CC News Letter 11 Feb - Canada’s Deep Systemic Racial Bias
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The news that the jury in the trial of a Canadian farmer near Battleford, Saskatchewan found him not guilty for the murder of a young native, Colten Boushie. Boushie was killed August 09, 2016. The episode highlights, for those who care to examine the case, the underlying powerful racial prejudice that exists in Canada today.
Dr Punyabrata Gun's memoir on his work with Com. Shankar Guha Niyogi continues.
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“Struggle And Create: My Days With Com. Shankar Guha Niyogi” – Chapter 6: Worker-Artist Faguram Yadav
by Dr Punyabrata Gun
The history of the labour movement in modern India cannot be told without the story of Chhattisgarh Mines ShramikSangh, its main organizer Shankar GuhaNiyogi, and the tales of struggle, sacrifice and victory of the brave iron mine workers of Dalli-Rajhara. An account of the movement for the freedom of oppressed peoples would be incomplete without the Chhattisgarh MuktiMorcha. Likewise, one cannot speak of the Chhattisgarh Mines ShramikSangh and the Chhattisgarh MuktiMorcha without mentioning the name of Faguram Yadav. He was the preeminent songwriter for these movements.
Canada’s Deep Systemic Racial Bias
by Jim Miles
The news that the jury in the trial of a Canadian farmer near Battleford, Saskatchewan found him not guilty for the murder of a young native, Colten Boushie. Boushie was killed August 09, 2016. The episode highlights, for those who care to examine the case, the underlying powerful racial prejudice that exists in Canada today.
Lauri Love, Hacking And Extradition
by Dr Binoy Kampmark
The February 5 decision of the British court refusing to permit the extradition of hactivist Lauri Love was more than an opinion. It was a reproach. While a quiet confidence had been expressed that the decision would go his way, not permitting his extradition might also dint various trans-national security efforts. Prosecutors were taking note.
Don’t You Know What Happened?
by Rachel Oxman
Water & Power: A California Heist" reveals the story of how a handful of water barons gained control of the state’s most precious resource, while drought and a groundwater crisis left local homeowners with dry wells.
The Second Watershed Dishonorably Denied
by Rachel Olivia O'Connor
Glaser became so well-known by the powers that be that when President Obama awarded Dylan the National Medal of Arts in 2009, he acknowledged Milton Glaser simultaneously at the White House. Both Dylan and Glaser gladly showed up for their well-deserved recognition.What could they have done, Dylan and Glaser? Not shown up. Or, better, foul-mouthed the war criminal, calling a spade a spade. Thing is, they could still. And so could you… when you have something to lose.
The Line Is Hot And You’re On The Spot
by Valleria Ruselli
There are three poisonous elements in the Apple iPhone I’d like to spotlight here to put you on the spot. There are many more horrific aspects to the high tech gadget — relating to the product itself and how it manages to get produced — but I don’t want to overload you at present. Right now… I just want to get you to act on this hot issue.
On Our Arthritic Snail’s Pace
by Richard Oxman
Thing is, no matter how many I recruit, no matter what strategy is adopted… we’re going to have to move at something other than an arthritic snail’s pace.
Other Animals And Humans Aren’t So Different!
by Sally Dugman
Imagine sticking your head in mud under a creature and lifting it to safety? Yet many humans do this sort of saving action all of the time. Thankfully we are not the only species that tries to protect the lives of others.
Child Sexual Abuse: India Has Miles To Go
by Ashish Singh
India’s attitude towards sexual abuse and child sexual abuse needs an overhaul. A survey participated in by more than 45,000 children in the 12- 18 age group, across 26 states in the country, revealed that one in every two children is a victim of child sexual abuse. Conducted by World Vision India with a sample of 45,844 respondents, the survey also revealed that one in every five do not feel safe because of the fear of being sexually abused. It also found that one in four families do not come forward to report child abuse.
Zainab and Asifa: Living In Darker Times
by Ashraf Lone
The year 2018 started with the brutal rape and murder of a 7 year girl child named Zainab, in Kasur, Pakistan. According to reports, Zainab was on her way to Quran recital, when she was abducted and raped and then murdered. The perpetrator of this heinous crime has been arrested thus, with the help of DNA test. According to a USA Today report, child sexual abuse is rampant in Pakistan and is rarely being addressed. The report can be said true of whole South Asia, where child sexual abuse is rarely addressed. The one report in the USA Today reads:
Kashmir’s Youth In Haryana: Worrisome Developments That Need Sensitive Handling
by Ramnik Mohan
Within the span of not more than ten days there have been two incidents of Kashmiris being beaten up in Haryana. The first news came from Mahendergarh around the last weekend, and the second just a couple of days back from Mullana in Ambala district. In 2016 there were similar reports of Kashmiri youth being beaten up in a private institute in Jhajjar district.
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