Public option to ensure digital privacy and security online | What's Left
With the revelations that there is next to no regulation (and enforcement of current regulation) over use and abuse of Canadian's data, it is time to rethink the model.
Looking beyond the candidates: Understanding what's important in the Democratic Primary | What's Left
A healthy democratic system is one that evolves and changes, but the American system for nominating and electing Presidential candidates is a dinosaur (and not the fun kind).
What's Left 2016-06-12 Volume 61
Looking beyond the candidates: Understanding what's important in the Democratic Primary; Public option to ensure digital privacy and security; Liberal climate strategy more about privatization than green energy; Corrupt right-wing seizes power in Brazil; French Strikes Continue; Progressive Latin American nations oppose US & EU intervention in Venezuela
'Gig Economy' too broad to be meaningful | What's Left
Important differences exist between different internet application-based contract employment. Understanding these differences is essential for organizers to effectively orientate to workers in these sectors.
What's Left 2016-06-05 Volume 60
The case against unions using the word 'Millennial'; 'Gig Economy' too broad to be meaningful; Oil pipeline promises are a pipe dream; Brazil coup unravelling
Canadian organizations condemn Parliamentary coup in Brazil
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff has condemned the move to impeach her as a 'coup' and a 'farce' against her government. Many organizations nationally and internationally agree.
Oil Transport by Rail Could be Promoted as an Alternative to KeystoneXL from the Left | Citizens' Press
Trudeau breaks important promise to Indigenous students | Emily Niles
For the past twenty years, successive federal governments have maintained a restrictive two per cent funding cap on the PSSSP that has resulted in funding falling far behind growing demand for post-secondary education, rising tuition fees and increasing living costs. As a consequence, Indigenous communities administering the funds are forced to make impossible choices about which students in their communities receive support each year.
Leaked TiSA text as bad as imagined for public services | What's Left
The Trade in Services Agreement text has been released by Wikileaks. If implemented, it would be very destructive to public services for all countries around the world.
What's Left 2016-05-29 Volume 59
Trudeau breaks important promise to Indigenous students; Leaked TiSA text as bad as imagined for public services; IMF Research says neoliberal policies are oversold - without hint of irony; LEFT NOISE