From the Body Politic to the Bathhouse Raids: An Afternoon with Gerald Hannon

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  Presented by NSRAP and Solidarity Halifax. Join Rebecca Rose of NSRAP and Evan Coole of Solidarity Halifax as they lead an intimate afternoon conversion with Gerald Hannon. 2:30-4:30pm, Sunday, November 3 Company House, 2202 Gottingen St Admission is free with a suggested donation to the Scott Jones Foundation “I got hooked, I guess on … [Read More]

The Future of the Status Quo: The Left After the Nova Scotia Election

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Platypus Halifax hosted a panel event which took place the University of Kings College in Halifax, Canada, on October 9, 2013. Panelists: Howard Epstein (outgoing NDP MLA for Halifax Chebucto) Judy Haiven (Solidarity Halifax, Saint Mary’s University) Alex Khasnabish (Halifax Radical Imagination Project, Mount Saint Vincent University) >>Listen to audio here Description: This Nova Scotia election … [Read More]

Election Medley

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Solidarity Halifax members Judy Haiven and Evan Coole write to The Coast‘s editor with their thoughts on the election. Letters originally published on October 3, 2013. In response to Blake Hunsleys’ article on why he’s not voting for the NDP (“Here’s why I’m not voting for Derrell Dexter,” Voice of the City, September 26), I … [Read More]

Memo from City Council to Residents: Out with the Poor, In With the Rich!

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By Solidarity Halifax member, Omri Haiven. Originally published in the Halifax Media Coop on October 3, 2013. “The Roy [Building], without a doubt, will be the jewel in the crown in Halifax’s Historic Downtown,” “Residents’ entitlements will include world-class hotel style amenities, executive concierge, porter services and cutting edge security. The Roy, with its forever … [Read More]

Queer and anti-capitalist? You are not alone

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Solidarity Halifax Queer Caucus. Homos ya don’t wanna mess with. Uniting queers against capitalism. Queer or LGBT? Opposed to capitalism’s destruction of people’s lives and our planet? Maybe you should think about joining!

VIDEO: Nova Scotia NEEDS rent control!

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Nova Scotia ACORN held a townhall on September 27, 2013 to discuss tenants rights and rent control. Panelists included community activist and Solidarity Halifax member Evan T. Coole, and Bruce Muir of Dalhousie Legal Aid. The evening was moderated by social worker and Solidarity Halifax member Jackie Barkley and also featured ACORN organizer Shay Enxuga. … [Read More]

STATEMENT: The Provincial Election, Voting and Organizing

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1. As members of Solidarity Halifax we believe another world is possible. Capitalism is not the best humanity can do. 2. We believe that deep, meaningful change in our society can only come from below through collective action of masses of people.  Change cannot come from on high by a queen, politician or bureaucrat. 3. … [Read More]

Message of caring in time of grief

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Members of Solidarity Halifax share our deep sadness and extend condolences to our friend, supporter, and most recently, the curator of the People’s Museum, Natasha Krzyzewski.  Yesterday morning, Natasha’s mother, Karen Krzyzewski, died in the horrible bus/train colllision in Ottawa.  While we cannot begin to experience the depth of her loss, we send our message … [Read More]

Shout Out for Public Ownership

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Solidarity Halifax members Jackie Barkley and Erin Dalton send letters to the editor at the Chronicle Herald in response to the continued expansion of the Emera/Nova Scotia Power corporate empire on the backs of Nova Scotians. Originally published in the Chronicle Herald on September 4, 2013. Further below, Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council President and … [Read More]

New Look!

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Solidarity Halifax unveils its new look! Thanks to ALL CAPS Design! Read their thoughts on the design work HERE.