Friday, December 20, 2019

Hamilton Ontario: A Troubling Timeline

BloodRayne at Anti-Racist Canada: The ARC Collective - 1 week ago
*INTRODUCTION:* Hamilton is in crisis. It may seem alarmist to use that word, but when we review the events of the past year, it is impossible to come to any other conclusion. I believe I can speak for all of us at ARC Collective when I say that we are deeply troubled by the lack of support HPS has shown anti-racists so far, while government officials appear to mishandle the situation. There have been a few positive steps, including the beginnings of an independent review of police conduct at Hamilton Pride, but these steps are barely a start and do not go nearly far enough. When d... more »



Hamilton Ontario: A Troubling Timeline

BloodRayne at Anti-Racist Canada: The ARC Collective - 1 week ago
*INTRODUCTION:* Hamilton Ontario is in crisis. It may feel alarmist to use that word, but when the entirety of the year's events are reviewed, it's impossible to come to any other conclusion. I believe I can speak for all of us at ARC Collective that we are deeply distressed that, despite recent assault charges against Rebecca Long, those who have been victimized by white supremacists and Yellow Vesters remain largely unsupported by HPS despite ample evidence of assaults and harassment. When reviewing media articles and press releases, it became clear the media, government and po... more »

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