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Posted: October 29, 2008
HUMAN RIGHTS STILL MATTER by Monia Mazigh
Our politicians have a moral duty to do more than just strive to be elected on the easiest ticket possible.
ASBESTOS PUSHER TO THE WORLD by John Baglow
The PMO has taken months to "review" a 16-page report that might decrease Canada's export of chrysotile.
"FUTURE PROSPERITY IS IN GREEN TECHNOLOGIES" by Stephen Leahy
Interview with UNEP head Achim Steiner: Mexico could be leader in Green economy.
CANADA FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY CUTS FARMERS OUT OF SEED MEETING from the Canadian Farmers' Union
Canada speeds up approval for seeds, including potentially GMO seeds.
MeanToons
Ready for the recession by John Meaney
Freedom's just another word for...
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Editorial
CANADIAN CONSUMERS NEED A PUBLIC WATCHDOG by Ish Theilheimer
And "My Bad" from Alan Greenspan comes too late for those who will suffer.
RUSSIA, GEORGIA TAKE WAR TO HUMAN RIGHTS COURT by Claire Bigg
Shooting war turns into lawsuits, human rights complaints.
US VETERANS SHARE IRAQ ATROCITY STORIES from the Third World Network
"We have to share this pain."
 Science matters
LET'S SPEAK UP FOR THE COUNTRY WE WANT by David Suzuki, with Faisal Moola
Post-election, it's up to all of us to make sure the environment doesn't get lost in all the noise about the economy.
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 Canadian Politics
NOW THE HARD WORK BEGINS by Geoffrey Stevens
Conservatives, Liberals, both face dilemmas in Parliament.
CHANGING FORTUNES IN ALBERTA by Gillian Steward
Meanwhile, Conservative politicians and bankers fall prey to alien force.
FEEL-GOOD ADS DON'T FEEL SO GOOD by Bill Tieleman
Liberals running pro-BC commercials to boost their party's prospects in two by-elections.
DION'S NEXT MISTAKE by Anthony Westell
The leader is harming the party by staying on instead of stepping down now.
BRINGING UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS HOME by Elsie Hambrook
Canada has lofty goals but patchwork application of Charter, UN Declaration.
ANOTHER BID FOR A PIPELINE THROUGH LUBICON TERRITORY by Scott Harris
Province, feds, each claim the other is responsible for negotiating with First Nation.
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PLAYING FOR CHANGE
Documentary takes songs around the world.
An all-star team of music- and movie-makers traveled around the world to test the theory that, "No matter who we are, no matter where we come from, we are all united through music." The film shows people around the world lifting their spirits by singing the blues. Proceeds from the film go to build music schools in deprived communities.
www.playingforchange.com
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Workplaces
TWO ONTARIO COMMUNITIES ENDORSE CSS APPRECIATION DAY from the National Union of Public and General Employees
Communities acknowledge the vital role that workers play in supporting individuals and families.
Consumers
ADVERSE DRUG EVENTS UP SHARPLY from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices
One anti-smoking drug, Chantix, accounted for more reported serious injuries than any other prescription drug.
Media files
REPORTERS WITHOUT BORDERS FOUNDER DECRIES "COWARDICE OF DEMOCRACIES" by Claire Bigg
New dangers have emerged for the press.
BARRICK GOLD SUES QUEBEC PUBLISHER by Koby Rogers Hall
Book alleges Canadian companies involved in "pillage, corruption and criminality" in Africa.
Hot headlines
COMMISSION WAS DOOMED FROM START by Doug Cuthand
Truth and Reconciliation Commission was structured for failure.
Take action!
SUPPORT DEMOCRACY WATCH'S CALLS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY from Democracy Watch
From suing the Conservatives for an illegal election, to calling for restrictions on lobbying, DW asks for support.
Feedback from our readers
BILL TIELEMAN'S EXAMPLE NOT ENOUGH by Dave Thompson
Strategic voting helped elect NDP's Linda Duncan in Edmonton.
Humour
SCARY NIGHT AHEAD from the Internet
A few thoughts for All Hallows Eve.
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