Big Brother Democracy
Naomi Klein : Civil Rights & Liberties
Protesters in Quebec were treated like contestants in a reality show--put in a field and watched on TV monitors.
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Baghdad Burns, Calgary Booms
Naomi Klein : Environment
The Iraq War has set off one of the largest oil booms in history--and the race to mine the tar sands of Alberta is heading toward environmental disaster.
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Class War in Conrad's Court
Naomi Klein : Corporate Media & Consolidation
The jury selection for the trial of a Canadian press baron accused of looting shareholder earnings reveals popular discontent with the corporate elite.
2006
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Letter From Canada: The New Christian Right
Chris Hedges : Foreign Leaders & Political Figures
Canada's new conservative prime minister is forging ties with US conservatives and evangelicals as Canada moves toward an Americanized Christian state.
2005
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GI Loses First Round in Canada Asylum Bid
Jeremy Hinzman fled north rather than be deployed in a war he regards as a "criminal enterprise."
2003
2001
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No FTAA, No Fast Track
The protesters have done their job well, making it clear that the spirit of Seattle is not only alive but growing stronger.
This week: Can Barack Obama be a "People's President," or is his move to the center for good? Betsy Reed, Doug Henwood, Jo-Ann Mort, Ta-Nehisi Coates and Gary Younge debate. (13mb mp3)
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