Category: Social Movements
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Canada Since 1960: A People’s History
Canadian Dimension Toronto Book Launch: Toronto — 7 June 2016. Canadian Dimension magazine (CD) is this country’s oldest Left publication. In this new book, Canada Since 1960: A People’s History, 25 … Watch video »
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Who Earns Minimum Wage?
Minimum wages have been getting a lot of attention lately. And for good reason. Workers earning minimum wage often struggle to get enough hours, don’t have predictable schedules or advance … Keep reading »
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Joan Sangster, Bryan Palmer and Gaetan Heroux – Class Struggles, TO – Women and the Poor in the City’s History
A panel of activists and historians on the struggles of women and the poor in the city’s history. Watch video »
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The BJP and the Crisis of Liberal Democracy in India
Since the election of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in May 2014, there has been an unprecedented onslaught on workers’ rights along with a well-planned assault on democratic institutions, academic-cultural centres, intellectuals, left, progressive and secular groups, religious minorities, women and marginalized sections across India. Watch video »
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Crackdown on BDS: Criminalization of Dissent?
Toronto — 26 April 2016. On February 18, 2016 Canadian parliament passed a motion condemning “any and all attempts by Canadian organizations, groups or individuals to promote the BDS [Boycott … Watch video »
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What Remains of All Our Outrage?
It’s been five years since the massive occupation of May 15, 2011 that gave birth to the movement of los indignados, known as the 15M movement, followed by five years … Keep reading »
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The Attack on Democracy and Secularism in India
There are things. And there are conditions of existence of things. In India, as in all countries of the world, many social problems exist. Close to 700 million Indians do … Keep reading »
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Confronting Injustice, Choosing Social Activism
Bold and imaginative activism is difficult to find precisely at a time when we need it most. However, it is not the case that activism in general is in short … Keep reading »
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The Roots and Contours of Worker Rebellion in a Changing China
It is impossible to ignore the large and growing wave of worker strikes and protests now rocking China. Just last year there were over 2700 actions, double the numbers of … Keep reading »
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Austerity Gathers Pace in Volatile South Africa
A wedge is being quickly driven through Pretoria’s political elite, splitting even those who worked closely in the murky 1980s Durban spy scene during the fight against apartheid. Amongst the … Keep reading »
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An Iranian Classic: For the Continuation of the Dictatorship, Long Live Elections!
Iran’s parliamentary elections for the Islamic Consultative Assembly were held in parallel with the elections for the Assembly of Experts on 26 February. Iran is one of the main actors … Keep reading »
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Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Movement Intersections Across Palestinian, Indigenous, and Black Struggles Toronto — 8 March 2016. First launched in Toronto in 2005, IAW has grown to become one of the most important global events … Watch video »