Judy Haiven: Whither the NDP – Is this a time to hibernate or to spark activism?
What can the NDP do to steal some thunder, and set a different course during this pandemic? Judy Haiven has an idea – The NDP Film Club!
Judy Haiven: Dissenting journalists in ever shorter supply in Halifax
This week the Herald demoted Scott Taylor’s column about all things military from appearing in print in the newspaper, to being only online. It’s part of a trend, writes Judy Haiven.
Judy Haiven: Senior forced to live in bedbug-infested apartment for years thankful for support from our readers
A grim story with a happy ending. Gary Aitchison, the senior who lived for years in an apartment riddled with bedbugs and cockroaches, is thankful for the support of all those NS Advocate readers who wrote him letters of encouragement, and to those who donated to help him out.
Judy Haiven: Mall madness
Judy Haiven: Some retail workers are begging that large malls in Halifax be closed, but mall operators insist the malls must stay open.
Judy Haiven: Why healthcare workers deserve a raise
Judy Haiven reflects on the dangers faced by healthcare workers in the days of the pandemic.”In these times of crisis and uncertainty and fear, do the wages of any of the heroes make up for the dangers they face?”
Judy Haiven: Workers are forced to put their own and others’ health at risk just to make April’s rent
Some lucky people get to work from home while low paid workers are expected to risk their and everybody’s health, until they’re laid off and face hunger and homelessness. Judy Haiven has some suggestions on what to do about it.
Judy Haiven: St. Patrick’s Day and social distancing
The need for all to engage in social distancing reveals a conflict of interest between corporate profit and doing the right thing, writes Judy Haiven.
Judy Haiven: Some thoughts on Covid-19 and Nova Scotia
Judy Haiven surveys some of the latest developments around the Corona virus, and offers some observations on Covid-19 and poverty, the status of healthcare in the province, and the urgent need for communities to engage in mutual care.
Judy Haiven: Who trusts the police and their union?
The Halifax Police union isn’t happy with chief Dan Kinsella. Judy Haiven takes a closer look at police unions in Halifax and country-wide, who tend to unquestioningly defend police brutality.
Judy Haiven: Joy and love against Halifax police brutality
Yesterday’s Taking Back the Streets with Joy was a celebration of African-Nova Scotian Youth and the Black Community. Judy Haiven reports.