A Space to Exist: School Boards and Anti-Palestinian Racism

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Iman and Lev both testify to an environment rife with anti-Palestinian racism and misrepresentations of what antisemitism is, even before the presentation of the report. If implemented, political expressions for Palestine would be categorized as discrimination, leaving Palestinian/allied students and educators without a voice.

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Process as Punishment: Prosecution of Protest 56:14

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After almost five weeks on the line, a 96% strike mandate and many concessions, Canadian Postal Workers weren't able to have a say in their contract, yet again. What does it mean when one of the strongest unions in Canada hasn't been able to negotiate a fair deal in 12+ years? Find out from the rank and file what happened and where they can go from here. Strike Captain, Stop Steward and Mail Carrier Sera sits down with Host Jessa McLean to talk about the dealings with Canada Post bosses, the attempts to build militancy inside the union and more... All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon End Song Credit: " What Unions Did for You ", Dave Pomeroy Resources: CBC: Labour minister asks Canada Industrial Relations Board to step into Canada Post contract dispute…

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Jews Say No to Genocide 48:16

26 weeks ago48:16

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Two organizers from this growing coalition unpack their recent action on Parliament Hill, and the identity crisis being purposely crafted by the Israeli lobby to thwart the work being done to liberate Palestine. Serena Sairan and Lauren Moses-Brettler, both from Jews Say No to Genocide, join Host Jessa McLean, for a discussion about individual responsibility, group decision making in a fluid political environment and finding new ways to keep the pressure on Canadian politicians to realize an #ArmsEmbargoNow CALL TO ACTION: Sign the Petition to End the Arms Embargo Now All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Follow us on Instagram Resources: Democracy Now - Live Report from Action on Parliament Hill - JSNTG More Links From: Jews Say No to Genocide Jews Say No to Genocide on Instagram…

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Rabble Rants: Deny, Defend, Depose 42:45

27 weeks ago42:45

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What are we to think of the public's response to United Health CEO Brian Thompson's death? Cross-posted from our Rabble Rants feed : Hosts Jessa McLean and Santiago Helou Quintero provide a class analysis of the case and the media frenzy around it. They also give insight into just how bad a company United Health is, and what our reactions should be to social murder. Song credit (end of episode): Jesse Welles , via TikTok To be sure you catch all our Rabble Rants , subscribe wherever you catch your podcasts. ______ All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Follow us on Instagram Resources: There's anger behind the internet's reactions to the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO : NPR AP News: Hurry up and wait: Docs say insurers increasingly interfere Forbes: How Much Does Health Insurance Cost? CNN: US Healthcare Rankings…

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Change Course: Stigmatizing Capitalism on Campus 59:39

28 weeks ago59:39

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Climate justice organizers talk about the changing landscape of campus organizing across Turtle Island, divestment as a tactic and the increasingly heavy hand of university administrators in so-called Canada. Celine, Levi and Evelyn all came to Change Course from different backgrounds and with slightly different political priorities, as we all do, but they have found common ground for growth in targeting the big banks for their role in the systems that oppresses us. Included are reports from Western University and University of Ottawa on their escalations against student demonstrations, and a workable list of skills we could all be working on. __________ All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Follow us on Instagram Resources: Banks OFF Campus Campaign CBC: Western University Students Blindsided IG Post on UofOttawa Sit-In Homepage - Change Course…

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Being Pragmatic: Inside the NS NDP 1:11:24

29 weeks ago1:11:24

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The Nova Scotia NDP recently removed a candidate over their support for Palestine. This isn't the first time, not for the NS NDP or its counterparts across Canada. This episode provides insight into why so many members choose to stay and what the detriments of that are. For an even deeper dive, check out our podcast playlist, INSIDE THE NDP . _______________ All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Follow us on Instagram Resources: CBC: Ontario NDP Removes Sarah Jama from Caucus Global News: NS NDP Candidate Tammy Jakeman Speaks Publicly…

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Masking as a Revolutionary Act 48:09

30 weeks ago48:09

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COVID AWARE ORGANIZING If we're going to build accessible, safe spaces to organize, that needs to include ways to reduce COVID transmissions amongst our comrades. Shira Lurie , a COVID aware activist with Protect our Province Nova Scotia (POPNS) and Mask for Mask Queers, joins host Jessa McLean to give easy, affordable precautions we can incorporate into our organizing and event planning. Filling in the gaps where our governments have failed to protect us isn't new to progressives. Neither is having to buck popular trends, or create new ones. So why the resistance to masking and other initiatives around air quality? We unpack that and how we can start to bring more people along, even after five years. _______________ All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Follow us on Instagram Resources: COVID Conscious Under Capitalism - Blueprints of Disruption Rabble Rants: Mask Bans (podcast episode) Need a Mask? Can you Donate a Mask? DonateMask.ca How to build your own Corsi-Rosenthal Box - Corsi-Rosenthal Foundation Guest: Shira Lurie…

