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Category Archives: Activism
Becoming a Non-Vegetarian
A friend I’ve known for a number of years has recently decided to foreswear their vegetarianism, which I would have thought was rather deep-seated, and begin eating animals again. This is common enough that it is not really worthy of … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Culture
Tagged animal rights, animal welfare, eating meat, ethics, vegan, Vegetarian
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Political Action and Inaction
When the phrase political action is bandied around it sends most people running for the television news rather than the dictionary. Most believe they know what political action entails, and they occasionally engage in it themselves, by standing outside buildings … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Climate Change, Politics
Tagged activism, Declaration of Independence, direct action, Doris Lessing The Good Terrorist, John Steinback In Dubious Battle, political action, protesting, Ralph Ellison Invisible Man, Thomas Jefferson and slaves
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The Gutting of the Community
Osborne Village was once a thriving community, but now the edges are being nibbled by big box stores and franchises. Of the coffee shops at the corner of Osborne and River none are locally owned and operated. That is a … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Winnipeg
Tagged Bribery and Corruption, Fighting City Hall, Osborne Village, Vi-Ann, Winnipeg
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