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Analysis: Don’t Be Fooled – There’s Method in Trump’s Economic Madness

James Meadway

It’s comforting to think of the president’s short-lived tariffs plan as the firings of a loose cannon. In fact, they are entirely consistent with his plans to reshape the world in the interests of US capital, writes James Meadway.

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Analysis: DNA Phenotyping is the Latest Racist Addition to Policing Technology

Sanjana Varghese

DNA phenotyping is closer to ‘science fiction’ than reality, but police forces are using it anyway.

Private First Class Jeremy Bauth, of the Colorado National Guard's 220th Military Police Company, stands guard at a checkpoint during a US National Guard operation in 2018 outside of Fort Greely, Alaska, 28 February 2018. Photo: Specialist Michael Risinge / US Army National Guard

Long Read: The Next World War Could Be Over the Arctic

James Meadway

The Arctic Council is collapsing over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, writes James Meadway, setting the stage for a geopolitical conflict of epic proportions.

The Bastani Factor: How Britain Starved Ireland

Today the island of Ireland has a smaller population than it did 200 years ago. How did that happen, and what has it got to do with free market capitalism? Aaron Bastani explains how London politicians and Irish landlords exploited a crisis in the name of an ideology – in the process wrecking the lives […]

A protester stands in front of police officers, who stand guard on a street after Windsor Police said that they are starting to enforce a court order to clear truckers and supporters who have been protesting against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine mandates by blocking access to the Ambassador Bridge, which connects Detroit and Windsor, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada February 12, 2022.

Opinion: Anti-Vax Canadian Truckers Deserve Our Solidarity

Shanice McBean

Justin Trudeau is freezing the bank accounts of Canadian truckers protesting vaccine mandates. The left should be up in arms, argues Shanice McBean, whatever we think of the protesters’ politics.

Novara Live: Tru-Don’t You Want Me Baby

On this episode of TyksySour, Michael is joined by Eleanor Mae O’Hagan and Luke Savage to discuss the upcoming Canadian elections, Warren vs Sanders in the US, and the latest Brexit headlines.

What to Expect in Canada’s Election Where Populism Isn’t on the Ballot Paper

Joe Ryle

Like it or not, the upcoming federal (general) election in Canada is all about Justin Trudeau and whether he can hold on as prime minister. Joe Ryle considers his chances of winning on 21 October.

With a General Election Imminent, Canada’s Left Must Learn From Sanders and Corbyn

Alireza Naraghi

With Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau's image severely damaged by the SNC-Lavalin affair, and the country's Tory party associated with bigots and xenophobes, can the left-wing New Democratic Party (NDP) replicate the campaign strategies of Jeremy Corbyn and Bernie Sanders in time for the 21 October general election?

Rent Strikes Work: An Interview With Toronto’s Parkdale Organize

William Neumeister

In light of their recent victory, William Neumeister spoke again with Parkdale Organize, a group of working class tenants in Parkdale, Toronto who went on strike to fight back against rent hikes and poor living conditions.

No to Gentrification, Yes to Rent Strikes: An Interview With Toronto’s Parkdale Organize

William Neumeister

Working class renters in Toronto have been on strike since May. Here's all you need to know about their ongoing fight.

Canada’s Housing Bubble Warns What Happens When a Community’s Lifeblood Drains Away

A.R. Naraghi

Rising house prices and a lack of community involvement are driving young people out of Canadian cities, sending a warning of what happens when investment portfolios are prioritised over homes.

Populism, bigotry and crack: 6 Reasons Rob Ford Now Typifies Canadian Politics

Phil Homburg

In 2010 Rob Ford became a YouTube 'sensation' when videos of his bizarre and bigoted council chamber outbursts went viral as Canadian campaigners tried to stop him being elected Mayor of Toronto. Four years on and Canada's Boris-meets-Farage can hardly be called a maverick, but instead now epitomizes Canadian politics.

4 Things You Didn’t Know About Canada’s Betrayal of Aboriginal Women

Phil Homburg

While the world's eyes have been turned to the missing young women in Nigeria, Canada's Conservative government has been resisting calls to begin an inquiry into the 1000+ unresolved cases of missing and murdered Aboriginal women. The establishment's refusal to engage and Canada's structural violence against Aboriginal women go hand in hand.

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