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The IHRA, Fascism and Upholding Colonial Violence 50:48

31 weeks ago50:48

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Canada recently adopted the IHRA definition of antisemitism, which is nothing but unmasked anti-Palestinian racism that looks to criminalize criticisms of Israeli State. The Ontario Progressive Conservatives are going to pay organizations like CIJA $550 million to teach that definition in schools. Our hosts remind us all of this is coming at a time where the Canadian state is spending unprecedented resources on weaponizing the legal system against activists . The repercussions are already being felt. Within days of the adoption of the IHRA, the Crown dropped charges against a woman, not because she didn't commit the violence she was accused of, but because it was justified by the mere mention of a Free Palestine. Why is Canada so invested in defending Israel's occupation and genocide of Palestinians? People may not like the answer.... ________________ All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Follow us on Instagram Resources: CBC: Hijab Assault Charges Withdrawn CBC: Ontario expands Holocaust education in schools to combat rise in antisemitism Harsha Walia: Colonialism, racism and the IHRA | The Monitor…

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Democrats Lose. Our Plans Stay the Same. 15:42

32 weeks ago15:42

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We will remember this 5th of November. A bonus Rabble Rants for the Blueprints of Disruption audience in response to the 2024 U.S. Presidential election. While some blame voters and activists, our hosts examine how the DNC is to blame and what the results mean for the movements we feature on the show. To be sure you don't miss another Rabble Rants, subscribe here. All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Be sure to catch more RABBLE RANTS on its dedicated feed . You can also follow us on Instagram…

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Activate the Tenant Class with the Neighbourhood Organizing Centre 54:59

32 weeks ago54:59

54:59

This installment of the TENANT POWER series features three members of the Ottawa Neighbourhood Organizing Centre (NOC) and their work supporting tenants in their fight against landlords, and of course, capitalism. The work of the NOC began in the most organic way. By going into their community and talking to as many people as possible. Listening to their neighbours and finding common ground. Overwhelmingly, people needed and most importantly, wanted to fight, as tenants. Hear how they continue to learn from one another and build power where they are. Quite literally going door by door, building by building and block by block to Activate the Tenant Class. Guests: Seema Shafei, Shivangi Misra, Ethan Mitchell CALLS TO ACTION: If you are a tenant organization, please reach out to NOC through their Instagram, or email us at bpofdisruption@gmail.com Donations can be made to the Bank Block Tenants here ____________ All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Follow us on Instagram Resources: “A So-called Tenants’ Union”: Defining the Organizational Power of Tenants within and outside the Law Follow NOC on Instagram…

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Defending Against Demovictions w/Bank Block Tenants 46:22

33 weeks ago46:22

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The wealthy bought up the neighbourhood like their own personal game of Monopoly. Now they want to tear down some of the only affordable units in Ottawa - places where some of called home for 40 years. Demovictions, like renovictions are eating away at the bottom of the housing market, targeting low cost rentals and turning them into places most people can not afford. Even with new renoviction bylaws in place, there is seemingly no help coming from City Hall for the tenants on Bank Street. We interview Ben Emond from Bank Street Tenants and ask about their beginnings; how they came together after all receiving N13s (eviction notices). We hear about the resistance they've faced from their landlord, the rubberstamping approvals process at City Hall and the tactics the these tenants are using to push back against it all. All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Follow us on Instagram Resources: Bank Street Tenants Confront Smart Living Properties to say No to Mass Eviction - The Leveller Learn More – Bank Block Tenants…

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Support Systems Amid State Suppression 1:12:12

34 weeks ago1:12:12

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Support Systems Amid State Suppression with Dalia Awwad and Rachelle Friesen, both members of the Toronto Legal Support Committee. Toronto Police have escalated their harassment and surveillance of Palestinian solidarity activists across the City, with arrests nearing 100. Our guests provide firsthand accounts of the oppressive tactics being used and the impact they are having on individuals and the larger movement. But not to worry... Just as the tactics used by Police, the Crown, the media and politicians have been multi-faceted, so has been the response of these activists. Rather than go underground, stay quiet and 'out of trouble', they have risen up and created a community around the arrestees that goes way beyond legal support. CALL TO ACTION Donate to the Toronto Community Justice Fund All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Follow us on Instagram Resources: Unlawful Assembly While Masked - Blueprints of Disruption | Podfollow Blockades and Bail Conditions - Blueprints of Disruption | Podfollow Donate to the Toronto Community Justice Fund…

