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April 7
Palestine Solidarity: Why the NDP Convention Matters
Why Palestine solidarity matters at the NDP convention
rabble staff | David Mivasair, Libby Davies, Zahia El-Masri, Hammam Farah, and Svend Robinson discuss the importance of Palestine solidarity in the NDP.
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March 26
It's not just the overdose crisis
It's not just the overdose crisis -- people die of poverty
Jase Tanner | Vancouver's Downtown Eastside faces severe issues, among them, poverty, homelessness and drug overdose. Three people who have made contributions to the neighbourhood speak about their experiences.
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March 19
Interview with Shane Simpson
An interview with former MLA Shane Simpson about poverty reduction in B.C.
Jase Tanner | Shane Simpson was first elected to the the B.C. legislature in 2005 and retired in the fall of 2020. In his youth he lived in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside and was active in community development.
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March 12
Western Aboriginal Harm Reduction Society
Western Aboriginal Harm Reduction Society offers healing and support to Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
Jase Tanner | Tracy Draper, program coordinator of the Western Aboriginal Harm Reduction Society, speaks about the organization's work and reflects on what's needed to address the issues faced by her community.
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March 8
Free Barry Conway!
Support for Pride activist Barry Conway expressed through song
Cole Rockarts | Union officer Barry Conway goes on trial March 15 for his actions in defending a Hamilton Pride event in June 2019. Hamilton activist Cole Rockarts has recorded a song about his plight.
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March 8
Bruce: The Musical interview
In conversation with director Jay Hamburger about the play 'Bruce: The Musical'
Jase Tanner | Artistic director of Theatre in the Raw Jay Hamburger discusses "Bruce: The Musical," a play about activist Bruce Eriksen, who started the Downtown Eastside Residents Association.
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February 26
The Overdose Prevention Society
Overdose Prevention Society brings life-saving services to Vancouver community
Jase Tanner | Three members of Vancouver's Overdose Prevention Society discuss how the organization saves people's lives from drug overdose, while also providing a safe haven and community.
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February 22
Missing and murdered women in Vancouver's DTES
Libby Davies on the tragedy of missing and murdered women in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
Jase Tanner | Former Vancouver city councillor and former NDP MP Libby Davies discusses the issue of missing and murdered women in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
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February 19
Women's Memorial March
Downtown Eastside community gathers for 30th Women's Memorial March
Jase Tanner | This episode documents the 30th annual Women's Memorial March in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. The march, which first took place on Valentine's Day in 1992, commemorates lost loved ones.

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