AGAINST CAPITALISM
FOR ECOSOCIALISM
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JOIN OUR DISCUSSION
Climate change, disease, bad jobs, poverty... capitalism is causing terrible ecological, health and other social crises -- and they're getting worse. We believe a better world is possible.
Join us for a discussion of ecosocialism as an alternative next Thursday, February 11th 7:00pm CT over Zoom.
Before the discussion, please listen to episode 3 of Solidarity Winnipeg's podcast:
Why Ecosocialism is Necessary, Possible and Worth Fighting For:
https://soundcloud.com/solidarity-winnipeg-sw
To register to receive the Zoom link e-mail us!
You can find the Facebook event here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/209214414271502
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GET A FREE SUPPRESS THE VIRUS LAWN OR WINDOW SIGN!
Get them while they're hot! Communities Not Cuts now has signs available for supporters of the Suppress the Virus Campaign. What better way to show your neighbours you are dissatisfied with the government's pandemic strategy and want an end to needless death and suffering from COVID-19? CNC will deliver (contactless) a sign to your door.
Get one here: https://www.cncmanitoba.ca/suppress_the_virus_signs
CNC has also released some updates on the campaign for the new vaccine and re-opening era. Read it here:
https://www.cncmanitoba.ca/suppress_the_virus_campaign_update
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DONATE TO THE HUDSON FAMILY'S LEGAL FUND
The Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) of Manitoba released a report last month recommending no charges or penalties to be laid for the murder of Eishia Hudson by Winnipeg Police. Her family is seeking financial support for their legal funds.
You can donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-eishia-hudson
More information is available here: @justiceforeishiahudson
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CHOOSING REAL SAFETY
Solidarity Winnipeg has signed the CHOOSING REAL SAFETY: A HISTORIC DECLARATION TO DIVEST FROM POLICING AND PRISONS AND BUILD SAFER COMMUNITIES FOR ALL document.
We support the abolition of police and prisons and the ongoing project of building alternatives that will keep us all safe.
You can read the demands and sign here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhGAsyW1_naWEGrOH9xqf98BjCxFvwIvNCSoANI_bfE6m5vw/viewform
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SOLIDARITY WINNIPEG PODCAST
Our newest episode is live! Give it a listen:
https://soundcloud.com/solidarity-winnipeg-sw
If you like it, please share!
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RECOMMENDED ARTICLES
Kim Moody: Workers of the World: Growth, Change, and Rebellion (New Politics Vol. XVIII No. 2, Whole Number 70)
Khyl Hardy, April Holcombe: What should socialists say about China? (Red Flag)
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We are a small group of ecosocialists working to lay the basis for a political organization that's active in workplace and community organizing.
If you are wondering why an organization is needed, read this.
And if you seek more information about Solidarity Winnipeg, see here.
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Archive: To see our previous newsletter, and all past newsletters, click here.
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Manitoba Energy Justice Coalition: An organization involved in various campaigns for environmental justice. They are currently fighting against the proposed Evergreen Mine- the first new peat mine proposal in Manitoba in almost a decade. If the project goes ahead it will potentially destroy an important wetland ecosystem and release massive amounts of carbon into the atmosphere. 
