Author Archives: Ilana Shecter

We Need to Reclaim Our Right to Public Education: Opinion

Filed under Activism, Campus, Capitalism & Class, Global Politics, Vancouver Politics   ·   October 9th, 2014   ·   0 comments
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There is a crisis of accountability at this university’s highest level of governance. During the student elections last year, UBC students voted overwhelmingly against any further tuition increases on the principle that education is a right. One year later, the University administration has made it clear that they will not be heeding these demands; but […]

The Youth Rise Up Manifesto

Filed under Activism, Capitalism & Class, Vancouver Politics   ·   October 3rd, 2014   ·   2 comments
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Note: This piece was written and submitted by a group of individuals who are all involved with the Coalition of Progressive Electors. Ilana Shecter and Talon editor Urooba Jamal are COPE candidates in the upcoming election. Alex M, also a Talon editor, is on the COPE Executive Committee. Roshak Momtahen and Shawn Vulliez are active […]