Rose Marie Whalley

U.S. Geopolitics and the case of Bradley Manning

Rose Marie Whalley — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 20:14:59 +0000

A Comparison between the U.S. in the early 50s and the U.S. today

Starr Bowie compares the cold war of the early 50s to the cold war of today. In 1953, Ethel and Julius Rosenberg, like first class Private Bradley Manning, were accused of aiding the enemy under The Espionage Act of 1917. Whereas the Rosenbergs were executed in 1953, Bradley Manning awaits his sentence.

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The Jericho Movement: The struggle to free long term political prisoners in the U.S.

Rose Marie Whalley — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 20:03:53 +0000

An interview with Paulette D'Auteuil, National Secretary, Jericho Movement, Washington D.C.

Paulette D'Auteuil is the National Secretary of the Jericho Movement. This group works for the release of U.S. political prisoners including Leonard Peltier and Lynne Stewart, as well as the safety of U.S. citizens in exile.

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A retired teacher at the Bradley Manning vigil explains, Fort Meade explains why she is there

Rose Marie Whalley — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 21:01:49 +0000

P.J. Frederick at Fort Meade, 15th July, 2013

Many ordinary Americans have been touched by the unjust treatment of Bradley Manning by the US government. P.J. Fredrick explains her concerns over the threats to the democratic process illustrated by the trial of Bradley Manning.

The Bradley Manning Trial in the context of capitalism

Rose Marie Whalley — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 20:52:32 +0000

The Bradley Manning and the climate of intimidation

Starr Bowie has been an activist for over 40 years. She analyses the persecution of Bradley Manning in the military industrialized complex that is the United States of today. She compares the treatment of Bradley Manning to that of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg accused of spying under the espionage act and executed in 1953.

Interview with Sergei Kostin, art director of Code Pink, Washington D.C.

Rose Marie Whalley — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 20:38:22 +0000

The trial of Bradley Manning

Art is an increasing weapon for social change. A recent demonstration in support of Bradley Manning showed the importance of beautiful, well designed props.

Bradley Manning Trial; Deb Vanpoolen, Sketch Artist

Rose Marie Whalley — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 20:00:26 +0000

An interview with the court room artist

In light of the poor coverage of the Bradley Manning by the establishment media outlets, independent media has picked up the slack.

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Mining in Quebec - Destruction of Malartic

Rose Marie Whalley — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 23:32:07 +0000

Over the past five years, Osisko Mining Company of Montreal has been excavating gold in the town of Malartic a community formally of 8000 people. This excavation has resulted in the destruction of well over 200 homes as well as some community buildings.

Nicole Kirouac , a retired lawyer form Malartic describes the devastating impact that Osisko has had on her community.

Strip clubs: from seedy to "respectable"

CKUT News — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:12:16 +0000

Radical feminist Professor Sheila Jeffreys from University of Melbourne has studied the role of strip clubs in society today.

Sex workers on the Kenyan coast

CKUT News — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:32:02 +0000

The female sex workers on the Kenyan coast are looking for more than money in exchange for their services. Kenyan professor Rose Omondi describes the dynamics of these unequal relationships.

The plight of Newfoundland coastal communities

CKUT News — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:17:02 +0000

Professor Barbara Neis of Memorial University describes the catastrophic effects of the 1991 cod moratorium on the coastal communites of Newfoundland.

Big pharma and porn

CKUT News — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:05:00 +0000

Retired biology professor Renate Klein from the University of Melbourne, Australia describes the deep involvement of the pharmaceutical industry in the promotion and acceptance of porn sex as "normal" sex. As a feminist critic, Klein persuadingly argues the harmful effects of porn on women and society at large.

Apple workers in China

CKUT News — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:41:35 +0000

Poor working conditions in Apple products plant, China

Poor working conditions have plagued the electronics market for years. McGill professor Sandra Hyde, a sinologist (the study of China and things related to China), describes the working conditions in the Foxconn factory which produces Apple products and how we, as consumers might respond to the sad plight of the workers.

Civil Disobedience and the Elderly

CKUT News — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:29:55 +0000

Old people participate in opposition to Keystone

Montrealers Betty Freeman, 84, and Pat Wilson, 77, discuss their lives of political engagement in the fight for social justice. In October 2011, both women participated in a large civil disobedience action in Ottawa against the proposed construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline.

Guatemala stove project-----

CKUT News — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:46:09 +0000

improving cooking methods in the Guatemalan Highlands

The Guatemalan Stove Project is a small charity based in Perth, Ontario. By raising small sums of money (around $250.), Canadians are able to work with local people in the Highlands in Guatemala to improve their cooking methods.

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