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Student Taking MUNL to Court Over Punishment for Protest
Former provost and vice president speaks out, calls Memorial’s actions against activist Matthew Barter a “real overreach.”
Justin Brake
May 20, 2022
# Protest
Power and Dissent
Muskrat Falls and the ethical imperative of revolt
Any self-respecting people would rise up.
Jon Parsons
June 28, 2017
Power and Dissent
Transgressive resistance to Muskrat Falls
Which side are you on?
Jon Parsons
March 27, 2017
To Each Their Own
Thank you, Land Protectors of Labrador
We have all learned something important from the courage of Labradorians
Rhea Rollmann
October 23, 2016
News
Muskrat Falls protests ramp up as flooding looms
As elders, river protectors and other concerned locals vow more direct actions, Labrador MP Yvonne Jones says she has alerted the Prime Minister of concerns…
Justin Brake
October 4, 2016
Letters
“How much do we have to give up before we say that’s enough?”
"We can take a stand --- in our presence, in our words, in our willingness to unite, in our willingness to understand why we are…
TheIndependent.ca
June 15, 2016
News
Liberals face mounting scorn as anti-austerity movement matures
As residents and groups ramp up direct action efforts while resistance to austerity grows, some observers are calling for movement to embrace mutual aid.
Justin Brake
June 8, 2016
To Each Their Own
Something very different is happening in Newfoundland and Labrador
For all the negative things it will do to our province, the Liberals' austerity budget is bringing people together in a very meaningful way.
Rhea Rollmann
June 7, 2016
Letters
“Keep on marching”
"[T]his government did not concede anything out of 'caring'. They were drove to their knees by the pressure from the marchers..."
TheIndependent.ca
June 4, 2016
News
Corner Brook residents march against austerity
First Nations leaders, community groups and residents march in Corner Brook, call on Liberals to rescind austerity budget.
Justin Brake
April 30, 2016
News
More protests planned as City responds to budget backlash
City of St. John's finance committee chair says council will consider taking grant money from other sectors to reinstate its arts investment, but residents say…
Justin Brake
December 23, 2015
News
2014: Newfoundland & Labrador ‘Year in Review’
We need a 'bigger picture' perspective if we're to achieve the large scale change we desperately need. The Independent was there to cover the stories…
Justin Brake
January 16, 2015
Power and Dissent
RNC have lost the plot
Who are the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary trying to recruit with their new video? How well do they understand the community?
Jon Parsons
October 19, 2014
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