United National Antiwar Coalition National Conference
March 23-25, 2012 at the Stamford CT Hilton (one stop
from Harlem/125th St. on Metro North commuter line)
Say No to the NATO/G8 Wars & Poverty Agenda
A Conference to Challenge the Wars of the 1% Against
the 99% at Home and Abroad
AE911Truth Tour
A cross-Canada tour is being planned to educate the
Canadian public about the evidence about the destruction of
three skyscrapers at the World Trade Center on
September 11, 2001.
This tour is envisioned to traverse the continent from
the Pacific Coast to the Atlantic Provinces.
The Centre for Research on Globalization
announces the launching of
The Global
Economic Crisis
The Great Depression of the XXI Century
Michel Chossudovsky and Andrew Gavin Marshall
(Editors)
Thursday September 30, 2010
Michel Chossudovsky is an
award-winning author and professor of Economics, Director of the
Centre for Research on Globalization (CRG), Montreal.
Andrew Gavin Marshall is a Research Associate with the Centre
for Research on Globalization (CRG).
In all major regions of the world, the economic
recession is deep-seated, resulting in mass unemployment, the
collapse of state social programs and the impoverishment of
millions of people.
The meltdown of financial markets was the result of
institutionalized fraud and financial manipulation. The economic
crisis is accompanied by a worldwide process of militarization,
a “war without borders” led by the U.S. and its NATO allies.
“This important collection offers the reader a
most comprehensive analysis of the various facets – especially
the financial, social and military ramifications – from an
outstanding list of world-class social thinkers.”
Thursday September 30, 2010
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Centre Saint
Pierre
1212, rue Panet (at the corner of Réné-Levesque)
Montréal, QC H2L 2Y7
6:30 pm - 7:15 pm: Snacks, Coffee and
Refreshments. Mingle with the Editors, Global Research Staff and
Members
7:15 pm - 8:15 pm: Presentations by Michel
Chossudovsky and Andrew Gavin Marshall (presentations in
English)
Humanity is at the crossroads of the most serious economic
and social crisis in modern history.
The devastating impacts of this Worldwide economic crisis on
people's lives will be analyzed.
8:15 pm - 9 pm: Q&A, Public Debate on The Economic Crisis and
its Consequences (English and French)
9 pm - 9:30 pm: Book Signing.
Entrance Free. Voluntary Contribution at the
Door.
The book will be available at Centre Saint Pierre
for purchase at $15.00 (including taxes)
There are a limited number of seats:
Reserved Seats for Global Research Members and people travelling
from out of town. Send a reservation request to:
crgjulie@yahoo.ca
You can also reserve one or more seats by making an advance
online purchase ($15.00) of The Global Economic Crisis, signed
by the editors. Click button below.
Present your receipt at the door or at the
book kiosk to obtain your signed copy of The Global Economic
Crisis
(Note: If you are not attending the book launch and wish to have
the book shipped to you:
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Nearly 5 months after
the January 12th earthquake, Haitians are still facing a
humanitarian disaster. This conference will address various
issues related to the reconstruction of Haiti, its history, the
media coverage of the catastrophe as well major political and
economic developments in the last few years.
The speakers will give a
first hand account of recent developments on the ground in Haiti.
This analysis is important for Canadian civil society and the
Haitian diaspora, with a view to addressing the issue of
humanitarian support to Haiti.
Speakers
Jean Saint-Vil,
representative of the Haitian diaspora organizationAKASAN :
Overview of the role of the Canadian media including its
coverage of the Haitian crisis over the last decade. decade.
Didier BerryetDaphney
Laraque, Video producers at
MBETv: An investigation on Haiti's natural ressources and
the dynamics of reconstruction
The panel will be
chaired by Professor Michel Chossudovsky,
Director of the Centre for Research on Globalisation (CRG), who will
provide an overview of the devastating impacts of the economic
reforms imposed on Haiti by Washington and the Internaional
Monetary Fund (IMF).
Panel presentations in French.
