This week @ rabble.ca: Framing progressive values to win the next federal election
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17 Apr 2015
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Why are conservatives so successful in communicating their messages? What do progressives need to do to communicate their values to large populations? On April 18, rabble.ca and our partners Canadian Dimension will be hosting renowned cognitive linguist George Lakoff in a special discussion on framing progressive values to win the next federal election. Read an excerpt from his book here, and find out how you can hear him live this Saturday evening in Toronto.
Happy birthday to us! On April 18, rabble.ca marks 14 years of rabble-rousing -- and to celebrate, we're giving away 5 sets of two tickets to hear George Lakoff speak in Toronto! Simply be one of the first to write This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the title of Lakoff's newly updated book in the subject line. For more about the event or to buy tickets click here.
On April 15, campaigners across Canada joined a worldwide Day of Action for $15 minimum wage. Learn more about workers' struggle for higher minimum wages and decent working conditions in a report from Ella Bedard.
#FierceVoices is back with the second event in our series on claiming space for women in media! It will focus on building capacity for women and girls working with their own forms of media. Join us in Vancouver on Thursday, April 30 for another night of speakers and hands-on activities, designed to give women and girls an opportunity to actively share their public voice!
All around the world -- from Quebec to Greece to Chile to South Africa -- tens of thousands of people are rising up against austerity. It's time for the rest of us to rise up too! Come out to the "Unite Against Austerity!" panel and discussion on April 25 in Toronto. Get all the details here.
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