No, it’s not April 1st, no FTB has not turned into the Onion and yes, you did read the headline correctly. Stephen Harper is to […]
Month: August 2014
Spaces of democracy: Riots, police brutality and direct democracy
In the past few days I’ve written extensively about the current events engulfing the St Louis suburb of Ferguson, Missouri. In my last article I went into […]
Solidarity with the enemy: When the oppressor wants to fight oppression
Honestly, I’m torn. I believe in solidarity with workers and I applaud protests that go where they’re not supposed to. I’m also not a huge […]
SPVM officers issue a ticket for a situation they created (AUDIO)
Lindsay Rockbrand got a $76 ticket from two SPVM officers for being in a public park between 11pm and 7am. Problem is, according to her, […]
A space for democracy: The Ferguson riots
It might seem incredible, even improbable, but as I write this article right now there’s a no-fly zone over an American town. It’s rarely stated […]
Ferguson: Don’t party too hard, things weren’t all that great to begin with
It was almost like a party. That’s how both mainstream corporate and independent media outlets along with a good chunk of people on the ground via Twitter […]
Qouleur’s annual 2QTPOC Festival graces Montreal (AUDIO)
Last week local Montreal collective Qouleur hosted a one week festival featuring screenings, workshops, and an art exhibit for the LGBTTQ community. The collective aims […]
Accessibilize Montreal demands more accessible transit (AUDIO)
Accessibilize Montreal, a local group committed to accessibility and “challenging mainstream perceptions of disability through direct action,” took such action last Friday at metro Places […]
The Sun News Doctrine: Conservative foreign policy in the 21st century
During past few weeks since the start of the Israeli operation of and collective punishment against the people of Gaza, which was supposedly triggered by […]