Canada’s second-oldest political party is preparing to celebrate 100 years of working-class struggle next year. The Communist Party of Canada (CPC), founded under conditions of illegality in May 1921, has ambitious plans to mark its centenary. Federal leader Elizabeth Rowley told Redaction Politics she’s excited to be at the helm as the party enters its second century. … Continue reading Communists in Canada mark centenary of struggle as party eyes breakthrough →

Two years after becoming embroiled in a diplomatic quarrel, Canada and Saudi Arabia continue to exchange significant amounts of oil and arms. “The Saudis are being very selective in the application of their own decrees,” Vancouver-based researcher and PhD candidate Anthony Fenton told Redaction Politics. “If they happen to need something, and they can only get … Continue reading ‘Canada’s hands are absolutely covered in blood’: A look at Ottawa’s ties to Saudi Arabia →

Donald Trump wants Americans to believe their voting system is “rigged” against him. He levelled these charges, without any supporting evidence, during the 2016 election campaign. And he’s doing it again this year. Enter the explosive new book ‘How Trump Stole 2020’. Written by Greg Palast and featuring comics by Ted Rall, it reveals how … Continue reading An indictment of the US electoral system – ‘How Trump Stole 2020’ by Greg Palast →

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s latest scandal couldn’t come at a better time for him, or a worse one for his opponents. A unique set of circumstances, most of them due to the ongoing pandemic, mean he will likely emerge with little lasting damage to his electoral viability. WE Charity – an organization that paid … Continue reading Trudeau’s latest scandal will barely dent his authority. Here’s why. →

One of America’s poorest and most downtrodden states has a persuasive new champion. ‘Ghosts of West Virginia’ from Steve Earle & The Dukes is a celebration of the Mountain State’s coal miners and a condemnation of their industrial masters. Centred on the 2010 Upper Big Branch mine explosion that killed 29 men, the album rages … Continue reading Memorial to Big Branch – ‘Ghosts of West Virginia’ by Steve Earle & The Dukes →