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Protest tht Olympic Torch as it Parades through Vancouver's City Streets.
Posted by joan.Russow on http://PEJ.org on Monday, February 08, 2010 - 10:59 AM.
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Protest tht Olympic Torch as it Parades through Vancouver's City Streets.
- Olympic Resistance Network - We Do Not Believe in: Olympic Homelessness, Public Debt, Police
State, Corporate Power, Militarism, and Environmental Destruction...
On Feb. 11 and 12, the Corporate Olympic Torch will pass through
Vancouver streets prior to the Opening Ceremonies. When it passes
through your 'hood, get out on the streets and give it the 'welcome' it
deserves!!!
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Animal tests: A choice we can’t live with
Posted by elizabethotter on http://PEJ.org on Monday, February 08, 2010 - 10:29 AM.
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Animal tests: A choice we can’t live withJessica Sandler and Kate Willett, Ph.D. - Who would you save—your child or your dog? This is the phony choice lobbed at those of us who advocate for the replacement of animal tests with non-animal testing methods. Fortunately, you don't have to choose. www.PETA.org
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The Brothel Project Review
Posted by GreenMuze.com on http://PEJ.org on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 11:23 AM.
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The Brothel Project Review
In a city known for high tea, seniors, gardens, and perhaps most epitomized by the expression – the newly wed and the nearly dead, there is another lesser known, but equally thriving element to the coastal city of Victoria – the sex trade. In a debut film by director April Butler-Parry and written by Gillian Hrankowski, The Brothel Project explores Victoria’s best-kept secret via a new 52-minute documentary.
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Is Contempt of Parliament and Parliamentary Committees “sufficient cause” for suspending, removing or jailing Harper and impugned ministers?
Posted by joan.Russow on http://PEJ.org on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 11:19 AM.
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Is Contempt of Parliament and Parliamentary Committees “sufficient cause” for suspending, removing or jailing Harper and impugned ministers?
- PEJnews Joan Russow, Ph.D., Global Compliance Research Project On February 3, 2010, the Opposition parties, after a meeting with constitutional lawyers, held a press conference. The press conference was in relation to the Harper government¹s refusal to release ``unredacted`` documents on the detention of Afghan prisoners. The Opposition parties are referring to Harper's and his government¹s refusal to release unredacted documents, as a demonstration of contempt of Parliament. When does it apply and what are the implications of an allegation of contempt of Parliament or of Parliamentary Committees? www.PEJ.org < http://www.PEJ.org>
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The wrong message is communicated through the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver
Posted by joan.Russow on http://PEJ.org on Friday, February 05, 2010 - 09:45 AM.
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The wrong message is communicated through the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver PEJnews – Joan Russow Global Compliance Research Project
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When the Olympic Torch left the grounds of the BC legislature and passed by the entrance to the Blue bridge, one of the Olympians exclaimed in response to protesters; “We are doing this for the children”. www.PEJ.org
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Chevron Facing Free Speech Problems In U.S. Over Defense of $27 Billion Ecuador Lawsuit
Posted by joan.Russow on http://PEJ.org on Friday, February 05, 2010 - 07:33 AM.
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Chevron Facing Free Speech Problems In U.S. Over Defense of $27 Billion Ecuador Lawsuit
Charges of Intimidation as Corporate Executives "Freak Out" at Houston Marathon
- Frente de la Defensa de la Amazonia San Francisco, CA – Chevron is facing charges that its aggressive defense of a $27 billion environmental liability in Ecuador is crossing the line into violating the free speech rights of its critics in the U.S., according to news reports and publicly available court filings.
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China's Slave Wages For U.S. Workers
Posted by shamuscook on http://PEJ.org on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 08:21 PM.
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China's Slave Wages For U.S. Workers
Shamus Cooke - Optimism dominated Obama’s State of the Union address. He confidently stated that the financial system had stabilized, and economic growth had begun. It was the same “we’ve turned the corner” cheerleading that began on day two of the recession; and the same corner has been proclaimed as “turned” and returned dozens of times since by the media, politicians, and Wall Street CEOs.
