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Toboggan hill
We climb the toboggan hill next to the refinery at the edge of town. Our eyes squint into the low solstice sun, shadows bluing down the slope. -
The CCF, George Hara Williams, and Saskatchewan’s socialist movement
While Tommy Douglas is a household name, much of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation’s history is less well-known. In "The Prairie Populist," J.F. Conway attempts to remedy this by sharing the stories of CCF leader George Hara Williams and the farmers’ movement that built the party and led it to victory. -
Huston House: A history
In downtown Regina, a house on a residential street has, for 46 years, been the unofficial headquarters of progressive change in the city. This is the story of Huston House, and the left-wing organizations it has sheltered. -
Call for pitches (May/June)
The Sask Dispatch is accepting pitches for our unthemed May/June issue. Pitches are due Wednesday, January 4, 2023. -
Rebuilding progressive politics in Saskatchewan: Facing the realities
The Saskatchewan NDP has replaced its leader four times, once after each election defeat, since it last held power in 2007. These changes in leadership have not and will not make much difference. To handle today's global crises – now ecological as well as economic – will require building progressive coalitions, not just electing a new party leader.
Saskatchewan’s sex education policies harm genderqueer youth like me
The parental inclusion and consent policies introduced by the provincial government in August 2023 are negatively impacting what was an already insufficient sexual health education program.
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Action
Tribute to Pinehouse Lake activist Fred Pederson
Activist Fred Pederson was dedicated to his community, pushing back against corporate interests and the storage of nuclear waste at Pinehouse Lake. -
Becoming a Black communist in rural Saskatchewan
How does a half-Black kid raised on country music and cucumber sandwiches in rural Saskatchewan become a communist? Let’s get into it. -
Little progress on the prairie
Building a feminist, anti-racist labour movement in Saskatchewan
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