Category: Culture/Media
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How Barbara Ehrenreich Exposed the ‘Positive Thinking’ Industry
We can thank the late economic justice warrior for her groundbreaking contribution in showing that “positive thinking” is part of a whitewashing of economic inequality. Keep reading »
The Activist’s Antidote: A Conversation about Depression, Hopelessness, and Burnout
We are social creatures – we like to be heard. Yet, an enduring tragedy of modern society remains that there are things more often left unsaid, on the rare occasion … Keep reading »
The Dangers of Working-Class Women’s Football: 100 Years After the English FA Ban
For many sports fans in Canada, the most memorable moment of this past summer’s Olympic Games in Japan was the triumph of the Canadian women’s soccer team, a heart-stopping penalty-shootout … Keep reading »
Social Justice Must Include Arts Funding
A new report on the solidarity economy details how investments in culture can support economic and racial justice. Keep reading »
Warehouse Workers Review Nomadland
Warehouse workers give their review of Nomadland, winner of the Oscar for Best Picture. A group of former employees at the Dollarama warehouse discuss the grueling realities of the new … Watch video »
Trouble in the Garden: A Discussion with the Filmmakers
A discussion of the politics of Trouble In the Garden, with filmmakers Roz Owen and Raven Sinclair. Bailed out and taken in by a brother she hasn’t seen in years, … Watch video »
Socialists on Social Media /w Dr. Tanner Mirrlees
In the digital age, socialists have used the Internet to their advantage, both for messaging and organizing. But what kind of a radical politics can really emerge from the clutches of capital and their dominance of Big Tech? Listen to audio »
Voices Beyond Borders: A Poetic and Musical Tribute to Paul Robeson
An evening of poetry and music to commemorate Paul Robeson’s vibrant, heroic voice raised in artful resistance. A tribute to Robeson’s contribution to workers’ internationalism, and a celebration of Black History Month. Featuring presentations/performances by George Elliot Clarke, Lillian Allen, Evie Shockley, Michael Fraser, Honey Novick, Jim Phelan, and Giovanna Riccio. Watch video »
Booklaunch: The Diary of Dukesang Wong: A Voice from Gold Mountain
Launch of The Diary of Dukesang Wong: A Voice From Gold Mountain (Talon Books, 2020), with editor and author David McIlwraith, as well as Judy Fong Bates and other guests. … Watch video »
Artists and the Front Lines of Political Resistance
The artist collective behind the naked Trump statues is releasing its new documentary during election season. Keep reading »
Will Escaping Americans Test Canada’s Capacity for Sympathy?
When Donald Trump was elected in 2016, I started hearing from American friends that they were thinking of migrating to Canada. Sensing that most of them didn’t really mean it, … Keep reading »
Not Completely a Company Town
Peter Findlay’s documentary film Company Town provides a welcome opening to initiate discussion and debate about the closure of General Motor’s once massive (it had 23,000 workers at one time) … Keep reading »