Ten Myths about the Canadian Healthcare System

Great article here debunking common myths about our healthcare system.

AlterNet goodies

Chomsky and Zinn on Patriotism in America
An interview with two of America's leading dissidents on how the highest act of patriotism would be opposing the war in Iraq and calling for a withdrawal of our troops.

Revenge of the World Bank Secretaries
Want to know what really goes on at the World Bank? Read a copy of Bank Swirled, an underground satirical newspaper published by World Bank employees.

Bill Moyers on why the press bought the war

Great article and teaser video here for the PBS special on this Wednesday, April 25th.

This week in the media...

Interesting stories this week...

From the Globe and Mail:

Draft international climate report warns of droughts, starvation, disease

Europe turns to greener energy by 2020
Sleep is all downhill past age 12

Fish are up to their gills in mercury

Committee reviews CBC mandate

From AlterNet:

Hey, Under-30s Crowd, Have You Overdosed on Narcissism?

UPDATED: Women soldiers have died of dehydration to avoid late night trips to toilet [VIDEO]

How to Save the Middle Class from Extinction

Drinking and Rape: The Rest of the Story