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The Right to Resist 1:02:35

36 weeks ago1:02:35

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Journalist and human rights lawyer, Dimitri Lascaris on Lebanon, the resistance and bringing down an apartheid state. After returning from his fourth trip to Beirut in the past year, Lascaris describes the changes he's seen in Lebanon, laments on the depravity of our politicians and the need to reassert the right to armed resistance for the Palestinian people. All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Follow us on Instagram Resources: Disrupting Politics with Dimitri Lascaris - Blueprints of Disruption Lebanon Palestine and Resisting Colonialism - Blueprints of Disruption…

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Unverified: The Grind Exposes New Lows in Canadian Media 51:14

37 weeks ago51:14

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Unverified: The Grind Uncovers New Lows in Canadian Media Journalist Dave Gray-Donald from the GrindTO spent months analyzing Canadian media reports and attempting to hold his follow journalists accountable for repeatedly printing unverified claims about October 7th, 2023. His piece, Global News and Postmedia Refuse to Correct Oct. 7 Falsehoods exposes some of the most horrific failures of our legacy media - but its not getting the exposure it needs... ...so we also discuss how to combat the impacts of shoddy, even malicious reporting by supporting independent media and good reporting when we see it. ______________ All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Follow us on Instagram Resources: Global News and Postmedia Refuse to Correct Oct. 7 Falsehoods - The Grind Magazine…

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Shifting Gears: Climate Justice Toronto 53:44

38 weeks ago53:44

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Decades of climate organizing hasn't really produced many victories to feed off of. Why? Climate Justice Toronto took a hard look at the environmentalist movement, studied Labour organizing models and decided to undertake a major shift in their work. One that focused on actually challenging points of power while building their own. Hear how they went from a class-based climate organization to one that is almost entirely dedicated to tenant organizing, without compromising the end goal of defending the planet. CALL TO ACTION: Sign up for Climate Justice Toronto October 2024 Orientation - Action Network ___________________ All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Follow us on Instagram Resources: Referenced Episode with York-South Weston Tenants Union National Observer (Seth Klein) The climate movement must shift gears or it's done Instagram: CJTO Climate Justice Toronto –Homepage…

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Harm Reduction and Safe Consumption 51:17

39 weeks ago51:17

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Harm reduction advocates have their work cut out for them in this current political climate that has Provincial governments targeting their services using dehumanization language and legislation. Ola Skudlarska, of the Leslieville Harm Reduction Coalition helps myth bust some of the commonly used narratives to criminalize and displace people who use drugs. Safe consumption facilities have been the focal point of moral panic that is playing out in harmful legislation aiming to shut them down. Hear how people are coming together to defend these sites in their communities that provide support, connection, and a pathway to recovery for individuals who use drugs. All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Follow us on Instagram Resources: Other Harm Reduction Resources Toronto Life: Safe Consumption Site Kensington Market Toronto Star: Supervised Consumption Site What its Really Like Leslieville Harm Reduction Coalition…

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Reclaiming Social Housing with 230 Fightback 1:02:05

40 weeks ago1:02:05

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230 Fightback has been battling over a crucial piece of real estate in downtown Toronto for a very long time. A real estate investment company, Kingsett Capital is who owns the building, but their fight has been just as hampered by Toronto City Hall. Hear how the campaign persisted through organizational changes, set backs and discouragement from their own City Councilor. All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Follow us on Instagram CALL TO ACTION: Contact KingSett Capital and Toronto City Councilor Chris Moise to protest against the redevelopment of 214-230 Sherbourne. History - 230 Fightback Rabble: Questions remain about eviction of 150 Toronto seniors 2019 Tenant Power - a Podcast Playlist…

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On ADHD 1:00:30

41 weeks ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Our hosts get personal with their lived experiences with ADHD. Its a very candid discussion on how ADHD impacts their lives, the accommodations that help them thrive and the politics behind preventing us from realizing more inclusive spaces for neurodivergent folks. The episode was largely left uncut to better demonstrate some of the very characteristics people associate with ADHD, but also to challenge the misconceptions that are out there. _________________ All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Follow us on Instagram Resources: Referenced video: How to ADHD's Wall of Awful Part 1 Related Episode: Autistic Resistance: The Foundations - Blueprints of Disruption…

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Blueprints of a Rent Strike Victory 41:54

42 weeks ago41:54

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Hear a story of tenants forming a union to fight back against a slumlord, going on Rent Strike and winning! Bruno, an organizer with York-South Weston Tenants Union is back to share a victory from an unlikely place, the Ontario Landlord Tenant Board. We previously heard from Bruno on one of our favourite episodes, Blueprints of a Rent Strike . We don't just get the story - we get the blueprints of how they did it. _________________ All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Follow us on Instagram And be sure to check out our other podcast: Resources: The Tenant Class - Blueprints of Disruption | Podfollow Blueprints of Rent Strike Follow YSW Tenants Union on Twitter (X)…

