It is a truism to say that democracy began with the Greeks -- less so to say that it originated in popular rebellion against debt and debt-bondage. Yet, with the Greek people ensnared once more in the vice-grip of rich debt-holders, it may be useful to recall that fact. For the only hope today of reclaiming democracy in Greece (and elsewhere) resides in the prospect of a mass uprising against modern debt-bondage that extends the rule of the people into the economic sphere.
economic justice
February 6, 2012 |
Rising inequality is not just present in Canada, but all over the world. Yet while poverty is on the rise, the profits of large corporations are skyrocketing.
(In)Equality Matters: Social justice and the economy
Toronto! Incensed by skyrocketing corporate profits and plummeting average incomes? Think wealthy Canadians and corporations should contribute more to public goods and services? Why aren't they? What can we do about it?
Watch the rebroadcast of the Inter Pares and Canadians for Tax Fairness discussion on how to foster economic equality.
Jean Symes from Inter Pares, Armine Yalnizyan, one of Canada's leading progressive economists, and Dr. Yao Graham, renowned African activist and coordinator of Third World Network-Africa, speak about examples of deepening economic inequality they see in communities worldwide, and what we can do about it.
Toronto vs. the G20 Teach-in
Jun 5 2010 - 10:30am
Jun 5 2010 - 6:00pm
Location
OISE
252 Bloor Street W., 5th Floor
TorontoCanada
43° 40' 4.4004" N, 79° 23' 54.1392" W
See map: Google Maps
Toronto vs. the G20
Teach-in: “Community Action for Social Justice”
What are we protesting, again?
It’s a good impulse to feel contempt for the G20. It’s a better impulse to
want to talk about it. Join student and community activists to learn about
the G20 and current social and environmental justice campaigns in Toronto,
and to get involved. Free citywide teach-in. Lunch included!
Check out schedule here:
*http://g20.torontomobilize.org/torontoVSG20
Seventh Community Mobilization Network Open Planning Meeting for G8/20 Resistance in Toronto
May 29 2010 - 11:00am
May 29 2010 - 1:00pm
Location
Steelworkers Hall
25 Cecil St.
TorontoCanada
43° 39' 24.5988" N, 79° 23' 44.5452" W
See map: Google Maps
Seventh Community Mobilization Network Open Planning Meeting for G8/20 Resistance in Toronto
Hearing so much about the G20 but don't know how to plug in? The open planning meetings are a great way to meet folks, hear updates and get a sense of what is needed from various committees.
We will be giving updates on schedules, distributing posters and flyers and discussing logistical details.
Followed by Outreach in different parts of the city - please come prepared to give an update!
The Community Mobilization Network is organizing the community based outreach, independent media, convergence for the days of action leading up to and during the G8/20 Summits in Ontario (June 25-27,2010).