A variety of links to articles/interviews/speeches on current issues that may be of interest.
Lakeside Diner |
| By: SouthernDragon Tuesday June 5, 2012 4:45 am |
This Is What Democracy Really Looks Like – Manifencours in Montreal |
| By: Siun Friday May 25, 2012 6:00 am |
or the past three months the students of Montreal have been marching daily in the streets. These “manifencours” or manifestations travel throughout the city, with marchers carrying “les casseroles” or pots and pans and drumming on them as they march. The students are protesting the government’s plan to raise university tuition 75% and while their tuition is inexpensive by many standards, a commitment to providing eduction and access to university has been a core aspect of this special community.


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