Progressive Politics
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From  NEW! Belly of the BeastFrom: Alexa! |
Chronicles her time at the head of Nova Scotia’s NDP, and as the province’s only NDP MLA. Explores her work and legislative battles, her passion, charisma, and magnetism, as well as … | Stephen Kimber | 58 | 2021 | $5.80 Add |
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From  Bucking a Losing TrendGlimpses of Grassroots Unionism From: Quiet No More |
Chapter three then studies the impact of grassroots activism in trade unions. Following a review of the debate on the “crisis” in working class politics, I bring in examples to … | Joel D. Harden | 48 | 2013 | $4.80 Add |
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From  Connections between Positive Psychology and the Happiness Movement |
The Positive Psychology Movement – Happiness Determinants – Workplace Happiness | Jean Crowder; Laura Musikanski; Rhonda Phillips | 5 | 2019 | $0.50 Add |
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From  NEW! Guilt Trip |
In this chapter, the author explores how charges of hypocracy are leveled at environmentalists who have children. | Sami Grover | 18 | 2021 | $1.80 Add |
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From  NEW! Orange Crash: the 2015 Federal ElectionFrom: From Layton to Singh |
Chapter 4 examines the NDP’s failure to maintain the surge in popularity experienced under Layton’s leadership in the 2015 Federal Election. The chapter covers topics including … | Matt Fodor | 19 | 2022 | $1.90 Add |
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From  Our bodies, our minds, mental shortcuts, and the mediaFrom: Too Dumb for Democracy? |
Chapter Four focuses on why it is so difficult to make well informed discussions. The chapter explores our biological and psychological motivations behind our abilities towards good political … | David Moscrop | 27 | 2019 | $2.70 Add |
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From  State socialismFrom: SOS |
Chapter 3 focuses on state Socialism, discussing its roots in the 19th century, the relationship between communism and social democracy, a comparison of two social democracies (François … | Richard Swift | 15 | 2016 | $1.50 Add |
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From  The Characteristics of the Nordic Countries’ Policies |
The Nordic model — that is, the modes of governance specific to Scandinavia and Finland — is examined in this chapter. All Nordic policies that in one way or another reduce social … | Dominique Côté; Marie-France Raynault; Sébastien Chartrand | 18 | 2015 | $1.80 Add |
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From  NEW! The Fight for Water JusticeFrom: Still Hopeful |
In Chapter Four Barlow focuses on the fight for water justice and her own activism. The chapter focuses on topics such as the commercialization of Canadian water, the North American Free Trade … | Maude Barlow | 41 | 2022 | $4.10 Add |
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From  NEW! When Change is Your Only OptionPart 2. You are Formidable: Your Superpower From: Women Winning Office |
In When Change is Your Only Option Nash provides a brief history of her own life and how she first became involved in activism and labour politics. Nash describes her time working with the … | Peggy Nash | 8 | 2022 | $0.80 Add |
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From  NEW! Where the Fuck Are We in Your Dystopia? |
In “Where the Fuck Are We in Your Dystopia?” the author explores their love and issues with the genre of feminist dystopian fiction. Discussing gender roles, the #MeToo movement, … | Lori Fox | 24 | 2022 | $2.40 Add |
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From  Why the Liberals’ Strange DeclineFrom: Power Trap |
Looks at the slow decline of the Liberal Party from Majority governments to being beaten by the Conservatives. Concludes that it was due to the lack of renovating their organization and it seemed … | Paul Adams | 37 | 2012 | $3.70 Add |
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From NEW! Activism in Movements or Electoral Politics, or BothPart 2. You are Formidable: Your Superpower From: Women Winning Office |
In Activism in Movements or Electoral Politics, or Both Nash discusses the need for progressive politicians in office to bring in social, economic, environmental, and political justice into … | Peggy Nash | 9 | 2022 | $0.90 Add |
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From NEW! Big Oil Wants to Talk About Your Carbon Footprint |
This chapter details the efforts of oil companies to cover up their own climate research, as well as how we can pressure these companies into doing more to protect the environment and move away … | Sami Grover | 17 | 2021 | $1.70 Add |
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From Family and Work-Life Balancing Policies |
This chapter examines the family policies of the Nordic countries, which emphasize financial support measures, allocation of parental leave, and work-life balance. | Dominique Côté; Marie-France Raynault; Sébastien Chartrand | 10 | 2015 | $1.00 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 |