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Haiti's Multinational Security Problem 1:17:09

42 weeks ago1:17:09

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Canada's has deep ties to Haiti's current political dilemma, and deep pockets when it comes to meddling in their democracy. Since 2022, that is $300 million and counting. Teacher and writer Travis Ross, of the Canada-Haiti Information Project gets us up to speed on what is happening on the ground in Haiti right now and how we got there. It includes a foreign policy discussion, but also explains from a local perspective the various coalitions and classes battling it out on the streets of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Learn more on this topic: Referenced Documentary: Another Vision (YouTube) Follow Travis Ross on Twitter (X) Global Fragility Act Statement - President Biden Canada announces $123 million in funding to improve security in Haiti - Canada.ca Latest News | The Canada-Haiti Information Project All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Follow us on Instagram…

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Exposing Lies about Canada's Arms Trade with The Maple 52:43

43 weeks ago52:43

52:43

Alex Cosh , Managing Editor at The Maple joins us to talk about their work holding the powerful accountable. Their most recent story, ignored by Canadian media, is explosive, as it proves Trudeau has been lying about an arms embargo with Israel. There is lots to learn about the Canadian arms trade if we're going to shut it down. We also talk about the importance of finding the truth and exposing it - especially as it related to the work of the movements to disarm Israel. CALL TO ACTION: Get involved with #ArmsEmbargoNow ____________________ All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Follow us on Instagram Resources: Al Jazeera: Canada's Off the Record Arms Trade Appel and Cosh: Pierre Poilievre’s Incoming War On Support For Palestine The Maple: U.S. Names Quebec Contractor In Newly Approved Arms Sale To Israel Follow Alex Cosh on Twitter (X) The Maple…

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Unicorn Riot: Decentralized Media 1:13:48

43 weeks ago1:13:48

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Not only does Unicorn Riot put out impressive, badly needed content that covers our movements - but they do it using a decentralized, non-hierarchal model that we could all learn from. A model that frees their members, pulls in as many people as possible and gets a lot done with little resources. We get to talk to three members of Unicorn Riot about how they work with contributors from all over the globe to tell previously untold stories of resistance, state suppression and more. For example, they are the folks imbedded in the protests we're seeing around the Democratic National Convention (DNC). They certainly do provide, Blueprints of Disruption. _________________ All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Follow us on Instagram Resources: Unicorn Riot's Legal Defense Fund…

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No Arms in the Arts: Beyond the Craft and Into the Streets 1:02:50

44 weeks ago1:02:50

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Despite what they'll tell you, Scotiabank is feeling the heat from No Arms in the Arts, a coalition of cultural sector workers who have deftly weaponized the banks own PR machine to get them to divest from Israeli weapons manufacturers. Aliya Pabani from Canlit Responds and Michael DeForge of Writers Against the War on Gaza (W.A.W.O.G) talk about how they were able to turn Scotiabank's sponsorships of things like the Giller Prize and Hot Docs into liabilities as a means of pressure. Its also a discussion about creating, activating and structuring coalitions, encouraging folks to go beyond their craft and look beyond the typical leverage points. Resources: Attention Required! | Cloudflare How the Giller Prize Became Associated with Genocide | The Walrus Canlit Responds Toronto Star: Scotiabank Divests _______________________ All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Follow us on Instagram…

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Zero Tolerance: Responding to Racist Violence 36:40

44 weeks ago36:40

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Groups of White Nationalists took to the streets around the U.K. in a wave of racist, xenophobic violence in early August 2024. Although they attempted to capitalize on a tragedy to target mostly the Muslim Community, their numbers were small and the show of force against them daunting. Our hosts discuss the possibilities of this occurring in Canada, and what our response should be. ______________________ Don't miss our Rabble Rants ; our newest podcast where hosts Jessa McLean and Santiago Helou Quintero comment on current news from an anti-capitalist perspective. All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Follow us on Instagram Resources:…

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Resisting Toronto's Tactics Against the Unhoused 57:05

45 weeks ago57:05

57:05

The City of Toronto evicted yet another encampment. When pressed for a reason, City Staff claimed it was at the behest of the organizers for Caribana. Marilyn Bell Park had been the home of several community members for the last year. Listen in as organizers with Voices for Unhoused Liberation tell that story and share what they're doing to fight back - not just against this latest eviction, but against the war on the poor. ___________ All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: Patreon Follow us on Instagram Resources: Fundraiser by Unhoused Liberation : Support the Fight for Unhoused Liberation…

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Political Coalitions to Stop the Far Right? 1:15:17

46 weeks ago1:15:17