Political Activism
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From  NEW! Mike Harris and the "Common Sense" CounterrevolutionFrom: Class Action |
In Mike Harris and the “Common Sense” Counterrevolution Hanson explores the distinctly neo-liberal turn education took after the NDP left office in Ontario and the rise of … | Andy Hanson | 23 | 2021 | $2.30 Add |
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From  Mirrors or MiragePolitical Parties and Grassroots Movements From: Quiet No More |
Chapter four surveys the relationship between progressive political parties and grassroots activism; a case is made that a grassroots influence in electoral politics is emerging, but one … | Joel D. Harden | 46 | 2013 | $4.60 Add |
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From  Mission AccomplishedFrom: Fighting Dirty |
This chapter details the end of the long and hard legal battle. | Poh-Gek Forkert | 6 | 2017 | $0.60 Add |
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From  NEW! Moving People: Relocation and Urban RenewalFrom: The Spirit of Africville |
In this chapter, Donald Clairmont describes how the City of Halifax forcibly displaced the residents of Africville in the name of urban renewal. Clairmont explains how the city used bureaucratic … | The Africville Genealogy Society | 22 | 2026 | $2.20 Add |
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From  Myth 1The Problem Is Overconsumption! From: Ecology for the 99% |
This chapter deconstructs the narrative that consumers should bear the weight of environmental guilt, explaining that wealthy people and the issue of production pollute more than consumers. | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 14 | 2024 | $1.40 Add |
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From Myth 11Capitalism Is Inescapable Because Selfishness Is a Part of Human Nature From: Ecology for the 99% |
This chapter critiques the "human nature" justification for capitalism by demonstrating the ways many societies have historically prioritized mutual aid and cooperation over individual … | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 8 | 2024 | $0.80 Add |
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From Myth 14There’s No Alternative to Capitalism Anyway From: Ecology for the 99% |
This chapter outlines the practical organization of a democratically planned economy, highlighting how this model would be more environmentally responsible. | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 14 | 2024 | $1.40 Add |
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From Myth 15Democracy Is Slow, but the Climate Crisis Can’t Wait! From: Ecology for the 99% |
This section discusses the need for enhanced democratic engagement in response to the climate crisis, emphasizing citizen empowerment. | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 8 | 2024 | $0.80 Add |
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From Myth 16There’s Nothing Left to Do, It’s the End! From: Ecology for the 99% |
This section explains the importance of standing up to powerful political and economic groups by establishing a large-scale, environmentalist, popular power. | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 6 | 2024 | $0.60 Add |
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From Myth 17The Problem Is That People Have Become Too Individualistic From: Ecology for the 99% |
This section highlights the need to build trust with people outside of the climate activist community, giving them time to adopt collective organizing practices and new ideals that support … | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 7 | 2024 | $0.70 Add |
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From Myth 18The Only Way to Mobilize People Is to Have Charismatic Leaders From: Ecology for the 99% |
This chapter explores the belief that prominent leaders drive social movements, arguing their influence is actually limited. It highlights the importance of strong, collective organization as … | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 5 | 2024 | $0.50 Add |
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From Myth 19All We Need Is to Elect an Eco-Friendly Government! From: Ecology for the 99% |
This chapter explains that electing environmentally conscious governments is not enough to enact climate action. It emphasizes the need for pre-election action to highlight the urgency and … | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 6 | 2024 | $0.60 Add |
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From Myth 2The Problem Is Overpopulation! From: Ecology for the 99% |
This chapter reconsiders the dominant discourse which says that overpopulation is a primary contributor to the environmental crisis, discussing the harmful discourse resulting from this belief. | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 7 | 2024 | $0.70 Add |
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From Myth 20People Have to Organize through Social Media! From: Ecology for the 99% |
This section argues that online activism is less effective than in-person engagement, since it mostly reaches those already aware of environmental issues and rarely persuades new audiences. | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 6 | 2024 | $0.60 Add |
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From Myth 3New Tech Will Come to Our Rescue! From: Ecology for the 99% |
This chapter examines the idea that the adoption of new technologies, such as geoengineering, will help mitigate the climate crisis. It explores how these proposed technologies risk further … | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 12 | 2024 | $1.20 Add |
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From Myth 4The Real Problem Is the Religion of Infinite Growth! From: Ecology for the 99% |
This chapter interrogates the belief that economic growth can solve social and ecological problems, advocating for a decrease in production and degrowth policies. | Alain Savard; Arnaud Theurillat-Cloutier; Charles Simard; Clément de Gaulejac; Frédéric Legault | 10 | 2024 | $1.00 Add |
