Articles
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Why I Walk the Line at U of O
This was my second day on the picket line, third day of the strike. And I’ll tell you, it’s not a situation that is pleasant. I wish I could just work and get paid and take care of my family. But this strike is about more than me. Keep reading…
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From “Héros” to “Fachos”? Populism in the North of France
Deindustrialization & the Politics of Our Times: A Series
The old mining and industrial basin in the north of France was once the political bastion of the left. Now it’s associated with the extreme right. What happened? Keep reading…
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Right-wing Populism in Germany: the Alternative Für Deutschland (AfD)
Deindustrialization & the Politics of Our Times: A Series
In Germany, the AfD party is casting itself as the nation’s social consciousness, and adorning its vision of societal well-being with ethnocentrism and nationalism. It is a powerful mix that the left will need to confront by returning to its core values of solidarity and social justice. Keep reading…
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The Can-Gatto (Cat-Dog) of Italian Politics
Deindustrialization & the Politics of Our Times: A Series
Populism thrives most where work is hard to come by and living conditions are deteriorating. It is in these places that a sense of community must be recovered. Keep reading…
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The Battle Over England’s Multi-Racial Working Class
Deindustrialization & the Politics of Our Times: A Series
There is a battle underway in England over what the nation stands for and to whom it belongs. The pivots are race and immigration, and the need to work together against exploitation and oppression has never been greater. Keep reading…
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Four More Years?
Deindustrialization & the Politics of Our Times: A Series
Now more than ever, we need to break with the false dichotomy of race versus class if we are to offer a credible alternative to right-wing populism. Keep reading…
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We Will Not Rest, We Will Not Stop
Building for Better in a Post-Pandemic Recovery
This Labour Day, unions are being called upon to implement anti-racist post-pandemic recovery plans. The calls to intensify the struggle against Canada’s police violence, economic apartheid and environmental racism are resounding. Keep reading…
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Zooming in Post-Pandemic Times
Adapting to a New Normal
If the shift to Zoom and Jitsi and Skype for meetings means that people, mostly women, with pressing responsibilities in their homes or at other jobs, are suddenly finding it easier, even just plain easy, to participate in their union, why would we not think seriously about making this a standard rather than a COVID-related exception? Keep reading…
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Care Work is Climate Work
Long-Term Care and a Green New Deal
We must ensure that care workers are well paid and unionized, with good benefits and vastly improved working conditions. That in itself is a climate solution. Keep reading…
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Breaking Into White Spaces
Black Woman in Green
Like others who’ve lamented the lack of racial diversity in North American parks, campgrounds, and conservation areas, blogger Jacqueline Scott can now rejoice in the release of Gloria Brown’s riveting memoir about her journey to forest service leadership. A review. Keep reading…