Q & A in French, English and Creole
For
further background analysis, consult the CRG's Haiti dossier of
articles in both
EnglishandFrench,
of which a short selection is included below:
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article
are the sole responsibility of the author and do not necessarily
reflect those of the Centre for Research on Globalization. The
contents of this article are of sole responsibility of the
author(s). The Centre for Research on Globalization will not be
responsible or liable for any inaccurate or incorrect statements
contained in this article.
The CRG grants permission to cross-post original Global Research
articles on community internet sites as long as the text & title
are not modified. The source and the author's copyright must be
displayed. For publication of Global Research articles in print
or other forms including commercial internet sites, contact:
crgeditor@yahoo.com
www.globalresearch.ca contains copyrighted material the use
of which has not always been specifically authorized by the
copyright owner. We are making such material available to our
readers under the provisions of "fair use" in an effort to
advance a better understanding of political, economic and social
issues. The material on this site is distributed without profit
to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving it for
research and educational purposes. If you wish to use
copyrighted material for purposes other than "fair use" you must
request permission from the copyright owner.
Kucinich Challenges
Potential Extrajudicial Killing of Americans
WASHINGTON - February 5 - Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH)
yesterday wrote to Attorney General Eric Holder following
news reports that Americans have been included on targeted
assassination lists maintained by the Central Intelligence
Agency (CIA) and the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC).
The reports indicate that the President has authorized
military operations with the express understanding that
Americans might be killed under this policy. In the letter,
Kucinich requests the legal basis for revoking the
constitutional rights of any American citizens.
“Due process of law is a fundamental principle in our
Constitutional structure. Even the most superficial
reading of Article XIV makes it clear that extrajudicial
killings of U.S. citizens by the U.S. government or its
agents are by definition outside the law,” wrote Kucinich.
“The government has the right and the obligation to
protect the citizens of this country. However, I reject
the notion that we can accomplish this goal only by
violating international law and trampling on the
Constitution. Protecting the constitutional rights of
some citizens should not require revoking the
constitutional rights of other citizens,” said Kucinich in
the letter.
Major Milestone Reached at AE911Truth:
1,000 Architects & Engineers
demand new 9/11 WTC investigation!
Press Conference Scheduled February 19th
As of January 2010,
over 1,000 architects and engineers have signed our petition
demanding a real investigation into the destruction of the three
World Trade Center skyscrapers on 9/11. This petition, along
with AE911Truth literature and DVDs, will also be presented to
every Member of Congress.
To underscore the importance of this milestone achievement,
AE911Truth is launching a massive publicity campaign nationwide
and holding a Press Conference in San Francisco,
California on February 19, 2010 followed by an exclusive
Keynote Luncheon to include David Ray Griffin, Steven Jones
and others. We will also host an exclusive A/E Conference
in honor of our AE911Truth petition signers – many of whom will
be flying in to San Francisco to join us. Mark your calendars
now! This will be a day of events that you won’t want to miss!
DATE: February 19, 2010
TIME: 11am – 6pm
PLACE: Marines' Memorial Club & Hotel, 609 Sutter
St.
San Francisco, CA
PROGRAM:
11:00 am - Press
Conference
Richard Gage, AIA, accompanied by other distinguished speakers
and prominent petition signers, will announce this milestone
with a brief dynamic presentation of the evidence which has
convinced over 1,000 architects and engineers to support the
demand for a real investigation. The presentation will be
followed by Q&A. Press kits will be distributed.
Open to the Public - Free
12:00 pm - Keynote
Luncheon
Join us for an exclusive luncheon in honor of the thousand
petition signers, volunteers and supporters who have contributed
to the success of AE911Truth. To mark the occasion,
distinguished members of the 9/11 Truth movement, including
David Ray Griffin, PhD. and Steven Jones, PhD., will make
important relevant presentations. We will also present an
overview of the major accomplishments achieved in 2009 along
with the ambitious goals we have set for 2010.
