Amy Goodman, Denis Moynihan Julian Assange case puts press freedom on trial in London No U.S. president, of any party, should be allowed to threaten the free press. It is essential to the functioning of a democratic society.

Rick Salutin Trump doubles down on chaos and nihilism with 54 days left until the election Other leaders ignore climate catastrophe but they know what's at stake, so shame on them. Trump is oblivious, so he's pathetic, and in his selfish stupor could take everyone down with him.

Amy Goodman, Denis Moynihan President Trump's racist vaccine strategy driven by desire for votes, not sound health policy Trump is intent on releasing a vaccine before the November election, placing his lust for power above the urgent demands of public health.

Monia Mazigh Why is Prime Minister Justin Trudeau refusing to stop Meng Wanzhou's extradition? Trudeau should correct a wrong with a right: stop the extradition of Wanzhou and open the doors for the release of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor.

Amy Goodman, Denis Moynihan This Labour Day, remember the workers who died because of Donald Trump's deadly pandemic response U.S. President Donald Trump has consistently downplayed the numbers of cases and victims, pushing false cures and conspiracy theories instead of leading a co-ordinated response.

Joyce Arthur Erin O'Toole is not pro-choice For a politician to be truly pro-choice, they must take a strong stance against any attempt to restrict abortion rights or access. O'Toole has made it clear he will not do so.

Rick Salutin Athletes striking for Black lives: the new role models "I think there's enough attention and not quite enough action," said Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse.

Karly Wilson, Pro Bono Non-profit boards: try not to 'Zoom' past equitable governance As remote working exacerbates gender inequalities in the workplace, non-profit board chairs should start conversations about what they can do to work towards equality.

Amy Goodman, Denis Moynihan Police shoot Jacob Blake, a Black man, seven times in the back in Kenosha, Wisconsin Last Sunday, Rusten Sheskey, a white police officer in Kenosha, Wisconsin, fired seven shots at point-blank range into the back of 29-year-old African American Jacob Blake.

June Chua Catch the first broadcast of Canadian-made children's opera 'The Monkiest King' "The Monkiest King" will be broadcast for the first time on August 29 on the CBC radio show "Saturday Afternoon at the Opera with Ben Heppner."

Lois Ross Late summer reading recommendations Engaging reads on agriculture and food for the last days of summer.

Matthew Behrens Pushing for status for all as Ottawa ramps up deportations As government officials dismiss their legal obligations to asylum seekers, it falls to the rest of us to ensure an end to warehousing, hunting and deportations.

Rick Salutin Ontario school reopenings show the old Doug Ford is returning We're back at Toronto City Hall and the Raptors' victory rally. Cue the boos at Ontario Premier Doug Ford's name.

Linda McQuaig NDP should use its leverage to demand weakened Liberals take radical climate action If the NDP could push Justin Trudeau to embrace a Canadian Green New Deal, it could be an inspiring counterpoint to calls for austerity from Bay Street and Conservatives.

Amy Goodman, Denis Moynihan Democratic National Convention shows Joe Biden must listen to progressive voices to defeat Trump Biden has vowed to veto any Medicare-for-all bill that reaches his desk if he becomes president, despite increasing calls for such a program from within his own party.

Michael Hackl, Pro Bono What you should know about workplace harassment Harassment need not be by a superior at work, or even a co-worker, and the protection provided by occupational health and safety legislation is not limited to harassment on human rights grounds

Amy Goodman, Denis Moynihan Medicare for all: A prescription against deadly COVID capitalism The United States, the wealthiest and most powerful nation in world history, is also number one in COVID-19 infections and deaths.

Amy Goodman, Denis Moynihan John Robert Lewis, rest in power Civil rights icon John Lewis’ commitment to the principles of justice, equality, and the power of nonviolent protest should serve as a north star as we navigate these difficult days.

Linda McQuaig How Alberta capitulated to Big Oil and left Albertans poorer Alberta's management of its economy is nothing short of a disaster -- something to keep in mind as Kenney and his followers push for maintaining the pro-corporate model in the post-pandemic order.

Rick Salutin Trump's militias are fascists, but does it matter? The deep logic of Trump's turn to deputized goonery, is that military force is the only thing, in recent decades, that the U.S. state has been granted full legitimacy for.

Amy Goodman, Denis Moynihan U.S. cities need personal protective equipment and tests, not shock troops The response in Oregon to U.S. President Donald Trump's outrageous and likely unconstitutional deployment of federal agents has been resoundingly critical.

Monia Mazigh It's time to bring little Amira back to Canada Last May, human rights experts at the United Nations called on Canada to repatriate little Amira, and have described the repatriation of children as "a humanitarian and human rights imperative."

Lois Ross Food policy action required in the face of COVID-19 The pandemic has exposed and intensified severe hardships, but it is also showing us a path towards healthier ways to produce food.

Matthew Behrens Federal Court furious with CSIS iIlegality and lies Instead of an external review, a full public inquiry into the crimes of CSIS designed by those who have suffered from the agency's practices is a more fitting approach.

Rick Salutin Justin Trudeau: not evil, but a fool Trudeau had a clear conflict of interest in the WE scandal, but it amounts more to an embarrassment than an outrage.

Jim Stanford Encouraging job numbers, but a long way to recovery After four months of terrible economic data, last week's employment report from Statistics Canada contained some welcome news. But it confirms we are still locked in a historic crisis.