Brendan describes the upcoming event, "Genocide in Xinjiang? A Discovery Zoom Panel."

You can learn more, here:

http://hamiltoncoalitiontostopthewar.ca/2021/03/15/xinjiang-event/

[This promotion originally broadcast on March 17.]

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Broadcast of the Canadian book launch of "Extraordinary Threat: The U.S. Empire, the Media, and Twenty Years of Coup Attempts in Venezuela."

Joe Emersberger and Justin Podur apply media analysis to the absurd claims that Venezuela represents an "extraordinary threat" to the United States, or that 'Chavizmo' transformed "once prosperous" Venezuela into a poorhouse.

The U.S. desire to intervene in oil-rich Venezuela means that it needs to construct narratives to justify intervention. These self-serving stories denigrate the achievements in poverty reduction of the Bolivarian Revolution, while minimizing the U.S. role in disrupting the Venezuelan economy and civil society. Particular attention is given to "human rights organizations" such as Amnesty International, who minimize the effect of U.S. encirclement and coup-promotion, instead preferring to "referee" a supposedly level-playing-field in the country.

[This version has been slightly improved for broadcast.]

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Venezuela Book Launch: "Extraordinary Threat"

Author Yves Engler discusses a Canadian military mission near China. Despite government attempts to paint it as a UN mission, Engler dissects Canada's provocative operation in the region.

UN never approved Canada's operation near China

Local activist Henry Evans-Tenbrinke was able to submit a resolution through the Hamilton and District Labour Council concerning sabre-rattling in the so-called "Indo-Pacific."

Henry tells us about the resolution, and why labour should become more involved in anti-war activity.

Read the resolution!

Resolution on the 'Indo-Pacific'

Brendan speaks with two Hamilton-area activists who attended the recent Feb. 19 "Rage Against the War Machine" rally in Washington, DC.

Report-Back from "Rage Against War Machine" rally

Report-Back on Feb. 19 "Rage Against the War Machine" Rally

Eitan Bronstein on the surprising and unfortunate relevance of his book "Nakba: The Struggle to Decolonize Israel," as the growing Israeli onslaught on Gaza unfolds before our eyes.

In light of his upcoming visit on October 23rd, Bronstein discusses the new and uncharted situation that is emerging for Israeli critics of the occupation, and the tragedy that his book tour has become so extremely timely.

The relevance of Nakba book launch

The relevance of the Nakba book launch

Brendan interviews Prof. Yaser Haddara at McMaster University about the academic boycott campaign. It was kicked off by Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights on Tuesday, March 5, with a rally and march of hundreds of MAC students, profs, campus workers, and community members to demand that the university cut its ties with at least two universities in Israel, which profit from the system of Israeli apartheid.

Academic Boycott Campaign at McMaster

Activist and PhD Candidate Tamara Lorincz discusses her research into the latest Canadian military budget.

The New Military Budget

As student encampments spring up all over North America like seasonal flowers, 'Rania' from McMaster Apartheid Divest explains what students are trying to accomplish for Gaza.

['Rania' is a pseudonym for safety and security reasons.]

Mac Divest

Mac Students Encamp to Divest

'Rania' from Mac_Apartheid_Divest gives an update on the past few days of the encampment at McMaster University.

Encampment Update

Rabbi David Mivasair, and Max from Independent Jewish Voices, discuss IJV's participation in the encampment. How they became involved, whether they are picking up new people, and IJV's role in the protest are all explored.

IJV and the Encampment

Brendan interviews World Beyond War co-founder David Swanson about his new book, co-authored with Medea Benjamin, "NATO: What you need to know."

Swanson's new book co-incides with the upcoming "No to NATO, Yes to Peace" summit in Washington. The interview addresses topics such as NATO's aggressive expansion, its involvement in global governance far beyond its original mandate, and NATO's role in Gaza.

Get the Book!

NATO: What you need to know

Brendan speaks with McMaster Prof. Yaser Haddara, who has been involved in supporting the student divestment campaign. Haddara discusses the resolution reached with McMaster, and where things could go from here.

Resolution of McMaster Encampment

Jeff Halper is coming to Hamilton on July 2nd to launch his book, "From Genocide in Gaza to Decolonizing Palestine." He discusses themes of the book, and drivers of change in his own views.

Jeff Halper coming to Hamilton

Angelune Des Lauriers, of Labour 4 Palestine (Hamilton), describes an upcoming action at L3Harris. The action will raise awareness of Canada's complicity in manufacturing weapons used by Israel.

Learn More!

F-35 Day of Action: Nov. 16

Prof. Yaser Haddara provides an update on the boycott and divestment campaign at McMaster University, which has seen significant developments in the Fall season.

BDS Social Media

McMaster Divestment Update

Brendan interviews Henry Evans-Tenbrinke, anti-war and labour activist, about the launch of a pro-Palestine candidate on Hamilton Mountain.

The launch occurs within the context of several pro-Palestine members of Parliament running, or already elected, in the Hamilton-Wentworth region.

Report on Kojo Damptey Launch

Brendan interviews IJV member Lily Naaman, who is involved in organizing the tour of Israeli conscientious objectors. She explains what it means to resist conscription in Israel, and why people with knowledge of the issue are bringing the objectors to Hamilton.

The event will take place Saturday, March 15th, at 7:00 p.m., at the Westdale United Church.

Resisting Conscription in Israel

Rick Sterling discusses his new article about the removal of sanctions on Syria.

The High Cost of Syria Sanctions

OFL-affiliated labour unions and councils met in the province, a meeting that happens once every two years, and produced several key resolutions about Gaza.

