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Images from Libby’s MP slideshow
| Title | Published | Topics |
| At East Vancouver 10km Finish Line | 2013.09.16 | |
| Svend and Libby on Pride sidewalk | 2013.08.6 | |
| Recycling Alternative Jubilee Celebration | 2013.06.20 | |
| Libby _ FCM_ Presidents Debate 2 | 2013.06.19 | |
| Strathcona Clean-up | 2013.06.18 | |
| 20111207 BC Caucus Purple Ribbon Photo | 2013.06.18 | |
| BBQ Action | 2013.06.18 | |
| Canada Day Celebrations at Kingsgate | 2013.06.18 | |
| Libby and Anne with medicare umbella | 2013.06.18 | |
| Female Warrior Song | 2013.06.18 |
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Activist, author Libby Davies coming to Nelson
Activist, author Libby Davies coming to Nelson
In association with her recent book, Outside In: A Political Memoir, Libby Davies is crisscrossing the country and engaging in conversations about the intersection of activism and politics in pursuit of social change. And now, she’s coming to Nelson on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m.
The original article, Activist, author Libby Davies coming to Nelson was published on August 23, 2019 in The Nelson Star. Author(s): Staff
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Walk 4 Justice
Dear Friends,
I offer my support and solidarity for the Walk 4 Justice, leaving Vancouver May 29th and arriving in Terrace B.C. June 20th 2009.
The tragedy of the missing and murdered women in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, in B.C. and across the country requires our immediate attention and action to ensure safety, support, and an end to violence against women. [ read more…]
Gangs and Prohibition
Like other metro Vancouver communities, East Vancouver has been recently caught in the horrific and terrifying gun violence, resulting from gangs involved in organized crime and drugs. I have heard from a number of constituents who are horrified at what’s taking place and have a sense of dread at the level of violence, randomness, and the impact on innocent people. [ read more…]
A Right to Community
On Saturday, I attended the 18th Annual Missing Women’s Memorial March in the Downtown Eastside. Eagles circled high above us at Main and Hastings, maybe as a sign that their spirits were close by as we looked up.
I have been to many of the marches as they wind their way through the allys and streets that hold the memories and stories of the tragedy of the missing, but not to be forgotten women. [ read more…]
A Busy Week
The week goes so fast in Ottawa; I can barely remember all that happened. It’s a blur of activity, seriously. As House Leader for the NDP I have particular responsibilities and I seem to dash from place to place, trying to stay on top of what’s happening on the Hill. [ read more…]
Attack on Gaza must end
Over the past 21 days 1,133 Palestinians have been killed by Israel, including 346 children and 105 women. 5,200 have been injured. As of this morning, these are the latest reported casualties. I add my voice to the many thousands to speak out in condemnation at the on-going assault by Israel on Gaza. [ read more…]
Libby’s letter to Prime Minister on Gaza
January 6, 2009
Right Honourable Stephen Harper
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6
Dear Prime Minister,
The top UN official in Gaza has reported that “nowhere is safe in Gaza.” With a mounting death toll of over 600 Palestinians; over 2,700 wounded; and an unfolding humanitarian crisis of no running water, no electricity, no adequate medical help, and 13,000 refugees who have fled the front lines, the assault on Gaza by Israel will not in any way improve conditions for peace and security. [ read more…]
Attack on Gaza
Having just returned to Canada, I have been watching the developments in Gaza.
I am member of the Canada Palestine Parliamentary Friendship Association and have worked with other MPs to pressure for peace and justice for Palestinians, by pressuring our Canadian government to show leadership in implementing UN resolutions regarding Palestine, and supporting the legitimate legal, political, and social demands of the Palestinian people. [ read more…]
A Coalition for Change
It has been a raucous week in Parliament, and now we have a Prime Minister who is desperately clinging to power at any cost.
