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Trudeau has opened a path to a democratic future. We'll get there by leaving him behind

the views expressed — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 18:24:35 +0000

In just one year, Justin Trudeau's Liberal government has gone from being an agent of change to a scion of entrenched power. Though the dozens of consultations the Liberals have unleashed are ultimately discrediting the party, they may have already opened the door to a more hopeful and democratic future.

We've heard the story of Trudeau's quick trip from hope to demoralization a few times at this point, but here's a quick recap.

How to build a better world with Donald Trump in the White House: A partial list

The Activist Toolkit — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 20:09:37 +0000

A first draft:

1. Send love to everyone who is feeling personally scared for themselves or their families and loved ones because of The Result. Open to immediate requests for care, support and solidarity.

2. Set aside fight-or-flight response in order to align deeply with the most effective use of our time on this planet, from an intention of compassionate action.

3. Vigorously and resolutely engage people who seek to blind themselves and others to the central contribution of neoliberalism to where we find ourselves. (And, when needed, consciously tap a bit of that fight-or-flight to boost the aforementioned vigour.)

'The End of Protest' challenges activists to rethink their tactics

rabble staff — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 17:25:16 +0000

March 3, 2016

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Occupy Wall Street co-initiator Micah White's new book "The End of Protest: A New Playbook for Revolution" has a solid message for activists: Don't protest the same way twice.

Three months into the Trudeau Era, how can progressives best fight for a better Canada?

the views expressed — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 18:14:14 +0000

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Stopping pipelines is the Trudeau government's official policy -- they just don't know it yet

the views expressed — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 19:11:28 +0000

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Trudeau's cabinet has diversity, but conservative white men will keep the purse strings

the views expressed — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 21:36:38 +0000

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Justin Trudeau's charm: A social movement guide to cooptation

rabble staff — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 18:46:59 +0000

Friday, October 23, 2015

With a Liberal prime minister, it's time for progressives to make themselves heard and keep their eye on the prize.

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Crash the parties: Believe it or not, elections are the perfect time to get radical

yves engler — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 04:14:09 +0000

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Election season can be the worst time to be a radical. Which is to say, it's tough to be someone who believes that fundamental systemic change is needed when the parties that have our democratic imagination in a sleeper hold are sucking the air out of the living rooms of the nation pitching their tweaks to the status quo.