Prof. Kevin Mackay, who attended on behalf of his local, explains the details of the most relevant resolutions.

OFL Resolutions for Gaza

Obama's Presidency failed to deliver "hope" and "change" to the black voters who propelled him to that position.

Straight talking Freedom Rider columnist Margaret Kimberley explains how the Obama administration's inaction carried over into Clinton's election campaign. As an elite party representing corporate globalization, Democratic party strategists are unable and unwilling to comprehend the problems facing ordinary Americans, and are not interested in devising real solutions.

Americans need to start building alternatives to the Democrats if they don't want a repeat of Clinton vs. Trump... or worse.

The Hollow Democrats

Syrians have endured and resisted for six years in the face of a concerted regime-change campaign, driven by NATO and Gulf monarchs, that punishes civilians for supporting their elected government.

Eva Bartlett, who is coming to Hamilton on January 24-25, reports on her first-hand encounters with civilians and the war zones. We need to pressure our governments to stop fueling the conflict in Syria so that civilians can rebuild on their own terms.

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Eva Bartlett vs. War Propaganda

On Wednesday, March 1, Unusual Sources featured an interview with Diana Ralph of Independent Jewish Voices on the tour of Russian/Israeli filmmaker Lia Tarachansky.

Lia Tarachansky was born in the former USSR, and her family emigrated to the Israel and subsequently became settlers on occupied land. After moving to Canada, Tia learned of the impact of the Israeli occupation and the displacement of Palestinians from her Palestinian acquaintances.

Her movie, "On the Side of the Road" looks at the impact of the 1948 occupation of Palestinian lands, the destruction of hundreds of villages and the expulsion of Palestinian residents. This film will be shown on Friday, March 3, 7:00pm at the Barton Stone United Church (located at the corner of Upper James and Stonechurch Road).
After the film, there will be a discussion with the director.  

Ten days later, Lia Tarachansky will be back in Hamilton speaking at McMaster (room TBA) on The Rise of Fascism: Israel in the Age of Trump on Monday, March 13, at 6 pm at McMaster University during Israel Apartheid Week.

Diana Ralph on Lia Tarachansky Tour

Gregory Elich comments on his July 7 article, "North Korea’s Fast-Track Missile Development: How Far It’s Come and Why It Has the U.S. on Edge." He explains the logic behind the DPRK's nuclear weapons program: U.S. invasions of non-nuclear states provide targeted countries with the incentive to build nuclear weapons.

Why North Korea builds nuclear weapons

Gregory's Article

Brendan interviews Christopher Black about his upcoming lecture in Hamilton on the very dangerous economic warfare and threats that are directed at "North Korea," or the DPRK.

He focuses on the illegality of blanket sanctions and threats to annihilate a nation, as well as Canada's slouching role in following behind Trump.

Christopher, as well as Prof Atif Kubursi, speak in Hamilton on March 20.

Coming to Hamilton: Economic warfare and threats vs. Korea

Economic warfare and threats vs. Korea

Stephen Gowans recently launched his brand new book, "Patriots, Traitors and Empires: The Story of Korea's Struggle for Freedom."

Following the Hamilton book launch, Unusual Sources recorded a special in-studio interview with Gowans. In the exclusive interview, Gowans discusses key aspects of the book, some of which were not featured heavily during the book tour.

Baraka Books

Patriots, Traitors, and Empires: The Story of Korea's Struggle for Freedom

Brendan interviews Rabbi David Mivasair about recent developments in the campaign by Independent Jewish Voices and other concerned parties to end the tax exempt status for the "Jewish National Fund."

The JNF is an Israeli tool for the dispossession of Palestinians. It has been used to erase Palestinian settlements, in one case replacing villages with "Canada Park." Use of occupied land for one ethnicity only contravenes international law, and Canadian domestic law.

The JNF has also been implicated in funding Israeli armed forces projects, something which a Canadian charity cannot do.

SIGN THE E-PETITION!

Recent developments in JNF campaign

Stephen Gowans describes how Israel was first created as an extension of 19th-century European colonialism, and functions today as a means of power projection for the United States. The U.S. seeks to dominate the Arab world, and Israel has demonstrated its value in weakening Arab forces that seek self-determination. 

Gowans traces the history, from the early marriage between the racist and pessimistic ideas shared by Zionists and European imperialists alike, to the U.S. desire today to keep the Arab nation divided and off-balance.

Book Launch (October 28) Info:

http://hamiltoncoalitiontostopthewar.ca/2019/10/02/stephen-gowans-oct-28/

Book Launch!

Israel: A Beachhead in the Middle East

Rick Sterling discusses his recent article about the 'Caesar sanctions.' In June, the U.S. introduced the "Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act," which is an intensification of sanctions against the beleaguered country.

Sterling dismantles the sanctions and their justification: the original report was a propaganda exercise, and this will only intensify the burdens of Syrian civilians.

Brendan

Rick's Article

Caesar Tries to Suffocate 17 Million Syrians

Activist and scholar of East Asian affairs K J Noh discusses the U.S. encirclement of China as a continuation of the 'War on Terror,' and the attempts to maintain U.S. hegemony in the face of increased economic integration in Asia.

Noh examines the views and decisions of U.S. policy-makers concerning China, and how things unfolded into the aggressive attempt to 'contain' China. The U.S. desire to maintain unipolar global hegemony increases the risk of catastrophic warfare.

Circling China, U.S. continues war for hegemony

Meng Wanzhou Event

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