On UN Day Oct.24: What if a UN Parliamentary Assembly?

Canada wouldn't be Canada without its parliament.   And the world would be better with one. What if we abolished Canada's Federal Parliament?  After all, does it not duplicate the legislatures already found in every province?  Without a...

How Majoritarianism is Facilitating Genocide in Sri Lanka

In today's world, democracy is often portrayed as the ideal political system for every country and society, far superior to any of the more primitive alternatives. However, Sri Lanka's democratic history and particularly the country's current state of affairs suggest that the...

Birthplace of British Democracy to be sold off to Hotel

Urgent News Flash from the Campaign to Keep Historic Ravens Ait Island For The People Residents Challenge Kingston Council plan to sell historic island down the river,without honouring their commitment for education,recreation and public use.   Legal Challenge to stop...

Gen Musharraf Trial: Pakistan Parliament Sovereignty in Question

Last week was some how overshadowed by the magnitude of confrontation witnessed in the National Assembly, after nearly a break of one decade. Where Ch Nisar and Haider Abbas were seen holding on to each other by the horns evidently, in reality the 342 member parliament has...

Unilever Discriminates Against Trade Unionists

Unilever respects employees� rights to join, form, or not join, a trade union without fear of reprisal, intimidation or harassment. "A Summary of Stakeholder Concerns and Our Response" at www.unilever.com At Unilever Pakistan, it is more than just the Company...