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Showing videos filed under: vancouver
The Spectacle of Sports: The Olympics
February 24, 2010The Olympics have seen more than their share of controversy this year, from the death of a Georgian luger early on to the ongoing debate about policing, spending and co-opting Native land for sports. But many people still love the games, and tune in to watch sports that get forgotten the other three years--or to see dream teams put together to compete for gold.The Spectacle of Sports, Maude Barlow, and Frank Schaeffer
February 23, 2010The Olympics have seen more than their share of controversy this year, from the death of a Georgian luger early on to the ongoing debate about policing, spending and co-opting Native land for sports. But many people still love the games, and tune in to watch sports that get forgotten the other three years--or to see dream teams put together to compete for gold.Why Oppose the Vancouver Olympics?
February 17, 2010This video from our friends at the Vancouver Media Co-Op explains why activists from around the world are organizing against the "Olympics industry," calling it out for colonialist practices, misuse of indigenous land, and overspending public money on the event--and policing--while cutting back on much-needed public spending.Infrastructure, Kathleen Hanna, and Jay Smooth
February 16, 2010After our terrifying experience with a manhole explosion and fire at the office last Thursday, the pressing need for infrastructure investment was brought home to us here at GRITtv in a very real way. Years of budget cuts and tax cuts have led to public safety hazards around the country, and the stimulus bill isn't enough to fix all the electrical, structural, and other problems.Vancouver Media Cooperative: Olympic Resistance
February 11, 2010The Winter Olympics are headed to Vancouver, British Columbia, but activists are pointing out the way international sporting events lead to police crackdowns and displacement of locals. Thanks to our friends at the Vancouver Media Cooperative for the video.Iran's Movement, David Corn and Sex Ed in Utah
February 10, 2010Not long ago on GRITtv, Hamid Dabashi told us that the Iranian protests are turning into a civil rights movement with long-term potential for change. As opposition leaders call for more protests and the Ahmadinejad regime executes those who speak out against it, Obama ramps up calls for sanctions over nuclear enhancement.Dr. Gabor Mate: Judging the Addict
February 9, 2010In his new book, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction, Dr. Gabor Maté explains the lessons he's learned in a long career of working with addicts. He draws the connections between drug addiction, stress, and other addictive behaviors, whether they be workaholism or compulsive shopping.Legalizing Marijuana, Dr. Gabor Mate, and Ukraine
February 8, 2010An initiative in California for marijuana legalization is slowly moving toward an appearance on the November ballot, and several other states have taken steps to legalize the drug for medical purposes, or to decriminalize possession, reducing it to a misdemeanor charge. Since the start of the economic crisis, many--including the venerable Economist magazine--have called for legalization and taxing in order to boost revenues.
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