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Tag Archives: activism
Falling fast
Three decades after the so-called ‘War of the Woods,’ the logging of B.C.’s ancient forests goes on, prompting protest from a new generation of eco-activists
Capitalism’s connection to our ever-worsening mental health
Andray Domise: Despite headlines constantly blaring that our standard of living is ever increasing, social stressors gnaw away at the foundations of our collective psyche
The left must stand against capitalism. Now.
Andray Domise: People who hold left-leaning ideals have to quit kidding themselves by believing that capitalism exists as a benevolent or even neutral social arrangement
The Kinder Morgan pipeline debate, explained
Kinder Morgan’s 1,000-kilometre expansion project has become a national rallying cry for environmentalists, sparked protests from Indigenous communities, caused a trade war between two provinces and brought about the arrest of a federal party leader. Could this be the Standing Rock of the North?
Gord Downie championed Indigenous rights. But did he make a difference?
‘Activism is not about embracing a famous person who makes an album about a situation. It’s about facing hard truths that may make you feel uncomfortable’
“Activism is heart work”: How to resist without burnout
How do you stay motivated while sustaining movement? Janaya Khan shares her self-care practices and speaks with four seasoned activists about their own
The problem with #slacktivism
The latest trend of supporting causes through social media isn’t just useless—it’s making things worse
Armchair activists have rarely been so numerous—or powerful
From SeaWorld opposition to Chris Brown’s cancelled concerts, how Change.org amplified the act of protest
Campus activism is in the toilet (paper)
Students say low-quality loo roll has got to go