Open to all AE911Truth petition signers, volunteers, and
qualified members of the press
Reservations required – (RSVP below)
Cost per person: $50 if registered by Feb. 12, $75 if after
Feb. 12
2 – 6 pm – A/E
Conference
This conference will give us the opportunity to strategize with
and empower our architect and engineer petition signers. Our
goal: to develop more AE911Truth speakers and otherwise actively
disseminate our message to fellow A&E professionals. We will
focus on several methods of structuring and delivering the
message effectively. And hear your ideas about how to make
AE911Truth even more impactful.
Open only to architect & engineer petition signers & special
guests
Cost per person: $20 if registered by Feb. 12, $30 if
registered after Feb. 12
Reservations required – (RSVP below).
REGISTRATION:
Seating for Luncheon is limited. Please register now if you know
you are coming. If you are unable to attend the event in person
but would like to show your support with a donation your
contribution will be greatly appreciated and can be made very
easily:
DONATIONS &
SPONSORSHIP:
Please also
consider a sponsorship to help defray our costs of
organizing this historic event:
a. Sponsor a
Volunteer – honoring their hard work and dedication enabling
them to attend the Luncheon. b. Sponsor a Speaker with a major donation that will
enable us to bring esteemed 9/11 Truth figures David Ray
Griffin, Steven Jones, and other special guests to our milestone
event. c. Sponsor the Publicity Effort with a generous donation
to enable us to reach the broadest audiences possible locally,
nationally and worldwide via PR Newswire, etc.
Actions you can
take now:
Please help us by volunteering right now to contact radio
stations in your area to propose on-air interviews and
encourage them to cover this extraordinary and timely story.
Please contact Ralph, our publicity coordinator at
allenbrothers[at]hotmail.com
Also download the
radio interview request document and email it to every
radio, TV and newspaper in your community after Feb. 5, 2010.
OpenMedia.ca has released a report entitled "Revitalizing
a Media Reform Movement in Canada," which is focused on
the potential for a broader movement for media change in
Canada. The report is the result of an in-depth Social
Science Research Council-funded study, a collaboration
between Simon Fraser University Communications Professor
Robert Hackett, OpenMedia.ca and the World Association for
Christian Communication (WACC).
The objective of this
research project was to identify issues, allies, resources
and frames that could facilitate successful media reform
campaigns, projects and partnerships. The research shows
that there is definitely potential for a much stronger
network and movement for change in media and
telecommunications in Canada.
Some key findings include:
Overwhelming recognition of the importance of the
Internet in NGO work and unanimous endorsement of the
principle of Net Neutrality as a regulatory underpinning
for equitable and affordable access to the Internet.
Values such as openness, accessibility,
participation, choice, diversity and innovation will
likely resonate well with NGOs in Canada.
Media reform organizations should consider some kind
of expansive institutional structure, such as an
association or network that can facilitate communication
and engagement with a broad and diverse array of
organizations.
"We want to make Canada's media as open and innovative
as possible, and this requires that we make smart and
informed decisions regarding the scope and direction of
our work," says Steve Anderson, national co-ordinator of
OpenMedia and a co-author of the report. "This study goes
a long way in illustrating the potential to expand our
work, and what steps we need to take to get there."
"The survey and the review of media policy issues shows
important shortcomings in how well Canada's media meet the
requirements of democracy, including cuts to local
journalism," says co-author Prof. Hackett. "But the survey
also suggests promising signs of a growth in citizen
awareness and activism around media issues."
Philip Lee, WACC Deputy Director of Programme, says
"The Canadian media scene is wide open for civil society
to get directly involved democratizing its communication
structures. It should seize the opportunity with both
hands."
Building from this study,
OpenMedia.ca is inviting citizens to provide input
concerning their work through an
online
survey. It will be shut down later this week, so
don't miss your chance to help define OpenMedia.
Visit the web address below to tell your friends about
this. Tell-a-friend!
Happy New Year to all of you Open Media supporters and
advocates!
