This issue of The fACTivist focuses on municipal politics and civic engagement, just in time for Edmonton’s municipal election in October 2013.
Category: ESPC Publications: Community Matters
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the fACTivist Spring 2013: The Cost of Education
The Spring 2013 fACTivist discusses the state of education in Alberta in light of recent budget cuts by the provincial government.
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the fACTivist Winter 2013: At-Risk Youth
This edition explores issues surrounding at-risk youth in Edmonton, Alberta, and Canada.
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the fACTivist Fall 2012: Race and Racism in Alberta
This edition of the fACTivist examines the issue of race and racism in Alberta and Edmonton. Contributors offered some theoretical and practical issues surrounding these topics. Local resources such as the Centre for Race and Culture and the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights were also featured.
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the fACTivist Summer 2012: Fair Taxation and the Role of Government
This edition of the fACTivist looks at issues of taxation, budget cuts, and how these measures affect government action and the delivery of social programs. As a corollary, we consider the role of government amidst a climate of fiscal austerity.
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the fACTivist Spring 2012: Local Social Safety Net
This edition of the fACTivist looks at some of the agencies that help support vulnerable individuals within our community. While there are many organizations that service our community, the fACTivist provides a snapshot of some of the agencies based on demographic groups and needs.