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The Folly of Fracking
The development of more fossil fuels, particularly sources that come with an increasing social and environmental cost, is contrary to the long-term interests of the human species. By Kyle Boulden
Fracking – short for hydraulic fracturing - is a dangerous and unsustainable method of extracting oil and natural gas from shale other underground rock formations. It’s a hotly-debated topic these days, as both governments and citizens weigh the short term gains against the long-term costs associated with the drilling. With
Read morePenn Badgley on Occupy Wall Street
While filming in New York in October of last year, we did a short interview with actor Penn Badgley (best known for his role on the popular show, Gossip Girl). He had some wise words about the movement, along with a couple of other protestors at the scene whom we
Read more#Occupy in Focus
By Fiona Smith
"Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." John F. Kennedy | Students Pepper-sprayed at UC-Davis “All tyrannies rule through fraud and force, but once the fraud is exposed they must rely exclusively on force.” George Orwell | Two men arrested at Occupy Oakland "No one is
Read moreDon’t Just Buy Less. Buy Nothing.
This holiday season, try something new for your shopping list. Buy nothing.
Holiday shopping is out of control. With Black Friday kick-starting the mayhem during America’s thanksgiving weekend, holiday sales and aggressive marketing campaigns lasting throughout the entire month of December, and post-holiday Boxing Day sales continuing for weeks afterwards, the consumer industry has managed to create one of the largest, the
Read moreWhy The West is in Decline
After 500 years of exponential divergence, the western civilization --United States is now coming to an inexorable decline or end, in a state of collapse. By Fiona Smith
After 500 years of exponential divergence, the western civilization --United States is now coming to an inexorable decline or end, in a state of collapse. Western countries are the ones most heavily indebted to the developing world; in the case of the United States, debt is financed through inflation and
Read moreNaomi Klein’s Thought Bubble: Ethical Oil?
Naomi Klein's Thought Bubble: Ethical Oil? from ThoughtBubbler on Vimeo. Check out this Thought Bubble from Smart Bubble Society on the true lack of wisdom inherent in Canada's Tar Sands.
Read moreWhich Do You Know: Bieber’s Favourite Colour? Or Your MPP?
A radio announcer recently claimed that more eligible voters know Justin Bieber’s favourite colour than the name of their MPP. Is he right? By Megan Powell
Shortly after our most recent provincial election, I heard a disturbing fact on the radio. The announcer claimed that more eligible voters know Justin Bieber’s favourite colour than the name of their MPP. Whether or not this is actually accurate, the idea that this is quite probable is very concerning.
Read moreAmy Goodman Explains Why Media Ridicules #OccupyWallStreet (Charlie Rose)
In an interview with Charlie Rose, Amy Goodman explains why the mainstream media ridicules the OccupyWallStreet movement.
See the full interview with Amy Goodman here.
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Read moreBahrain and American Arms Sales
How America denounces human rights offending nations, then sells them weapons. By Kyle Boulden
The recent “Arab Spring” has seen sweeping political changes across the Middle East, with governments toppled and democratic movements gaining more and more momentum. This revolution has not been without bloodshed however, as corrupt dictators and governments struggle to retain their grip on power. Bahrain was one such country, where
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