I’ve had emails from many people – across the country and of course, from East Van. A few have been vicious, regrettably – but many people seemed to be encouraged by the idea of a new coalition, focussed on real change and help for people, especially given the economic recession and lack of action from Harper’s government. [ read more…]
First week back in the House
What a week! It flew by and here I am, at the end of the first week back in Parliament. The Speech From The Throne was the highlight of the week, but prior to that the new NDP caucus met and it was great to see 12 new members from across the country. [ read more…]
Congratulations to Vision and COPE!
Last Saturday was an exciting day for Vancouver as we voted in a new mayor and a progressive majority for city council, school board, and parks board. I was so pleased that Gregor Robertson and the Vision Vancouver and COPE team will be bringing new direction to City Hall in the coming weeks, and would like to congratulate Vision and COPE and all the many volunteers who helped make this election happen. [ read more…]
Singh finds himself in ‘a really tough situation’: Libby Davies – Libby Davies
Singh finds himself in ‘a really tough situation’: Libby Davies
The former deputy leader of the federal New Democratic Party says Jagmeet Singh has had to choose his words very carefully over the past several weeks as accusations of sexual harassment have swirled around two members of his caucus. “I think it’s a really tough situation for any leader,” said ex-MP Libby Davies, who served in the House of Commons from 1997 to 2015 and also acted as the party’s House leader. “When (accusations of harassment) become public, it’s very public. And suddenly the spotlight is on, and words become very important and how you follow up, what kind of process there is.”
The original article, Singh finds himself in ‘a really tough situation’: Libby Davies was published on May 27, 2018 in Global News. Author(s): Monique Scotti
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Roger Waters lifts the curtain
Roger Waters lifts the curtain
The piece was originally posted on rabble.ca – November 2 2017.
So, every time the curtain falls
Every time the curtain falls on some forgotten life
It is because we all stood by, silent and indifferent
A few mindful lyrics from Roger Waters’ latest album, Is This the Life We Really Want?, draws us to be present and not absent from what happens around us.
That’s what October 26 was like in a filled-to-capacity church in downtown Vancouver as Waters spoke about his music and passion for justice. At times dismissive, charged, and fervent, he laid out loud and clear his support for Boycott Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) in solidarity to end the illegal occupation of Palestinian lands by Israel.
Legendary music man and original front man for Pink Floyd, Waters shared his time and energy prior to his Saturday, Oct. 28, concert in Vancouver, the final night of the North American leg of his Us + Them World Tour, to talk tough about human rights, Palestine, activism and challenges we face.
Looking a tad tired (“I gotta cold,” he said), with his grey white hair plastered forward, Waters sat in the middle of his two interviewers Itrath Syed and Martha Roth and jumped right into BDS — “let’s get to it.”
He proceeded to explain his planned concert 11 years ago in Tel Aviv until he cancelled it in response to those who urged him not to play in order to show support for the plight of Palestinians. He changed the concert venue to an integrated Israeli/Palestinian community and then later immersed himself in visiting occupied communities and people in order to understand the political and human rights environment for those under occupation.
Waters has remained an outspoken critic of Israeli policies and occupation ever since, earning him both accolades and respect, as well as the seemingly requisite disinformation and smear campaigns. The latest incarnation of this is in celebrity chasing director Ian Halperin’s documentary Wish You Weren’t Here. But Waters carries on with his music and his speaking truth to power to wake up a distracted and disengaged public.
I know from my own experience in Ottawa how toxic the political environment is when it comes to BDS and criticism of Israeli policies. I was glad to see Syed in her questions to Waters shedding light on current PM Justin Trudeau’s tweet that BDS has no place in Canada: “The BDS movement, like Israeli Apartheid Week, has no place on Canadian campuses. As a @McGillU alum, I’m disappointed. #EnoughIsEnough.”
If the Vancouver audience is any measure, there are growing numbers of people who want to hear Waters’ message and support the movement for BDS.
In addition to his concert and talk, the film Occupation of the American Mind, narrated by Waters, is showing on November 8 in Vancouver.
Libby Davies is the former NDP Deputy Leader and represented Vancouver East as an NDP MP for 18 years.
Photo: Erik F. Brandsborg, Aktiv I Oslo.no/Flickr