Tag Archives: social justice

electronic worker suicides

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

I don’t even know how to write about this.  It’s so awful. It’s not new news, but it’s something that a lot of people still wouldn’t know about: most electronics on the shelf are put together in sweatshops overseas, in … Continue reading →

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lazy links for a soggy Sunday

Posted on August 21, 2011 by

The rain is coming on and off, soaking the garden and filling our rainwater barrels to the brim.  The zinnias are quietly opening and the potato plants are dying down, their tubers almost ready for harvest.  The sunflowers look a … Continue reading →

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feminist vegetarian evolution: an interview with Carol J. Adams

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

Recently I had the chance to interview Carol J. Adams, a published author and well-respected name in the field of animal advocacy.  Here is our interview, conducted via e-mail: JM. You are a feminist vegetarian, and you have made your … Continue reading →

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petroleum slavery

Posted on May 7, 2011 by

Thanks to petroleum, every North American now behaves, thinks and often looks like an obese and overbearing 19th century slave owner. A shocking and important story from Andrew Nikiforuk of The Tyee, called You and Your Slaves, illustrates just how … Continue reading →

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International Workers’ Day

Posted on May 1, 2011 by

Some good links for May Day – International Workers’ Day (today), a day of solidarity for all wage-labourers.  Why do we need solidarity?  Because the system of wage-labour is an unjust one.  Our work provides goods and services that are … Continue reading →

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Seven years of Street Newz

Posted on April 17, 2011 by

Just a note to wish “Happy Birthday” to the Victoria BC publication, Victoria Street Newz, which is produced independently and sold by low-income individuals on street corners in the city.  Saw this blog post about the celebration of Street Newz’ … Continue reading →

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Organizing my research, and being grateful for criticism

Posted on November 14, 2010 by

Finally I’m able to get my head back into the research on vegetarian history that I’ve neglected the past few months: a night course plus ten-hour work days did me in for a while.  And finally, somehow, in getting back … Continue reading →

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Delegates, go vegan for COP16: an interesting campaign

Posted on October 26, 2010 by

Just received word that there’s a campaign to spread the vegan message to delegates at the international talks starting in November in Mexico. The COP16 conference will run November 29 – December 10 and is focused on building alliances and … Continue reading →

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Healing in the Harvest: Thistle Farms

Posted on September 7, 2010 by

Came across a beautiful blog yesterday, and had to share. Thistle Farms is a social enterprise run by women who have survived lives of violence, prostitution, and addiction. By hand, the women of Thistle Farms make natural bath and body … Continue reading →

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Canadians for Action on Climate Change – and what about the bull?

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

Just found a good new website which promotes news and analysis from a Canadian perspective on climate change and the frustrating failure of world governments to commit to doing anything significant or swift about it.  The Canadians for Action on … Continue reading →

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