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Socialist Action Newspaper March 2021 Edition
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The Revolutionary Ideas of Antonio Gramsci
Antonio Gramsci is one of the few Marxist historical figures who have consistently retained popularity in the halls of universities and academic journals over the last three decades. His influence is regularly cited in political, cultural, anthropological studies as an important theoretical authority. Activists on the left also credit Gramsci with having formulated innovative and useful theoretical concepts about political struggle and capitalism.
End the US Embargo of Cuba – car caravan in Toronto
Some fifty people in about 20 cars took to the streets of downtown Toronto on March 28 to demand an end to the punishing trade blockade that the United States imposes on Cuba. Braving cool temperatures and a steady rainfall, participants in the car caravan en route waved flags, honked horns and chanted in Spanish "Cuba, Si! Blocqueo No!"
Sanctions on Trial: Embargoing in the Wrong Direction
By Ekin Kiziltan Trading power and the capacity to make deals with other nations are fundamental parts of how a country operates today. No nation or group of nations can provide for its citizens in incomplete isolation, which is why…
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On the 110th Anniversary of IWD: For Feminism and Socialism!
· The statement below was presented by Socialist Action Treasurer Elizabeth Byce to lead off the SA webcast on March 4, 2021. A women's conference of the Socialist International in Copenhagen in 1910 launched International Women's Day globally in 1911. Trotskyist parties,…
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Racial capitalism and the betrayal of Haiti
By Yves Engler Domination by multinational corporations and “light skinned” local capitalists — that’s the story of Haiti as illustrated by one recent event. The day after his already paper-thin constitutional legitimacy completely eroded Jovenel Moïse gave significant amounts of Haitian land…
WEBCAST: The Sport and Prey of Capitalists: How the Rich Are Stealing Canada’s Public Wealth
Thursday, March 18 4 p.m. PT, 7 p.m. EST, “The Sport and Prey of Capitalists: How the Rich Are Stealing Canada's Public Wealth” (published 2019) with author Linda McQuaig. Host: Elizabeth Byce. Discussants: John Orrett in Thornhill and Emily Steers…
WEBCAST: Canada, NATO and the Threat of Nuclear Weapons
Thursday, February 25 7 p.m. EST, 4 p.m. PT Canada, NATO and the Threat of Nuclear Weapons with Tamara Lorincz, member of Canadian Voice of Women for Peace, and discussant Yves Engler, Canada’s foremost foreign policy critic. Watch here: https://youtu.be/Hrucs2KgARk…
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Ernie Tate, 1934 – 2021
We were greatly saddened to learn that on February 5, 2021 Ernie Tate died at his home in Toronto at age 86 following a struggle with cancer.In honour of his remarkable life as a revolutionary socialist, below is a review…
Understanding the Ongoing Farmers’ Protest in India
by Panchali Kar If we take a close look at the BJP government, we get a clear picture of its thoroughly reactionary stance. Working class and impoverished people have been targeted by the BJP government, whereas the corporate elite has…
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WEBCAST: How Socialists Resist Rightist Coups
Thursday, February 4 7 p.m. EST, 4 p.m. PT “How Socialists Resist Rightist Coups”, with author John Riddell in Toronto, and discussants Ann Montague, Socialist Action Oregon-USA, and Kurt Young, an SA Canada leader and a member of Sheet Metal…
Greetings to SA USA!
The following greetings were presented by Elizabeth Byce, SA/LAS Canada to the annual convention of Socialist Action USA, which took place January 30, 31, 2021. Dear comrades of Socialist Action – USA, I bring you warmest revolutionary greetings from Socialist…
WEBCAST: Canada and Haiti
Tuesday, February 2, 7 p.m. Eastern Time,“Canada and Haiti”, featuring Yves Engler, Canada’s foremost foreign policy critic, hosted by Ligue pour l’Action socialiste in Montreal.Watch here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86427201736?pwd=b2NCTW4wVGVOenFuS1FtNHNSQ21kdz09 Enjoy Socialist Action Webcasts every week!You can watch and listen to a live-streamed…
Abolish the G.G., and the Monarchy too
by Barry Weisleder The resignation, on January 21, of Governor General and former astronaut Julie Payette, has the Canadian establishment in a tizzy. Her sudden exit comes in the wake of a damning report that found her and her top…
Covid-19: The Endgame?
By Daniel Tarade As the worst pandemic of the past century continues into another calendar year, I reflect on the lessons I learned. I previously highlighted how the profit motive not only fostered the conditions for new pandemic strains to…
WEBCAST: COVID-19: The End Game?
Thursday, January 14, 7 p.m. COVID-19: The End Game? Featuring Daniel Tarade, an SA leader at U of Toronto, with physician Robbie Mahood in Montreal, and Roisin O'Brien, a Health Care Aide and CUPE activist in B.C. Watch here: https://youtu.be/GhLxJ4DhPkE…
WEBCAST: The Weaponization of Anti-Semitism
Tuesday, January 12, 7 p.m. EST, 4 p.m. PT This webcast is hosted by Montreal LAS/SA: “The Weaponization of Anti-Semitism”, featuring Bruce Katz, co-founder of Palestinian and Jewish Unity (PAJU) in Montreal. Watch here: https://youtu.be/y3Ld3BmLX5M Enjoy Socialist Action Webcasts every…
WEBCAST: Why India’s Farmers are in Revolt
Thursday, January 7, 7 p.m. EST, 4 p.m. PT Why India’s Farmers are in Revolt. Presentation by Garv Taneja, a Socialist Action member at York University, plus discussants Panchali Kar, a gender rights activist in India, Navi Aujla, a member of…
A Contribution to “A People’s Guide to Capitalism”, the Socialist Action webcast on Dec. 17, 2020
by Barry Weisleder It is a pleasure to participate in this discussion tonight with author Hadas Thier. I am a political organizer, a history teacher, and a writer -- not an economist. Still, I hope to contribute something useful. I…
Solidarity with farmers in India
Socialist Action joins Toronto demonstration in solidarity with India's farmers on Saturday, December 12, 2020. The demonstrators marched from Yonge-Dundas to the Indian consulate.