EPISODE · May 16, 2022 · 48 MIN
Niki Ashton on why the NDP must be a champion for Palestinian human rights
from Palestine Debrief
Among Canadian politicians, NDP MP Niki Ashton has been one of the most consistent voices in support of Palestinian rights. Ashton joins Michael and Tom to talk about why it is important for her to challenge Canada’s complicity in Israeli apartheid. We also discuss what it was like trying to advocate for Palestine under the pro-Israel leadership of Tom Mulcair, assess whether the position of the NDP has improved in recent years, and hear why international solidarity is so necessary. Links from this podcast:Video: Niki Ashton calls on Parliament to condemn Israel’s murder of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu AklehCJPME NDP leadership assessment guides Subscribe to this podcast, and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do.Send us Fan Mail
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Among Canadian politicians, NDP MP Niki Ashton has been one of the most consistent voices in support of Palestinian rights. Ashton joins Michael and Tom to talk about why it is important for her to challenge Canada’s complicity in Israeli apartheid. We also discuss what it was like trying to advocate for Palestine under the pro-Israel leadership of Tom Mulcair, assess whether the position of the NDP has improved in recent years, and hear why international solidarity is so necessary. Li...
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