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Do Harper’s Christian Evangelical beliefs explain his unconditional support on Israel?
Posted by joan.Russow on http://PEJ.org on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 06:50 AM.
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Do Harper’s Christian Evangelical beliefs explain his unconditional support on Israel? PEJnews - Joan Russow -Global Compliance Research Project On CBC National, (February 3, 2010) Harper was described as the most pro-Israel Canadian Prime Minister. An issue that was not raised was the relationship between evangelical Christian Fundamentalists’ beliefs in “dispensationalism/left behind/rapture/ Armageddon and their support for Israel” www.PEJ.org
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Tories stand pat on Omar Khadr
Posted by joan.Russow on http://PEJ.org on Wednesday, February 03, 2010 - 11:11 AM.
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Tories stand pat on Omar Khadr
Gloria Galloway Wednesday, February 3, 2010 10:50 AMThe Conservative government will not ask for Omar Khadr to be repatriated to this country despite a Supreme Court ruling that his rights have been violated, an aide to Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Wednesday.
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Rest in Peace, Freya Milne
Posted by rycroft on http://PEJ.org on Wednesday, February 03, 2010 - 10:14 AM.
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Rest in Peace, Freya Milnehttp://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=wall&gid=279224718548 From the very beginning, her life began with great joy and spiritual reverence, born of a loving mother and father. She was a precocious child full of life and curiosity, and later grew to become an intelligent and wise young woman. We will miss you forever, Freya. Rest in peace. All my love to the family and friends. Condolences may be sent to peterronald@bcsea.org. - Al Rycroft
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Spanish judge to probe Guantanamo Torture claims
Posted by joan.Russow on http://PEJ.org on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 - 12:11 PM.
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Spanish judge to probe Guantanamo Torture claims By Agence France-Presse
MADRID (AFP) - – Spain's top investigating judge Baltasar Garzon is to probe suspected torture and ill-treatment of inmates at the US prison of Guantanamo Bay, a judical source said Saturday. The judge will be acting on complaints lodged by a number of associations, focussing on one prisoner, Ahmed Abderraman Hamed, who has Spanish nationality, the source added, confirming a report published in daily El Pais
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Campaign to confront corporate divine right to rule
Posted by joan.Russow on http://PEJ.org on Monday, February 01, 2010 - 09:40 AM.
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Campaign to confront corporate divine right to rulePEJnews – Joan Russow Global Compliance Research Project Given the recent Supreme Court decision, which bestows increased powers, in the electoral process, on corporations, measures to counter their perceived divine right to rule are being advanced. Five measures have to be in place: www.pej.org
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Dolphins in tanks: Cruel confinement
Posted by elizabethotter on http://PEJ.org on Sunday, January 31, 2010 - 06:42 AM.
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Dolphins in tanks: Cruel confinement Jennifer O'Connor - Scientists at Emory University recently determined that the cognitive capacity of dolphins is second only to that of humans and that the brain cortex of dolphins has the same complicated folds associated with human intelligence. A prominent ethicist believes that dolphins should be given the same moral standing as humans. We know that dolphins have distinct personalities, can recognize themselves in mirrors and can think about the future.
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2010 World Economic Forum in Davos – Harper the “New Human Welfare Czar” ?
Posted by joan.Russow on http://PEJ.org on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 02:09 PM.
