Rabble Rants: Anti-Palestinian Politics & Protest Safety 101
Topic 1: BC NDP MLA Selina Robinson's recent remarks on Palestine
One could have thought that what MP Robinson has said and tweeted the last 120 days would have landed her in hot water, or perhaps removed from caucus. As of recording - only a couple of NDP elected have said anything about it.
Why do those upholding these openly Anti-Palestinian views get to operate with such impunity? Our hosts breakdown why what she said is a problem and why it is we haven't seen a stronger backlash from the political class.
Topic 2: Yuk Yuk's Holds a Fundraiser for 'Friends of the IDF'
We give a little background on the recent protest outside of Toronto's flagship comedy venue in an attempt to stop a pro-Israeli fundraiser last week. While Santiago provides a firsthand account of that action, it brings up the discussion of...
Topic 3: Protest Safety
Throughout the episode we give practical advice for organizers and participants of disruptive actions on how to best handle police, counter protestors and right-wing media figures.
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