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Atwin backtracks on Palestine
As former Green Party leadership candidate Dimitri Lascaris noted, "You do not change the Liberal Party. The Liberal Party changes you."...
Michael Laxer
Jun 14, 20211 min read


Castillo wins: Red Review #9 -- International Left and Labour News
The ninth edition of our weekly review of international left and labour news with stories from Mexico, Greece, Canada, Cuba and...
Michael Laxer
Jun 13, 20216 min read


Think child labour ended? Think again
Most people in the west have some notion that the horrors of child labour can only be found in the pages of some Dickensian 19th century...
Michael Laxer
Jun 12, 20212 min read


Castillo on the verge in Peru
With 99.8% of the vote counted Leftist candidate Pedro Castillo appears to have won the election Pedro Castillo celebrates in Peru --...
Michael Laxer
Jun 9, 20212 min read


Red Review #8 -- International Left and Labour News
The eighth edition of our weekly review of international left and labour news with stories from Brazil, Paraguay, Canada, Cuba and...
Michael Laxer
Jun 5, 20214 min read


Illinois House calls for an end to the US economic embargo and blockade of Cuba
On May 30 the Illinois House of Representatives adopted a resolution calling for an end to the US economic embargo and blockade of Cuba....
Michael Laxer
Jun 2, 20213 min read


Communist Party of Canada celebrates 100 years with online event and upcoming documentary
The Communist Party of Canada turned 100 years old on May 28, 2021. On Sunday, May 30 the party celebrated 100 years of fighting for...
Michael Laxer
May 31, 20211 min read


Red Review #7 -- International Left and Labour News
The seventh edition of our weekly review of international left and labour news with stories from Greece, Canada, Vietnam, Cuba and...
Michael Laxer
May 29, 20217 min read


Petition calls on Canadian government to robustly oppose US sanctions on Cuba
A new petition to Canada's parliament calls on the Canadian government to take a more robust stance in opposition to the continuing US...
Michael Laxer
May 29, 20212 min read


Communist Party of Canada: 100 years of fighting for socialism
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Communist Party of Canada. The party was formed in Guelph, Ontario on May 28, 1921....
Michael Laxer
May 28, 20212 min read


Chile, Gaza and Zambia: Red Review #6 -- International Left and Labour News
The sixth edition of our weekly review of international left and labour news with stories from Zambia, Kerala, the United States,...
Michael Laxer
May 22, 202110 min read


We "need to build a better socialist future" - Dr Fred M’membe
We have to build a better future, a more just, fair and humane society. A more secure economy that works for the poor, for everyone. And...
Michael Laxer
May 19, 20211 min read


Historic victory for the left in Chile
Photo from the mass protests in Chile that forced the constitutional elections -- Photo via twitter In an historic turn for Chile voters...
Michael Laxer
May 17, 20212 min read


Over 40 Communist and Workers' parties issue joint statement on Gaza and occupation
Over 40 Communist and Workers' parties have issued a joint statement expressing "full and unwavering solidarity with the just struggle of...
Michael Laxer
May 17, 20211 min read


Solidarity with Palestine and Colombia: Red Review #5 -- International Left and Labour News
The fifth edition of our new weekly review of international left and labour news with stories from Canada, the United States, India,...
Michael Laxer
May 15, 202110 min read


Greyhound's demise shows more than ever that we need intercity public transit
We need a national, public bus system that is run as an intercity transit service and not as a for profit enterprise. Since 2018 when the...
Michael Laxer
May 13, 20212 min read


Response to state violence in Colombia exposes western hypocrisy yet again
The mass popular uprising in Colombia that arose out of an April 28 general strike against a proposed tax reform bill continues, though...
Michael Laxer
May 12, 20212 min read


Fabien Roussel nominated as French Communist Party candidate for President
Fabien Roussel speaks in Marseille, September 2020 (photo via twitter) On Sunday, May 9th members of the French Communist Party (PCF)...
Michael Laxer
May 10, 20211 min read


Victory in Kerala: Red Review #4 -- International Left and Labour News
The fourth edition of our new weekly review of international left and labour news with stories from Canada, the United States, Russia and...
Michael Laxer
May 8, 20217 min read


Loblaw: Profits up, wages not
Loblaw Companies Ltd's "year-long pandemic winning streak marked by surging sales and profits" continues. But while profits may be up,...
Michael Laxer
May 7, 20212 min read
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