Getting back to business, it's our job to keep you
aware of pressing media and Internet issues such as the
following:
The CRTC is currently reconsidering the role of
community television in Canada, paving the way for an
historic opportunity to create a rejuvenated, FRESH and
innovative independent media system.
Many people are unaware that two per cent of what cable
companies collect from their customers monthly is supposed
to be spent on community channels. BUT, rather than
provide community access to these resources as they
should, cable operators have used these channels and funds
to give themselves a competitive edge, and at times even
pocketing the money and shutting down studios entirely.
www.OpenMedia.ca supports a proposal by CACTUS
(Canadian Association of Community Television Users and
Stations) calling for the millions of dollars already
being collected by cable companies for community TV to be
liberated to independent media centres for use by all
Canadians. The CRTC can make this a reality. Please
send them a letter now!
The best part of the CACTUS plan is that Canadians
won't have to pay another dime. The money we are already
paying to cable companies would be directed to independent
media.
1. To support this vision, send a comment to the
CRTC NOW.
Media reports are suggesting the Prime Minister is going
to shut down Parliament which means all legislation currently
being debated would die.
The CTF is urging the Prime
Minister to simply recess Parliament and continue working on
this legislation in the New Year.
We've come so far in getting
legislation to abolish the long-gun registry past second
reading -- to start over again would be a monumental task!
It's urgent that you send a quick note and tell the Prime
Minister, thanks for supporting the legislation so far; don't
kill it now. Recess Parliament, don't prorogue Parliament!
-- Kevin, Lee, Troy and the
rest of the team
PS: We've just put up a
new campaign page supporting efforts to pass this
bill.
Check it out here.
Want to support our work?
The CTF is entirely funded by free-will, non-tax deductible
donations -- no large corporate, union, or government sources.
Our small staff ensures that every donation goes a long way!
Chip in here.
December 1,
2009
MONTREAL:
Denis J. Halliday Lecture on "The United Nations' Role in
Peace
and War"
The
Centre for Research on Globalization (CRG)
Le Centre de recherche sur la mondialisation (CRM)
PUBLIC LECTURE / CONFÉRENCE PUBLIQUE
Denis J. Halliday
The United Nations'
Role in Peace and
War
A Critical Assessment of
UN Interventions from the Gulf War to the Present
Thoughts for the Future
TUESDAY DECEMBER 1, 2009
7:00 pm
Centre Saint Pierre
1212 rue Panet (corner René Lévesque E), Montreal (Metro:
Beaudry)
Denis Halliday spent most
of his career with the United Nations in development and
humanitarian assistance-related posts both in New York and
overseas.
In 1997, he was appointed United Nations
Assistant Secretary General and head of the Humanitarian Program
in Iraq. One year later, after a 34-year career with the UN,
Halliday announced his resignation from the United Nations over
the economic sanctions imposed on Iraq, characterizing them as
"genocide".
In 2000, Halliday was
nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. In 2003, he was presented
with the Gandhi International Peace Award. Since leaving the UN,
Denis Halliday has been involved in a number of peace
activities. He is currently involved in
the Kuala Lumpur Initiative to Criminalise War. He
also lectures at Trinity College, Dublin.
On September 11 of this year, we were
interviewed on September 11 in New York at the We Demand
Transparency conference by the Canadian Broadcasting
Corporation's "Fifth Estate" program. This is the equivalent of
"60 Minutes" in Canada. It is set to air on November 27.
The producers of the National Geographic
Channel assured us...Read
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NOVEMBER
26 ,2009
CALGARY: Lecture on "War
&
the Global Economic Crisis"
with
Michel Chossudovsky
Nov 26. Univ.of Calgary
Consortium for Peace Studies
The Consortium for Peace Studies
at the University of Calgary presents
MICHEL CHOSSUDOVSKY
WAR &
THE GLOBAL ECONOMIC CRISIS
The World is at the Crossroads of the Most
Serious Crisis in Modern History.
The US and NATO have
launched a profit driven military adventure in the Middle East
and Central Asia, which seeks to gain control over more than 60
percent of the World's oil and gas reserves.
