
COVID capitalism and the fight for the future
Like most, I’ve been caught up in the cogs of capitalism. And judging from many stories of others around the world, I know capitalism sucks…
Like most, I’ve been caught up in the cogs of capitalism. And judging from many stories of others around the world, I know capitalism sucks…
Apparently there is an alternative. The events of the past few weeks make it obvious that the mantra of neoliberalism – the idea that there…
Two emergency orders by Ontario’s Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care have outlined temporary measures that administrators of hospitals and nursing homes may utilize to…
As the number of recently unemployed workers grows due to the economic crisis triggered by COVID-19, so too does the number of people who intend…
Michelle is a municipal parks worker in rural Ontario. Despite having what many would consider a “good government job,” she is witnessing a complete failure…
A new scientific report has highlighted the dangers of ignoring COVID-19, and the limitations of short-term simple mitigation strategies. But media and politicians are using…
Despite BC having the some of the highest confirmed numbers of cases and deaths related to COVID-19 in the country, and despite increased federal and…
We’re told we need to “flatten the curve” of the pandemic to prevent a health crisis, but how do we do this? We need to…
“The poorest amongst us are being hurt by people who are unnecessarily hoarding,” bellowed Alberta premier Jason Kenney at a news conference on Monday. Kenney’s…
Like many workers, Holly McDaniel finds herself facing an uncertain future in the context of COVID-19. “The financial impact has been swift and hard,” says…
James is one of many in Southern Ontario continuing to work in shipping and receiving during the pandemic. He works night shifts with a skeleton…
Social distancing has sent many of us to our homes and changed our landscape for organizing. No mass meetings, rallies, phone banking and the other…