries’ elections, including in Canada
Columnists June 22
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There is no rational reason why Medicare couldn't be expanded to cover all Americans
Amy Goodman, Denis Moynihan | As Trumpcare versus Obamacare dominates the cable news, the unreported movement for single-payer health care grows. As with all great shifts in history, when the people lead, the leaders follow.
Blog June 22
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RBC to axe 450 jobs while its shareholders are rolling in profits
Nora Loreto | Now more than ever, journalists need to make the connection between bank profits and human misery.
Podcast June 22
George Stroumboulopoulos
George Stroumboulopoulos on love, rebellion, U2, poverty and anger
Face2Face | George and Face2Face host David Peck talk about love, gratitude, celebrity and rebellion and influence, "earned fear," how you can be angry for good reasons, U2 and why poverty is so not necessary.
Blog June 22
Derek Fildebrandt and Jason Kenney. Image: Twitter/@pcyouthalberta
Explaining Derek Fildebrandt's ambitions as Jason Kenney vows to stifle 'bozo eruptions' in the Alberta UCP
David J. Climenhaga | Derek Fildebrandt is well known for alleging the Alberta NDP hoodwinked voters by keeping its promises, an opinion that caused general hilarity from coast to coast.
News June 21
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Justice for Indigenous workers both in the workplace and in the union
Meagan Gillmore | In a paper released by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, Lynne Fernandez and Jim Silver describe the history of Indigenous people in labour.
RabbleTV June 21
WATCH: Injured workers and allies call for justice
Nadine MacKinnon | Workers, friends and allies call for justice on Injured Workers' Day with a rally and march.
Podcast June 21
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'Unsettling Canada': Must-read book is a national wake-up call
Victoria Fenner | As Canada Day approaches, the babble book lounge invites you to dialogue about a book which takes a hard look at the relationship between settlers and Indigenous people throughout Canadian history.
Blog June 21
Rush Hour on the Dunsmuir Separated Bike Lane. Image: Flickr/Paul Krueger
Two centuries after their invention, bicycles are still the most efficient form of transportation
David Suzuki | Bikes are easier than cars on infrastructure such as roads, help reduce health care costs and can alleviate poverty as people spend less on vehicle-related costs.
Blog June 20
Journalist. Image: Pixabay
Government subsidies for reporters are a really bad idea
John Miller | Once proudly independent, Canada's news media are scrambling for handouts.
News June 20
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Employees with disabilities need more than a government strategy, say advocates
Meagan Gillmore | The Ontario government's recently announced strategy to increase employment of people with disabilities lacks concrete details about how to meet the complex problem, disability advocates say.
Blog June 20
Tzeporah Berman (Photo: David Climenhaga)
Opposition focuses fury on Tzeporah Berman, ignores oil sands advisory group consensus recommendations … why?
David J. Climenhaga | By constantly vilifying a prominent environmentalist, critics undermine the work of all members of the Oil Sands Advisory Group. They should be asked why.