The time of the righteous by Gideon Levy, Haaretz, Jan. 9, 2009 This war, perhaps more than its predecessors, is exposing the true deep veins of Israeli society. Racism and hatred are rearing their heads, as is the impulse for…
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Winnipeg vigil for the people of Gaza
About 50 Winnipeggers gathered outside the Asper Jewish Community Centre in Winnipeg, Jan. 8, to to call for an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. Inside, one of a number of cross-Canada pro-Israel rallies was being held. The vigil was organized by…
Protests against the Israeli attacks on Gaza to continue in Winnipeg
According to Al Jazeera, at least 697 Palestinians have so far been killed and more than 3,085 injured since Israel began its war on Gaza. At this hour, a ceasefire may be in the offing, but there are no guarantees. Around…
Gaza: Colonial Violence and Flawed Justifications
A Palestinian firefighter dousing flames in a printing building in Gaza. Israeli airstrikes were said to have killed two Hamas officers. Photo: Mahmud Hams/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images by Rachad Antonius, Professor, Université du Québec à Montréal, December 31 2008…
Winnipeggers join the world protest against Israeli attacks on Gaza
About 450 Winnipeggers braved the snow and -20 degree temperatures yesterday to protest against Israel’s attack on the people of Gaza. Here are some photos of the event, taken by PAW chairperson Glenn Michalchuk. UPDATE: Here is some videoof the…
Will the U.S. Stay in Iraq for Longer Than Agreed?
By Adam Morrow and Khaled Moussa al-Omrani, IPS News. December 26, 2008. Washington and Baghdad signed a security agreement earlier this month allowing the U.S. to maintain a military presence in Iraq for another three years. But while Baghdad officials…
Winnipeg rally against Israeli attacks on Gaza
Palestine support group holds rally, denounces attacks on Gaza by Israel Sanctions against Israel called for as death toll climbs past 400 WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg chapter of the Canada-Palestine Support Network (CanPalNet) will convene a rally this Saturday, January…
Peace Alliance Winnipeg Monthly Meeting
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2008 Time: 7:00 pm Place: Workers Organizing Resource Centre, 180 Smith, 2nd floor Press the buzzer to get access to the building. We have lots of work and not enough hands, hearts and minds. Please try…
Pan-Canadian Student Anti-War Conference
Canada and the War in Afghanistan: A pan-Canadian student anti-war conference Where: Ryerson University, Toronto When: March 20-22, 2009 Join hundreds of students from across Canada for this important conference about resisting and opposing Canada’s war in Afghanistan, military recruitment…
Working for peace at Christmas
Photo and article: Bristol Indymedia (December 19, 2008) Three hardy protesters have spent the last nine days camping on the roof of Raytheon’s Bristol office; they intend to stay on the roof until the New Year! They are braving sub-zero…
