An inspiring perspective from a UK youth who attended Cop15
Author: Melissa
Disability in the Media: Lady Gaga’s Disability Project
I`ve recently become very interested in how the media is using disability as a hot topic, while still oppressing people with disabilities. In doing some research on this topic I came across an excellent article on Lady Gaga’s Disability Project. I`m all for people with disabilities expressing their sexuality, but Lady Gaga`s paparazzi video leaves … Continue reading Disability in the Media: Lady Gaga’s Disability Project
Migrant Women in Solidarity Against Imperialism: The Struggles of Women Here and Abroad (Jan 24, Toronto)
Please forward to your networks and friends! Migrant Women's Coordinating Body Presents: Educational Part 1 “Migrant Women in Solidarity Against Imperialism: The Struggles of Women Here and Abroad" Since 2007, we, the member organizations of Migrante, Gabriela- Ontario, Justicia for Migrant Workers, Canadian HART, BASICS, Thorncliffe Neighborhood Office along with other migrant worker organizations, women … Continue reading Migrant Women in Solidarity Against Imperialism: The Struggles of Women Here and Abroad (Jan 24, Toronto)
A (very) brief history of Haiti
A little consise, but a starting point for those looking to learn
Naomi Klein Issues Haiti Disaster Capitalism Alert: Stop Them Before They Shock Again
Some Important Organizations for Haiti Relief
Those of you wishing to contribute to Haiti's relief fund: Lauren Fordyce and Greg Beckett, two anthropologists with extensive experience on Haiti, recommend the following as very dependable organizations: Lambi Fund of Haiti, Project Medishare (affiliated with U Miami, http://www.lambifund.org/) and Partners in Health/Zanmi Lasante (renowned medical anthropologist Paul Farmer's organization http://www.pih.org/home.html). Another Important one … Continue reading Some Important Organizations for Haiti Relief
Want a corporation telling you who to vote for? Move to the U.S.!
Corporations now have the right to free speech in the U.S. What an insult this is to those who fought for free speech for humanity, and those who are still fighting for it. http://www.cw.ua.edu/corporations-are-not-people-1.2143531
Come learn about the United Nations Disabilities Treaty, Toronto
Post from the Ontario Women's Health Network THE EMPOWERMENT COUNCIL Presents: An Info Session for Psychiatric Survivors/Consumers: Come learn about the United Nations Disabilities Treaty When: Friday, January 22, 2009, 2:00 - 3:00 pm Where: Empowerment Council Office (1001 Queen Street West Room 160) *Learn about what the United Nations is * Their history and … Continue reading Come learn about the United Nations Disabilities Treaty, Toronto
Climate Change and Disability: A Burning Issue
Known for his work in the Disability Studies field, academic Dr Tom Shakespeare is also interested in the environment. This month he has come across recently written papers on where the two areas collide. I’ve just spent 30 minutes on the phone, arranging wheelchair assistance for one of my frequent visits to Geneva. This time … Continue reading Climate Change and Disability: A Burning Issue
Climate Christmas Carols
Borrowed from a march I took part in earlier this month. Jingle Bells Emissions here, Emissions there, Emissions every day. The Tories know that one day soon the Earth will have to pay. Hey! Offsets here, offsets there, Offsets every day! Let us keep on drilling while the Third World pays our way. Hey! Selling … Continue reading Climate Christmas Carols
Sit Down, Fight Back 