Sarah Sahagian

1 week ago | rabble.ca | Sarah Sahagian

As we approach our 24th birthday as a progressive news outlet, we’ve been reflecting on just how much the world has changed since we first began. We’ve reported through political upheavals, climate disasters, social justice movements, labour challenges and wins – and a rapidly shifting media landscape. From the rise of grassroots activism to the collapse of corporate media trust, these decades have been anything but quiet.

1 week ago | rabble.ca | Sarah Sahagian

The federal leaders’ debates are almost upon us! Indeed, since the first leaders’ debate was televised in 1968, the major party’s candidates have cavened each election season to discuss – and sometimes scream about –  the issues that matter to Canadians. From climate change to the economy and Canada-US relations, each party gets the opportunity  to tout their own plans. They’ll also get plenty of time to spar with their political rivals!  .

2 weeks ago | rabble.ca | Sarah Sahagian

It’s our birthday month, and like many of us do on our birthdays, we’re making wishes for the year ahead. Our wish this year? To build up our community of progressive journalists and increase our coverage of the news and views you’ve come to rely on us for. For the past 24 years, we’ve been committed to providing news for the people, offering a progressive perspective on the issues that matter most.

3 weeks ago | rabble.ca | Sarah Sahagian

Since April 18, 2001, we’ve been sharing ‘news for the rest of us;’ offering independent, progressive journalism that challenges the mainstream. And in 2025, it seems that mandate is more important than ever. This year, we’ll be celebrating our birthday month by covering the federal election. And while every federal election feels historic as it’s happening, this one feels especially so. This time, both our democracy and sovereignty are at stake.

3 weeks ago | huffingtonpost.jp | Sarah Sahagian

※2024年に公開したブログの再掲載です（初出：2024年7月18日） ハーネスをつけた子どもを初めて見た時、私は8歳だった。 家族と一緒に、街で開かれていたパレードに向かう途中、両親は若者で賑わう人混みの中で知り合いの家族を見つけた。 大人たちが挨拶を交わしている間、私は両親の友人が連れていた2歳の子どもに目が釘付けになった。その子はひもでつながれていて、その光景は思春期前の私の心を揺さぶった。 子どもを犬のように扱っているのを見て憤慨した私は、「すみません、それはひも？」と尋ねた。 親の友人らは少し身構えたようにも見えたが「そう、ひもだよ。こうしないとすぐにどこかに行っちゃうからね」とこともなげに答えた。 その瞬間、自分は将来あのひもが象徴しているような、子どもの自由を阻害する親にはならないと決意した。 自分の子どもを囚人のように扱ったりはしたくない。私はまだ8歳だったけれど、子どもを自由に行動させる親になろうと決心した。...