David Rhoades is a member of Socialist Alternative in the US. After 148 days on strike, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) forced the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) back to the negotiation table and squeezed major concessions out of frustrated studio heads. With a tentative agreement that surrenders ground to the […]
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Canada saw an attempt to whip up attacks on trans people on Wednesday, September 20. There were rallies across the country opposed to sex education in schools and for banning a wide range of library books. In most cases the counter rallies in support of trans rights far outnumber those trying to whip up hate. […]
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Socialists, and all working-class people, must stand in solidarity with the movement for Aboriginal rights, and forge links with Aboriginal activists fighting for a way forward. On October 14 Australians will vote on the referendum for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. If the Yes vote wins, parliament will establish the Voice as a […]
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On Friday, September 22, Speaker of the House of Commons and Liberal Member of Parliament Anthony Rota introduced to the chamber “a Ukrainian hero and a Canadian hero.” He was not referring to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, seated a few metres away during the Ottawa stop of his North American tour to rally support for […]
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Under immense pressure, Doug Ford has backed down on his proposal to take land out of the Greenbelt. While this is a victory for Ontarians, the long saga has put Ford’s government in jeopardy. Three Down, Ford Should be Next The Greenbelt scandal has claimed four high profile members of Ford’s government, including two cabinet […]
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Envision a night out with friends. It’s after dark, you may choose to consume substances. You dance and meet new people, free of unwanted touching, comments or pressure to do anything you don’t consent to. Then you return home safely and affordably via walking, public transit, taxi or rideshare. This is an extremely rare experience […]
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Per Olsson is a member of Socialistiskt Alternativ (ISA in Sweden). Review of Chinese Imperialism and the New Cold Warm Vincent Kolo, To understand the dangerous new world order that is emerging, Chinese Imperialism and the New Cold War, written by Vincent Kolo, chinaworker.info (International Socialist Alternative, ISA, in China) is a must read. The […]
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This is a statement by Socialist Alternative Canada’s Executive Committee. Executive of Socialist Alternative Canada Socialist Alternative Canada stands in solidarity with our Sikh sisters, brothers, and siblings, who fight everyday for justice for workers and farmers and those facing oppression, both in India and here in Canada. We condemn the brutal and deadly attacks […]
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Em Smith, Socialist Alternative, US Tens of thousands of workers at Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis have been preparing for weeks to go on strike to fight for their demands, including a 40 percent raise. They have organized practice pickets, attended rallies, and tuned into UAW President Shawn Fain’s video livestreams to get the latest […]
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Remember Jina Amini Text of leaflet for Demo in Vienna, September 16 One year has passed since the brutal killing of Jina Amini in the hands of the ‘morality police’ that sparked one of the most radical and far-reaching protest waves in Iran’s history against violence, oppression & dictatorship. One year has passed since the […]
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