Robyn Maynard

Nov 18, 2024 | breachmedia.ca | Robyn Maynard |Leanne Betasamosake Simpson

Over the past year, the world has watched in horror as the first live-streamed genocide has unfolded before our eyes. For those of us who see life as precious, feelings of rage, pathos, overwhelm and powerlessness have been fixtures of witnessing.

Nov 29, 2023 | socialtextjournal.org | Robyn Maynard

This lightly edited speech was written for the November 4 Free Palestine: National Day of Action in Montreal that was organized by the Palestinian Youth Movement. I am standing here in solidarity with the Palestinian peoples who are today demanding an end to genocide, occupation, and apartheid. I am standing here, with all of you, in defense of life. It is not the first time many of us have come together in defense of lives made not to matter.

Sep 1, 2023 | newyorkfolk.com | James White |Elamin Abdelmahmoud |Robert McGill |Robyn Maynard

Anytime I’ve felt adrift or lonely, literature has been a bridge leading me back to other people. When I moved to a new country after living in the same city for three decades, I sought out literary events to meet fellow artists. Back when I was a disillusioned law student, frustrated with the limitations of the curriculum, I convened a reading group that addressed the gaps in our education and breathed new meaning into my degree.

Jul 6, 2023 | crackdownpod.com | Robyn Maynard |Desmond Cole

Last month, Crackdown Editorial Board member Greg Fresz passed away. As usual, we held a memorial for our comrade at VANDU. Sadly, we do this a lot. But for the revolutionary, death is not the end. Last month, Crackdown Editorial Board member Greg Fresz passed away. As usual, we held a memorial for our comrade at VANDU. Sadly, we do this a lot. There’s nothing really that makes this constant death feel better, but at least we can feel “not better” together. That camaraderie?

Apr 8, 2023 | haymarketbooks.org | Clement Petitjean |Joe Burns |David Palumbo-Liu |Robyn Maynard

"Occupation: Organizer sets out to be a comprehensive guide and assessment to the world of community organizing. For those interested in pursuing a career in community organizing, Occupation: Organizer is an essential read. It provides an in-depth understanding of the work involved and explores its historical and societal significance.