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SUMMARY:Protect Trans Kids! Rally against anti-2SLGTBQIA+ hate!
DESCRIPTION:This coming Wednesday\, September 20th\, anti-2SLGBTQIA+ activists plan to rally on Parliament Hill as well as in a number of cities across the country for a so-called “Million Person March.” While they claim to be in support of “parental rights\,” this is nothing more than yet another anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate rally. \nMany of the people behind this hateful protest are familiar faces from previous anti-2SLGBTQIA+ mobilizaions in Ottawa – homophobic and transphobic activist Kamel El-Cheikh\, anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate group Save Canada\, as well as the usual gathering of homophobic convoy activists and other far-right networks. \nGiven the recent policy changes in Saskatchewan and New Brunswick targeting trans youth\, and recent comments from Doug Ford as well as Education Minister Steven Lecce floating similar policies in Ontario\, it is important that we come together at this time to show that the voices of these homophobic and transphobic bigots do not represent the majority and do not represent our community. \nThat’s why\, at the same time as they are gathering on Parliament Hill\, we are going to be gathering in front of the Supreme Court of Canada to show our support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and our opposition to the so-called “parents rights” agenda that is nothing more than thinly veiled homophobia and transphobia. \nWe’ve beaten the far right before\, and with your support\, we can do so again. \nWe will be joined by our allies from Horizon Ottawa\, the Ottawa District Labour Council\, as well as a number of unions and community groups who have come together to send a message of solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. \nAs always\, review the Safety Plan to see how to best keep yourself and your friends safe. In particular: \n\nDo not give interviews to far right media outlets or “independent journalists”\nDon’t debate far-right trolls. Drown them out with chants and noise! Especially if they are filming or livestreaming and looking for content.\nDo not film supporters without their permission\, and do not livestream. Do film the far right\, fake journalists\, and the police in order to protect yourself and your friends.\nProtect your identity. Mask up\, and use signs\, flags\, umbrellas\, etc.\, to protect yourself from being photographed by far right activists or fake news outlets.\nDo not talk to the police\nMaintain situational awareness\, and watch each others’ backs\nTry to arrive and leave as a group\nCheck the weather\, drive safely and dress appropriately! Give yourself plenty of time to arrive!\n\nWe are also encouraging people to contact their representatives – in particular school trustees and MPPs – to express their support for gender-affirming policies and inclusive education\, and their opposition to any policies that would forcibly out trans youth. \nFor additional information on who is behind these anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate rallies\, please see our (parody – but informative!) website 1 Million March for Children.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/protect-trans-kids-rally-against-anti-2slgtbqia-hate/
LOCATION:Supreme Court of Canada\, 301 Wellington Street\, Ottawa\, K1A 0J1
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SUMMARY:You're Invited: Tipping Point for Advanced Capitalism Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:The Institute of Political Economy\, Carleton University\, and the Canadian Centre of Policy Alternatives are excited to announce a book launch for David Livingstone’s 2023 Tipping Point for Advanced Capitalism: Class\, Class Consciousness\, and Activism in the “Knowledge Economy “\, published by Fernwood Press. \nThe event will be held on September 20\, 2023\, from 4 pm to 6 pm in the Senate Room\, Rm 608\, Pigiarvik\, with remarks from Dr. Livingstone and a conversation on the book stimulated by activist readers from the Ottawa community. Please RSVP here: https://carleton.ca/politicaleconomy/fall-2023-ipe-book-launch/ \nTipping Point for Advanced Capitalism is a pathbreaking study of the changing class makeup of the Canadian\, other G7 and Nordic labour forces since the 1980s\, documenting especially the rise of non-managerial professional employees. The book provides unprecedented tracking of the links between employment classes and higher levels of class consciousness\, including the often hidden political consciousness of corporate capitalists as well as the extent of oppositional and revolutionary consciousness among non-managerial workers. The large differences exposed between class conscious capitalists and these non-managerial workers on issues of poverty reduction and global warming reveal the strategic roles these key class agents play in actions to defend or transform advanced capitalism. The most concerted evidence-based study to bring class back into grasping the intimately linked ecological\, economic and political crises we now face. The TPAC book is now available for order: https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/tipping-point-for-advanced-capitalism.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/youre-invited-tipping-point-for-advanced-capitalism-book-launch/
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SUMMARY:OPIRG-Carleton RadFrosh: Activism\, Investigative Work Needed In Face of Challenging Consumer and Community Issues
DESCRIPTION:Ken Rubin will first talk about several challenging key consumer and community issues to be met and then provide examples of his investigative and FOI experiences. This will be followed by questions and a discussion on why activism and investigative work matter. \nKen Rubin is an Ottawa investigative public interest researcher\, a citizens’ advocate\, an author\, a civil libertarian\, and an organic farmer. He is a very well known commentator on the access and privacy legislation in Canada. He has filed and analyzed thousands of requests for public and personal information. His work has resulted in hundreds of media stories. He has written and published many articles and reports on government secrecy and privacy and surveillance practices. He has acted as an access consultant to a variety of media\, public interest groups\, political parties\, labour unions\, research groups\, trade associations\, and individuals. Many of his Federal Court actions for freedom of information are referred to as benchmark cases. He has helped promote improvements in freedom of information and privacy protection legislation in Canada\, including amending the federal access act to penalize officials for record alteration violations. He has appeared before numerous parliamentary committees and is a columnist for the Hill Times. For over 50 years\, he has been involved in a wide range of regional and national public actions that include food and air safety\, health and environmental protection issues and telecommunications. \nRegister online here: https://bit.ly/InvestigativeWork
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/opirg-carleton-radfrosh-activism-investigative-work-needed-in-face-of-challenging-consumer-and-community-issues/
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