Artist and Solidarity Halifax member Emily Davidson shares her thoughts on the importance of the Khyber in our community. Originally posted at the Halifax Media Coop. I’ve danced all night at the Khyber. I’ve watched my favourite bands at the Khyber. I’ve played in my own bands at the Khyber. I’ve seen art I loved, … [Read More]
The Coast gave Solidarity Halifax a nod in its Back to School guide, recommending us in its list of Five ways to be an activist in Halifax. Here’s what they had to say: “Many post-secondary students experience the divisive reality of capitalism when paying tuition. While that financial drain means less beer money for some, … [Read More]
By Judy Haiven. Judy is a member of Solidarity Halifax and teaches in the Management Department, Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax. Originally published at the Halifax Media Coop. Labour Day 2014: What’s Brewing? As we approach the Labour Day holiday, a new interest in unions is coming from an unlikely quarter. Servers … [Read More]
By Judy Haiven. Judy is a member of Independent Jewish Voices- Canada and of Solidarity Halifax. She teaches at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax. Originally published at the Halifax Media Coop. Our public broadcaster doesn’t want to cover pro-Palestinian peace efforts… It’s one block away from headquarters, but no one comes to see. It’s at … [Read More]
By Ben Sichel. Ben is a teacher in Dartmouth and author of the P-12 education section for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ Alternative Provincial Budget. Originally published at no need to raise your hand. There’s a rally in Halifax this Tuesday in solidarity with the people of Ferguson, Missouri, and all black youth. If … [Read More]
Don’t miss this talk at the Peoples Social Forum by Solidarity Halifax and Ottawa-based Solidarity Against Austerity. Despite the economic crisis of 2008 and the austerity turn by governments, the left in Canada has had plenty of difficulty building organizations capable of fighting back. How can the left rebuild local organizations capable of building a … [Read More]
COMMUNITY GATHERING Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/503970186414415/ Tuesday, August 19 4:30pm Victoria Park (opposite Public Gardens) Michael Brown was supposed to be starting college this week. On August 9th, the unarmed Black youth was shot dead, eight times by Ferguson police. Hundreds of irate Fergusons took to the streets yelling: “Hands up, don’t shoot!” The police responded … [Read More]
By Ben Sichel. Ben is a teacher in Dartmouth and author of the P-12 education section for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ Alternative Provincial Budget. Originally published at no need to raise your hand. Many years ago, many people had no qualms about calling themselves “white.” Today, more people seem to be squeamish … [Read More]
A news release from the Halifax-Dartmouth and District Labour Council. HDDLC President Kyle Buott is a member of Solidarity Halifax. For Immediate Release August 8, 2014 Unemployment Up, Liberals Have No Plan Halifax, NS – Statistics Canada released the monthly Labour Force Survey today showing that while unemployment was down across Canada, it is up … [Read More]
By Judy Haiven. She is a member of Independent Jewish Voices-Canada (Halifax chapter) and of Solidarity Halifax, and teaches at Saint Mary’s University. Originally published at the Halifax Media Coop. Why Mulcair is now backing medical care for wounded Palestinian children from Gaza — he just endorsed Israel bombing them It’s a kind of pornography. … [Read More]