Is nuclear war closer than we're told?
Some alarming news has come to light this week in the Russia-Ukraine war that has far-reaching implications – potentially leading...
Steven Staples
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Israel’s secret plan to “Iraq-ify” Gaza
Israel’s far-right Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a secret plan for Gaza as his defence forces continue to bomb, displace...
Why pro-Palestinian activists are so frustrated
If you or someone you know has been active in the pro-Palestinian movement, you may have noticed this trend. There...
Why Israelis and Palestinians both feel war is justified
The prospect for peace in the Middle East is farther away than ever, with both Palestinians and Israelis convinced their...
Is cooperation in politics even possible anymore?
What does the now-defunct Liberal-NDP cooperation agreement teach us about politics? Can politicians rise above partisanship for the common good...
Is Ukraine’s offensive into Russia part of a peace plan?
It’s counter-intuitive, but Ukraine’s surprising incursion into Russia this month may mean that Ukraine is seeking a way to end...
Israel and Hamas leaders benefiting from Gaza war
A potential regional war looming, over two hundred citizens taken hostage and 1200 killed during a preventable massacre, and international...
If she beats Trump, how might Kamala Harris handle two raging wars?
U.S. President Joe Biden’s fate may have been sealed when, in front of dozens of world leaders at the NATO...
Why Americans say we spend too much on health care and not enough on warfare
While Canadian media outlets joined with U.S. lawmakers in haranguing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over Canada’s military spending, the Wall...
Can progressives stop a right wing sweep of North America?
The future looks pretty dire for progressive voters in the United States and Canada. Right-leaning parties seem to be poised...
Who will arrest Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu?
Are international arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu and Hamas’ Sinwar and others one step closer? The criminal case against the...
While Gaza burns, the U.S. risks nuclear war in Ukraine
With “all eyes on Rafah” following the horrifying deaths of Palestinian civilians in fiery airstrikes by Israel on Gaza, hardly...
Who's guilty: leaders of Israel or Hamas? Take your pick
Both sides of the Gaza war objected strongly when the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) accused their leaders...
What do Palestinians and Israeli hostage families share? A common enemy
Good morning — here is your Saturday newsletter. I have recorded an article voiceover, if you prefer to listen. This...
Revealing Pierre Poilievre’s game plan
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre’s roadside chat with protesters in the Maritimes this week has raised plenty of questions about...
7 ways to talk about Israel and Gaza
Pro-Palestine encampments are springing up on campuses across the United States. But university administrators are responding with heavy-handed tactics, calling...
The AI wars have begun. Is it too late to stop them?
“Bring us more targets!” the Israel Defence Force (IDF) commanders shouted at intelligence officers. The commanders were directing the artillery...
Where are the hostages?
There is a new political force growing inside Israel, and it may offer the best chance to end the terrible...
The ceasefire motion passed – so why is nobody happy?
Monday was a day of high political drama in Ottawa, but the outcome left many unsatisfied. After hours of negotiations...
Trudeau’s denials are “patently false” on weapons exports to Israel: Ploughshares
Canadian peace research group Project Ploughshares says statements by Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly about arms exports to Israel are misleading...
Are Canada’s young people rejecting war and the military?
Some commentators are raising the alarm that Canada’s military can’t seem to hire enough soldiers, leaving a big gap in...
The Canada Pharmacare Act: What do we know, and what do we need to know?
Ottawa is buzzing with anticipation of the introduction of the Canada Pharmacare Act and other measures, expected on Thursday, February...
Forget Putin. Our defence budget is all about Trump
The man with a pretty good shot at being the next U.S. President sent shockwaves through NATO headquarters this week...
Pressuring Israel: 9 reasons Trudeau should suspend arms exports
There is growing pressure on Israel’s allies to convince the Netanyahu government to reign-in, or even end its devastating and...
The threat to democracy nobody dares mention at the Foreign Interference Inquiry
Despite the government’s best efforts to avoid it, the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in recent Canadian elections is underway...
Why Israel is losing at the World Court
Yesterday the World Court handed down its anticipated initial ruling on South Africa’s case of genocide against Israel over its...