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The Electric Pencil
http://theelectricpencil.wordpress.com
The Electric Pencil focuses on media analysis and social critique, examining and comparing the mainstream media to progressive, independent media.
- Author: Tim McSorley
- Listed in: Media Activism News & Media
- Tags: politics news society Canada media montreal
Recent Posts
Pierre Falardeau (December 28, 1946 – September 25, 2009)
Pierre Falardeau died of cancer this morning. He was 62. The man who brought us Elvis Gratton, the short film based on Michèle Lalonde’s poem ‘Speak White’, and the ode to les Patriotes 15 février 1839 was never at a lack for word...
From Manila to Palestine
I have to be honest and say that while I have been aware for several years now of the situation facing Philipino immigrants to Canada – particularly those who come to work as migrant workers – I maintain very little knowledge of the histo...
Wade Rathke: Healthcare, Neo-McCarthyism and the need for a progressive pushback
Last Tuesday, I had the opportunity to hear Wade Rathke speak at Concordia University, as part of the Too Cool for School alternative orientation, and organised by the 2110 Centre for Gender Advocacy and the School of Community and Public Affairs. I&...
Does Canada filter journalists, Rendon-style?
Normally a piece like this wouldn’t make me think twice: of course, as Canadian Press reports, the Canadian government keeps a close eye on what is being written out of Afghanistan by Canadian journalists. The extent of it may seem excessive, b...
Hanlon Creek occupation update
Since the beginning of the direct action against the HCBP, there was a clearly agreed-upon conclusion that this occupation was first and foremost to be a space of resistance. This was to ensure a “safe and healthy space” focused on the defense of...
Music to get evicted to: L’Homme parle – La Crise
Just came across this great tune and video, La Crise, by l’Homme parle, via Zik’n'Blog. If you have time, I’ve pasted the rest after the jump… definitely worth the read! UPDATE: The more I find out about this band the more I ...
