April 30, 2020

5 Minutes

World

Socialism vs capitalism in the battle against coronavirus

PV April 30, 2020

Jianhong Li The capitalist West is terrified by coronavirus, which has already taken a toll on its seemingly forever-declining economy. On the other hand, China has successfully managed to put the virus under control...

2 Minutes

Canada

“Release immigrant detainees and halt deportations indefinitely!”

PV April 30, 2020

The Parti communiste du Québec (section of the Communist Party of Canada) affirms its unflinching support for the immigrant detainees inside the Laval Detention Center, whose safety is jeopardized by both the current COVID-19...

3 Minutes

Canada

COVID-19 “another fatal layer” for Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

PV April 30, 2020

For many years, the Pivot Legal Society has been a prominent voice for people facing human rights challenges in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside neighbourhood. The group says that today, “in these trying times, Pivot has...

3 Minutes

Canada

Extraordinary crisis, but “business” as usual in Alberta

PV April 30, 2020

These are extraordinary times. News feeds and ordinary working people, not surprisingly, are focussed on the pandemic, the need to combat its spread by physical distancing, and the daily struggle to maintain life and...