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The modern left

Defining leftist politics in modern movements Andy Melathopoulos. Photo by Calum Agnew

By Calum Agnew, News Contributor
• March 9, 2012

What do the American anti-war movement, Occupy Wall Street, the sexual liberation movement, unions and an endangered semi-aquatic mammal from Australia all have in …

Dal student for mayor

And he’s not worried about vote-splitting Matthew Worona. Photo by Adele Van Wyk

By Theresa Ketterling, Contributor
• January 27, 2012

Matthew Worona’s mayoral campaign is an oddity, and not just because of his youth. The second-year Dalhousie student says he will not be accepting …

The Chilean student movement comes to Halifax

Valentina Latorre talks education and politics at Saint Mary's University Valentina Latorre (left) engages students | Photo courtesy of Rebecca Rose, CFSNS.

By Rob Sangster-Poole, Food Columnist
• January 19, 2012

This Wednesday, in the build-up to its national day of action on Feb. 1, the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) brought a special speaker …

The Dawgfather tackles city council

Dawgfather. Photo by Paul Balite.

By The Dawgfather, Opinions Contributor
• September 30, 2011

Local vendor and human rights activist weighs in on the rights of students
 
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines democracy as: “a government in which the supreme …

Landmark US election: quiet victory for queer community

What do trans folk in American public office mean for Nova Scotians?

By Dalhousie Gazette Staff
• November 12, 2010

By Gwyneth Dunsford, Opinions Contributor
 
Liz Malette is interested in politics. But the transgender teen from Eastern Passage has had few role models in civic …

Tired of waiting

The activist left needs to strategize, re-organize

By Dalhousie Gazette Staff
• November 1, 2010

By David Bush, Opinions Contributor
 
Is the movement of social movements really working? While there is no doubt that some social movements have exploded with …

Megan Leslie says most MPs think campus talks are waste of time

The MP for Halifax would like to see more student involvement.

By Dalhousie Gazette Staff
• October 22, 2010

By Samantha Durnford, Assistant News Editor
 
Megan Leslie says members of parliament don’t waste their time on campus because people under 30 don’t vote. She …

Megan Leslie says you count

By Dalhousie Gazette Staff
• February 25, 2010

By Scott Beed, Staff Contributor
New Democrat MP Megan Leslie is using her time off from the House of Commons to re-connect with her riding …

MLAs discuss Sable Island, environment at Dal

By Dalhousie Gazette Staff
• February 13, 2010

By Scott Beed, Staff Contributor
Sable Island may be a federally- and provincially-protected wilderness area, but some of the province’s more eco-savvy politicians argue more needs …

Justice, not charity, needed in Haiti

By Dalhousie Gazette Staff
• January 29, 2010

By Dave Bush, Staff Contributor
Is Haiti cursed? The question seems to be asked by westerners every time Haiti goes through some crisis, whether it is …