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Mussolini the Humanitarian

Mussolini the Humanitarian

Was the Duce a "benign" dictator?

From: Mussolini Also Did A Lot of Good

This chapter challenges the notion that Mussolini "wasn’t that bad" as a man and in comparison to other fascist leaders such as Adolf Hitler. It explores Mussolini’s racist, … 35 $3.50 Add
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Mussolini the Man of Law

Mussolini the Man of Law

Was the Duce an upright defender of justice?

From: Mussolini Also Did A Lot of Good

The author tackles the popular Italian myth that Mussolini in fact represented a parenthesis of honesty and moral rectitude in the history of the political life of Italy. He examines fascist rule … 28 $2.80 Add
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Mussolini the Provident and Prudential

Mussolini the Provident and Prudential

Was the Duce the first man to give Italians pensions?

From: Mussolini Also Did A Lot of Good

This chapter examines Mussolini’s regime’s activity in the fields of social security and in labour issues. The author refutes the idea that Mussolini was the first man to give … 18 $1.80 Add
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Neoliberalism and its Effects

Neoliberalism and its Effects

From: About Canada: Poverty

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Oil and the Deep State

Oil and the Deep State

From: Oi's Deep State

Former Alberta opposition leader Kevin Taft analyzes how an economy heavily dependent on oil production sets the stage for a deep state with examples from around the world. 8 $0.80 Add
Oi's Deep State

Oi’s Deep State

How the Petroleum Industry Undermines Democracy and Stops Action on Global Warming- in Alberta, and in Ottawa

Why doesn’t the government act on climate change? An Alberta insider’s perspective. Why have democratic governments failed to take serious steps to reduce carbon emissions despite … 258 View
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Part 1

What is Fake News?

From: Won't Get Fooled Again

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Part 2

What is the Problem with Fake News?

From: Won't Get Fooled Again

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Part 3

Why is Fake News on the Rise?

From: Won't Get Fooled Again

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Part 4

Is Fake News New?

From: Won't Get Fooled Again

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Part 5

What is the Role of the Media in Fake News?

From: Won't Get Fooled Again

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Part 6

What can we do about Fake News?

From: Won't Get Fooled Again

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Peter Lougheed and the Rise of the Oil Sands

Peter Lougheed and the Rise of the Oil Sands

From: Oi's Deep State

Former Alberta opposition leader Kevin Taft examines Peter Lougheed’s government in Alberta and the rise of the oil sands paying particular attention to Lougheed’s stance against … 9 $0.90 Add
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Portrait of a Publisher
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Portrait of a Publisher

Jack McClelland and McClelland & Stewart in 1968

From: 1968 in Canada

Nineteen sixty-eight was a tremendously eventful year for publisher Jack McClelland and his publishing house, McClelland & Stewart. On the one hand, spurred by funding opportunities initiated … 19 $1.90 Add
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Poverty by the Numbers

Poverty by the Numbers

From: About Canada: Poverty

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Preface

Preface

Did Mussolini Do Any Good At All?

From: Mussolini Also Did A Lot of Good

The author talks about fake news and historical revisionism. 6 $0.60 Add