Jun 26, 2019
Treat yourself to independent media this season
Libby Davies
If independent, community-based, progressive media is important to you and your life, then it's time to give a little or a lot.
Libby Davies
Libby served five terms as a Vancouver City Councillor before being elected as Member of Parliament for Vancouver East in 1997. Re-elected for her fourth term in 2008, Libby is the Deputy Leader of the NDP, and has served as NDP House Leader since 2003. She is the federal NDP Spokesperson for Drug Policy Reform and Solicitation Laws.
With over 30 years of community activism, Libby has received awards from organizations such as the Capital Xtra's Community Achievement Award for Political Activist of the Year, the YMCA Peace Medal Award, the Vancouver and District Labour Council's Syd Thompson Award, and most recently, the Justice Gerald LeDain Award for Achievement in the Field of Law, for her work on drug policy.
Born in 1953 in England, Libby came to Canada in 1968. She moved to Vancouver in 1969 and has one son, Lief Eriksen. She lives with her partner, Kimberly Elliott.
May 16, 2019
The federal NDP must stand tall in its commitment to a boldly progressive agenda
Libby Davies
In this excerpt from her new memoir "Outside In," the former MP diagnoses what went wrong for the NDP in the 2015 election.
Oct 22, 2018
Vancouver's new progressive city council embodies an exciting opportunity
Libby Davies
The city's new mayor and council have the capacity to work across party lines and forge strong relationships to deliver the critical changes for Vancouver.
Nov 2, 2017
Roger Waters lifts the curtain
Libby Davies
Pink Floyd front man talked about his commitment to the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement in solidarity with Palestinians
May 10, 2017
Why Canadians should care about the hunger strike by Palestinian political prisoners
Libby Davies
Canada can, and should, use its influence at the UN, in the international community, and with Israel directly, to call for attention and action to respond to the Palestinian prisoner demands.
Mar 3, 2017
Libby Davies: Next NDP leader must present principled alternative to right-wing populism
Libby Davies
The new leader will need to demonstrate their ability to position the NDP as the clear choice of progressive Canadians and the strongest opposition and alternative to right-wing populism.
Aug 21, 2015
Remember Jack Layton and build a better Canada
Libby Davies
Saturday August 22 marks the fourth anniversary of Jack Layton's death. On this day we remember Jack and his life, what will you think about? What will you resolve to do?
Dec 12, 2014
Libby Davies' statement on deciding not to run in 2015
Libby Davies
Today, after 18 years as MP, Libby Davies announced she will not be running in the 2015 election.
May 7, 2014
Libby Davies remembers poet and activist Bud Osborn
Libby Davies
Poet, and activist Bud Osborn died today. Libby Davies knew Bud well through his and her work in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. She remembers him here.
Dec 21, 2013
Landmark decision on sex worker rights finally here
Libby Davies
Prostitution has always been legal in Canada, but the harmful laws surrounding sex work placed sex workers in perilous situations, and has contributed to many deaths.
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