Canadian Author and Activist
The media and politicians across the political spectrum are celebrating Marc Garneau. But the famed astronaut oversaw an imperialistic foreign policy and was deeply anti-Palestinian. Garneau died of cancer Wednesday at the age of 76. The former military officer was Canada’s transport minister from 2015 to 2021 and foreign affairs minister for ten months in... Continue Reading →
The Trudeau government presents itself as both pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian. In fact, Ottawa pursues policies that enable Israel’s expansionism while its relations with the Palestinians also serve the colonial authority. At the start of last week Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had successive calls with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali “I have killed lots of Arabs” Bennett and... Continue Reading →
Last week right-wing Colombian President Ivan Duque deployed the military to Cali. The city of 2.3 million has been the epicenter of a month-long nationwide protest that forced the government to withdraw a regressive tax proposal that unleashed a general strike. During the past month security forces have killed at least 50 and probably dozens... Continue Reading →
On Tuesday two RCMP agents came to my house. Two large men in suits asked for me and when my partner said I wasn’t there they asked who she was. Why didn’t they email or call me to talk or set up a meeting? If they have my address, the RCMP certainly has my email,... Continue Reading →
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