by Haroon Siddiqui, Toronto Star, July 2, 2009 American troops were not welcomed with flowers in Iraq but their departure from cities and towns has been. Iraqis celebrated National Sovereignty Day Tuesday as U.S. troops were yanked out of populated…
Pastors for Peace
When: Tues., July 7, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Charleswood Mennonite Church, corner of Haney and Eldridge (2 blocks from McDonalds on Grant and Haney) in Winnipeg Help support the campaign to end the nearly 50-year old U.S. Blockade of…
Founding Meeting: Solidarity Committee for Iranian Freedom
Solidarity Committee for Iranian Freedom When: Monday, July 6, 7:00 p.m. Where: Workers Organizing Resource Centre, 280 Smith St., mezzanine level More information: 942-5910, iranfreedomwinnipeg@gmail.com
“Free Iran!” Rally
Photo: Getty Images/The Guardian-UK Free Iran! Rally for solidarity and friendship with the people of Iran When: Sat, July 4, 2:00 p.m. Where: University of Winnipeg, corner Portage & Spence Everyone is welcome. The organizers urge all groups in support…
Petition for Nuclear Arms Reduction
A message from AVAAZ.ORG: Dear friends, The only real solution to the proliferation crisis is the elimination of all nuclear weapons worldwide. Sign the petition calling for global zero and bring a powerful democratic voice to the US-Russia summit next…
Stewart blasts former CIA analyst for rooting for bin Laden attack
By David Edwards, The Raw Story, July 2, 2009 Perhaps it’s a form of Stockholm Syndrome. The same person who spent nearly a decade fruitlessly leading the CIA unit charged with finding Osama bin Laden now seems to be rooting…