Tag: activism

Ending another day of meetings.

Sometimes it feels like my life is simply about sitting in meetings where people tell me what to do. At work, in the union, in my community organizations – the world is full of bosses who have great ideas and just need the bodies… Continue Reading “Ending another day of meetings.”

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The Tories hate me (and you too!)

Oh, the wheels of justice certainly do turn slowly. Over a year ago (May 1st), my union filed a charter challenge against the omnibus budget bill passed in the wake of the 1st prorogation of parliament (Bill C-10). Not only did that bill pass… Continue Reading “The Tories hate me (and you too!)”

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A brief reflection.

(Edited to correct an error made in identifying people as belonging to a group they do not) I’ve noticed a jump in my stats since I published my Under the Volcano talk on here yesterday, and I’ve got to say that makes me feel… Continue Reading “A brief reflection.”

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Activists take heart: Twenty years of making a difference

(This comprises the talk I was going to give at Under the Volcano but was unable to. I’ve added onto it a bit, mainly the intro, given the lack of constraints on time in print.) So, a few weeks ago, I got an email… Continue Reading “Activists take heart: Twenty years of making a difference”

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Hope and inspiration.

I’m feeling good today. Inspired even. I’ve got a Boulevards Alive meeting tomorrow night, and I’ve been thinking about local community organizing all day. As depressing as Eaarth starts out, I’m just getting to the end and McKibben’s prescription for the future is as… Continue Reading “Hope and inspiration.”

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