Nov 4, 2019
'All Eyes on Nestlé' campaign draws attention to the commodification of water
Doreen Nicoll
Activists from around the world are joining an Ontario community's fight against Nestlé and the commodification of water.
Political Action
Nov 2, 2019
It takes the strength of an entire community to end violence against women
Doreen Nicoll
November is Woman Abuse Prevention month. Since 2013, the Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses has sold purple scarves and ties through local women's shelters to raise awareness.
Oct 31, 2019
Popular uprisings against neoliberalism are spreading around the world
Puerto Rico. Hong Kong. Ecuador. Haiti. Lebanon. Iraq. And now, Chile. People are rising up around the world against austerity and corruption, defying police forces unleashed to suppress them.
Campaigns for more affordable cell phone and internet plans
3 Minute Action
Now that elections are over, let's make sure that this promise is being kept
Oct 30, 2019
Women-centred films close out Art Gallery of Hamilton Film Festival
Doreen Nicoll
The Art Gallery of Hamilton Film Festival not only screened films from a wide variety of genres, but included powerful pieces and panels that gave insight into our world and how we treat others.
Oct 25, 2019
Canada's role in the austerity and uprising in Chile
Brent Patterson
What are the Canadian links to the social uprising in Chile that has claimed at least 18 lives over the past seven days?
Oct 24, 2019
Housing is more than a roof over our heads
Ashley Reyns
Tenants in Ottawa are organizing and demanding landlords are held accountable for dilapidated homes.
Oct 22, 2019
Election result signals the need for continued grassroots activism
Brent Patterson
What are some observations we can make about the results of this federal election and how could that help shape continued grassroots mobilizations?
Oct 17, 2019
Gretamania strikes Alberta as activist Greta Thunberg arrives in Calgary
David J. Climenhaga
Sixteen-year-old Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg will lead a lunch-hour march tomorrow from a downtown Edmonton park to the nearby Alberta legislature.
Oct 16, 2019
Ending poverty is more than an election talking point
Alexandra Zannis
What does it mean to say we want to end poverty in Canada? More than an act of charity, this is a question of basic rights.
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