This war is
characterised by a process of military escalation. Described
by the Pentagon as "the long war", a war without borders.
US-led military operations are now extending into new
frontiers. New US military bases are being constructed.
The US-NATO military
alliance is also threatening China and Russia with nuclear
weapons
The economic crisis is intimately related to the war agenda.
Financial hegemony is supported by US military might.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
7:00-9:00pm
University of
Calgary
Science Theater 145
2500 University Drive NW
Award winning author and economics professor, Michel
Chossudovsky, is Director of the Centre for Research on
Globalization, which hosts the critically acclaimed website
www.globalresearch.ca. On
November 26, he will discuss the implications of the US-NATO
military alliance on the Middle East and Central Asia. He will
demonstrate how the global economic crisis is intimately related
to the alliance's war agenda.
Michel Chossudovsky is
professor emeritus at the University of Ottawa. He has taught at
universities and academic institutions in North America, Western
Europe, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific. He has also worked
for several United Nations organizations and has acted as
adviser to governments of developing countries. He is the
author of several international best sellers including, "The
Globalization of Poverty and the New World Order" (2003), and
"America's War on Terrorism" (2005). His writings have been
translated into more than 25 languages. He is also a contributor
to the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Chebucto Community Net and the Dalhousie Student Union present
an Internet
Town Hall
entitled
"Who Is Shaping
Your Digital Future?"
scheduled for 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 pm, Monday, October 26th at the
McInnes Room of the Dalhousie University Student Union Building.
Doors open at 6:30 pm.
This Town Hall meeting,
open to the public,
will address four main points about Internet access in this
province - the Digital Divide and how poverty keeps people from
having access to the net, copyright laws
and Digital Rights Management (DRM) issues, net neutrality and
controlling the flow of information, and privacy - who has
access to your data and what they are doing with it.
The planned format is a thirty minute keynote address, followed
by five to ten minute talks from local experts on the four
fields; then questions and answers from the audience to the
panelists.
JP Morgan
announced its second-highest quarterly profits. Ever. $3.59
billion.
And cable giant Comcast said it wants to take over NBC Universal
(currently owned by GE).
Corporate America is going strong.
The rest of
us? Unemployment is up. Incomes are down. The number of
foreclosures is through the roof. The gap between the haves and
have-nots is wider than ever.
Financial reform? Forget it. Real healthcare reform? Not
even close.
According to a recent Bill Moyers report, JP Morgan's CEO is
on record saying that his 'biggest initiative' right now is
lobbying Washington.
$3.59 billion buys a lot of influence.
The sad
truth is this. The government we created to work for the
common good - and the media we created to keep that
government honest - have been bought and paid for by
mega-corporations.
Here's a
sobering thought. If the Comcast deal goes through, Comcast
would own Bravo, CNBC, NBC News (MSNBC), NBC Sports, NBC
Television Network, Oxygen, Syfy (Sci Fi Channel), Telemundo,
USA Network and the Weather Channel.
This one giant company could purchase the power to dictate
the programming seen and heard by millions of people - along
with the power to silence a host of independent and diverse
viewpoints. All in the name of corporate profits.
Mark Twain once wrote: "A newspaper is not just for
reporting news. It is to get people mad enough to do
something about it."
It's up to us to keep making people mad enough to do
something about 'it.'
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October 24th 2009
Our First Fresh
Media EVENT!
Our first big event, aptly named ‘Fresh
Media’, is a collaborative forum and unconference happening Oct 24th
from 12:00 - 6:30pm at the spanking new W2 space at 112 West
Hastings! We’ve invited some of the biggest movers and shakers in
mixed media and journalism to take part. See also
http://openmedia.ca/ &
Facebook.
The premier showing of "Richard
Gage's new film " 9/11 Blueprint for Truth" at the
Edmonton Room of the Stanley Milner Library 7 Sir Winston Churchill
Square (100st & 102 ave.) 6pm - 9pm Donation at the door.
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