Omri Haiven, member of Solidarity Halifax’ student caucus, responds to the recent news about the promotion of rape in SMU frosh chant. Originally posted at the Halifax Media Coop on September 5, 2013. – What’s most shocking about this story is not that the chant was an oversight but that it was purposefully oppressive and […Read more]
Solidarity Halifax members and friends get together to produce a video response to Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines.” Enjoy! Read more about the video at FUCKINGFACTS Note: Videos and articles published by Solidarity Halifax members do not necessarily reflect positions held by the organization.
By Solidarity Halifax member Judy Haiven The count goes on. So far, out of 7 media reports on the death of Canadian Dr. Henry Morgentaler, 6 describe him as “heralded and vilified” (NY Times); “revered and hated “(Globe and Mail); “polarizing “(Toronto Sun); and a “mass murderer” (National Post). Only one, CBC.ca, offers a modicum […Read more]
Solidarity Halifax member Jackie Barkley responds to the shallow media analysis of Rehteah Parsons’ tragic story. As a citizen, a mother, and also a mental health social worker, I have been appalled at the vouyeristic, group think, fact-weak, narrow, and unthoughtful coverage (print, on-line, radio and television) of the recent tragic suicide of a young […Read more]