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New Sharing Depot Opening Reflects Success of Toronto’s Library of Things Movement
Lawrence Alvarez talks about about the growth of the Sharing Depot in Toronto.

Indigenous and Environmental Groups Sue to Block Trump’s Keystone XL Permit
Opponents of fossil fuels are digging in for a long fight against Trump.

Trudeau and Trump Meet as They Push for Keystone XL and Other Big Oil Projects
Trudeau has welcomed Trump's decision to move ahead on Keystone XL.

Immigrants in US Flee Into Canada Seeking Refuge From Trump
Several refugees have suffered frostbite after trekking for hours in sub-zero weather.

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Refusing to Sing or Stand: The Anthem as an Opportunity for Resistance
Simple acts of "taking the knee" during the anthem reveal the possibility for a new nation.

Winona LaDuke on New Ways to Keep Pipelines Out of the Great Lakes
The surge of formal opposition to tar sands and fracked oil pipelines shows how Standing Rock resistance has emboldened Great Lakes tribes.

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Canada Tackles “Systemic Overuse” of Solitary Confinement
A disturbing trend of frequent use of solitary confinement in Canadian prisons is prompting calls to abolish it.

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Canada’s Indigenous Suicide Rate Linked to Apartheid System
Preventing suicide among Indigenous peoples would involve improving the living conditions in their communities.

Thirteen Democrats Join GOP to Kill Sanders Resolution on Canadian Drug Imports
The move was a blow for those seeking to ensure access to health care.

A New Understanding of Loyalty: An Interview With Author Sarah Schulman
When we abdicate personal accountability and accept scapegoating, we enhance the punitive power of the state.