Alma’s letter in the Citizen
Where’s the justice? OTTAWA CITIZEN MAY 17, 2014 2:04 PM Re: Harkat promises fight ‘to the end,’ May 16. Where has my Canada gone now that Mohamed and his wife, Sophie, have lost their struggle for justice? As a result of secret trials where he saw neither the evidence nor his accuser, Harkat is to be deported to Algeria, where he may face possible torture and death. Do we really feel safer because their battle for justice has been lost? Is democracy more secure in Canada because secret trials have been Ok’d? Or has democracy been sacrificed to the so-called...
Read MoreAnti-pipeline rally
November 19, 2013 Rallies took place across Canada. In Ottawa, we rallied in beautiful, sunny 20C (68F) weather. In the Ottawa demo, the Prime Minister’s Office was ‘sandbagged’ to stop Harper’s tar sands flood. (More details here) We had a good group out and sang two of our three songs against pipelines for an enthusiastic crowd. Unfortunately, the photo below hides and cuts off some of us. You can see (sort of) Jo on the left, Bessa with the megaphone, Jake behind, Pat out front, Diana out of costume, Loris and Sobian. Out of camera are Linda, Gale, Jeanette and...
Read MorePierre Polievre is just a party hack
Tune: Glory, Glory Halleluja Pierre Polievre is just a party hack He doesn’t care about you and me He’s got nobody’s back. The time will come when he’ll regret That he’s been on this track Leading to the Tory downfall. Refrain Can’t wait for the next election (3x) When you get the final slap! Pierre Polievre you’re a cog in the party wheel Stephen Harper makes his play And you must sell the deal, But unhappy voters will tell you how they feel When you’re tossed under the passing bus. Refrain Pierre Polievre why don’t you take advice From...
Read MoreGrannies are a welcoming committee for healthcare summit.
When we heard about an emergency summit to stop privatization of healthcare, we decided to be at the door to welcome those attending. Public healthcare is under serious threat and we have several songs on this topic written over the years but still relevant today. We handed out the songs and invited people to sing along and many did so. When the meeting started, we took our seats and heard excellent presentations on the urgency of the situation, followed by a call to action. Get the full writeup by Koozma who also took the great picture of the...
Read MoreMuzzling Scientists
to the tune of I’ve Been Working on the Railroad They’ve been working on the science In a conscientious way Searching out the facts and figures Just to make things clear as day Monitoring fish and wildlife Testing streams and lakes Climate change is having impacts We must put on the brakes! But then it’s: (chorus) Harper says SHUT UP Harper says SHUT UP Harper says SHUT UP YOUR FACE! Harper says SHUT UP Harper says SHUT UP Harper’s a disgrace! All the data they discover Should be out there for everyone Students, public and the media That’s...
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