This book has become my antidote to activist pessimism. That point I'm sure we've all experienced where movements seem to be crawling along at a snail's pace, and we begin to doubt whether anyone is really listening. The book is written from a very American perspective, but it holds important lessons for all activists. Loeb … Continue reading What I’ve been Reading – Soul of a Citizen by Paul Rogat Loeb
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No #Dolphin Kill Policy Holds in #Taiji, Japan…thus far in September
Hans Peter Roth and Kyoko Tanaka, dedicated members of our Save Japan Dolphins Team from, respectively, Switzerland and Japan, are in Taiji checking the activity in the infamous Cove. Hans Peter reports: “I returned alone to the cove about 2 pm. Things had completely quieted down. The nationalists had gone. But still five police cars … Continue reading No #Dolphin Kill Policy Holds in #Taiji, Japan…thus far in September
CANADIAN #GOVERNMENT TO BE TAKEN TO #COURT BY #BLIND WOMAN
A blind Toronto woman faces off against the Government of Canada later this month, launching a Charter Challenge in Federal Court in Toronto to seek improved government website access for blind and partially-sighted Canadians. Donna Jodhan has urged the Federal Government to live up to commitments to make all of its websites fully accessible to … Continue reading CANADIAN #GOVERNMENT TO BE TAKEN TO #COURT BY #BLIND WOMAN
#Blind Canadians Demand Halt to the Attack on #Employment Equity
News Release August 5, 2010 The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) is calling on the Federal Government to stop its attacks on Employment Equity. “All fair minded Canadians object to recent insinuations that unmerited candidates from equity-seeking groups are taking over all the jobs of ‘qualified white candidates’, thanks to Federal Employment Equity … Continue reading #Blind Canadians Demand Halt to the Attack on #Employment Equity
Air Canada breaks dying boy’s #wheelchair – this is not news people!!!
I just wanted to make a quick comment about the attention this story is getting in the news If you haven't read it yet, you can check out the Toronto Star's article. I just feel that while yes this is a very upsetting and frustrating issue, it happens a lot. I hope that some serious … Continue reading Air Canada breaks dying boy’s #wheelchair – this is not news people!!!
A New Video on #Chemtrails, but is it just preaching to the converted? Some thoughts on #film and issue #education in #activism
I saw a tweet about the trailer for this video, and decided to check it out. Based on that trailer it looks like a well put together and informative film, something I think people who have an interest in chemtrails should certainly consider checking out, but it did make me wonder about the ways social … Continue reading A New Video on #Chemtrails, but is it just preaching to the converted? Some thoughts on #film and issue #education in #activism
#AUDISM AND THE #TORONTO #POLICE SERVICE – IS A COMMUNITY FORUM ENOUGH?
This is a great start, but I think to truly be effective we need to open up discussion to issues of ableism as well as audism that took place in and around the G20. Such incidents speak to me of a need for better police training on these issues. Perhaps this is something to bring … Continue reading #AUDISM AND THE #TORONTO #POLICE SERVICE – IS A COMMUNITY FORUM ENOUGH?
#Poverty Elimination Bill Introduced
From Dignity for All: The Campaign for a poverty-free Canada On Thursday, June 17, NDP MP Tony Martin tabled private member's Bill C-545, An Act to Eliminate Poverty in Canada. Not only does this bill speak to a tremendous need in this country, it also reflects significant civil society consultation and multi-party collaboration. Congratulations to … Continue reading #Poverty Elimination Bill Introduced
#Amputee Has His Artificial Leg Ripped off by Police and Is Slammed in Makeshift Cell during #G20 Summit
by Doug Draper / July 7th, 2010 John Pruyn wasn't much in the mood for celebrating Canada Day this year. How could he be after the way he was treated a few days earlier in Toronto by figures of authority most of us were brought up to respect, our publicly paid-for police forces who are … Continue reading #Amputee Has His Artificial Leg Ripped off by Police and Is Slammed in Makeshift Cell during #G20 Summit
#AUDISM AND THE #TORONTO #POLICE SERVICE EVENT #G20
We have all heard the stories of the Toronto Police Services denying interpreters, accusing Deaf people of "faking", interpreting attempts to communicate as violence, misunderstanding facial expressions that are a part of our grammar as anger, and countless other acts of audism, discrimination, and violence. It is time to do something about it! Join us … Continue reading #AUDISM AND THE #TORONTO #POLICE SERVICE EVENT #G20
Sit Down, Fight Back 