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2010 World Economic Forum in Davos – Harper the “New Human Welfare Czar” ? Joan Russow – The Globe and Mail quotes Harper as stating "Going forward, I believe the smaller, but still influential, G8 will focus on security concerns and human welfare. " (January 27, 2010)
“Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, will deliver a special address at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. Canada is G8 President this year, and Prime Minister Harper will set out his country's agenda for its presidency, which will focus on security concerns and improving human welfare.” (World Economic Forum, 2010)
But what is meant by “human welfare” It seems that the term “human welfare” may be proposed to replace “human Rights”
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Past Articles
| Friday, February 05 |
| · | Chevron Facing Free Speech Problems In U.S. Over Defense of $27 Billion Ecuador Lawsuit |
| Thursday, February 04 |
| · | China's Slave Wages For U.S. Workers |
| · | Do Harper’s Christian Evangelical beliefs explain his unconditional support on Israel? |
| · | European Firms See Windfall in Renewable Energy |
| Wednesday, February 03 |
| · | Hyper-militarisation of development assistance to Haiti. |
| · | How Did an Idealistic President Become a Champion of Nuclear Power and By Default, Weapons Proliferation? |
| · | Climate Change/ Quebec continues to shame Ottawa: Canada has become an International Pariah |
| · | Tories stand pat on Omar Khadr |
| · | Is Canada Guilty of Climate Negligence? |
| · | Rest in Peace, Freya Milne |
| Tuesday, February 02 |
| · | Obama Provokes War Against China and Iran |
| · | The Drone Surge: Today, Tomorrow, and 2047 |
| · | Spanish judge to probe Guantanamo Torture claims |
| Monday, February 01 |
| · | A Global Push for Clean Energy: The International Renewable Energy A Global Push for Clean Energy: The International Renewable Energy |
| · | Campaign to confront corporate divine right to rule |
| · | Foreign News Channels Drawing U.S Viewers |
| Sunday, January 31 |
| · | A Complementary Solution for Production of Medical Isotope |
| · | Dolphins in tanks: Cruel confinement |
| Saturday, January 30 |
| · | Climate Action Network undermines strong resolve of developing states |
| · | Harper, and his regressive policies on climate change, are even out of sync with the World Economic Forum |
| · | Local Leaders Shut Out of Military-Run Relief Efforts in Haiti |
| Friday, January 29 |
| · | Pacific Islanders & climate change: leading the fight, feeling the heat |
| · | Blair’s interrogation before Chilcot Inquiry into the Iraq war: no matter what Blair says; the invasion was an illegal act |
| Thursday, January 28 |
| · | Sued by the forest: Should nature be able to take you to court? |
| · | Vandenberg Missile Test: "Dangerous, Destabilizing and Provocative". |
| · | Public not Private Procurement for Sewage treatment in the Capital Region District Victoria B.C. |
| · | US interpretation of Article 13 of UN Security Council Resolution 1441 may have influenced Goldsmith |
| Wednesday, January 27 |
| · | 2010 World Economic Forum in Davos – Harper the “New Human Welfare Czar” ? |
| · | January 27 2010 Obama’s State of the Union Address; Change is not to do things the way they were done before |
| · | No more new licenses or expansion for BC fish farms |
| Tuesday, January 26 |
| · | Torture Never Stopped Under Obama |
| · | January 21, 2010 Supreme Court decision on corporate “rights” also ignores international consequences |
| · | Forsey offers "Prorogation Questions & Answers" |
| · | Uvic Exhibit And Film Events Jan 26, 2010 |
| Monday, January 25 |
| · | World Social Forum 2010 | Urgent Need to Revisit Article 6 of World Social Forum Charter |
| · | Parliament Locked; Opposition Parties are ready for work: Parliament must be Summoned. |
| · | Grassroots Communities Mining Mini-Grant Program |
| Saturday, January 23 |
| · | Canadians Against Proroguing Parliament (CAPP) Rallies across Canada: We’re not Going to take This Any more |
| · | Supreme Court Corporation Madness |
| · | Governments Are Corrupting Climate Data |
| Friday, January 22 |
| · | End Prorogue of Canada's Federal Parliament |
| · | Happy anniversary of Roe v. Wade! January 22 |
| · | Nuclear ‘Renaissance’ or ‘Retreat’? France is not the Example |
| · | No Island Light Rail |
| · | Left Coast Events - Jan 2010 |
| Thursday, January 21 |
| · | Change war resister rules, MP urges |
| · | US Department of Defense “Clarifies” Doctrine on Psychological Operations |
| Wednesday, January 20 |
| · | A Mockery of Justice: Conservatives should be prosecuted not rewarded for their violation of the Elections Act. |
| · | Mining our own business: Canada’s secret war |
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