Activism

Protesters at an alt-right rally in Berkeley, California

Antifa

An anti-fascist movement that started in 1930s Europe is making headlines again Read More

Photo of Ursula Franklin in a lab surrounded by equipment

Warrior for Peace

U of T physicist Ursula Franklin staunchly opposed weapons of mass destruction. As Cold War tensions rise, her work remains as relevant as ever Read More

Be the Change

This former human-rights journalist now helps run the world’s largest petition website Read More

A Toronto protest against Prime Minister Stephen Harper's decision to prorogue Parliament drew about 5,000 people to Dundas Square. A Facebook group protesting the same thing claims more than 200,000 members.

On “Slacktive” Duty

Are Internet protests as effective as real-world ones? Read More

U of T students played a central role in organizing last Saturday's

Gearing Up for Copenhagen

Will student protests make a difference at the UN's climate conference in Copenhagen? Read More

Secular Hecklers

Protesting the world’s blasphemy laws Read More

The beginning of the gay rights movement in North America: Christopher Street Liberation Day, New York City, June 28, 1970

Out and Proud

How students, faculty, staff and alumni brought queer activism to the University of Toronto and changed the campus forever Read More

Year of the Activist

A debate 40 years ago marked the start of a greater say for students at U of T Read More

The Age of Dissent

Socialists, peaceniks, feminists, rabble-rousers: They came in search of an education. They left having taught the old school a thing or two Read More