(video – 5 mars 2013, Montréal. Ostie d’grosse manif de soir contre la hausse éternelle from Mario Jean on Vimeo.) Tuesday, March 5, 2013, marked the rebirth of Montreal nocturnal protests against the commodification of university education. Below are a few of the sensationalist headlines (linked) that appeared in some of
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From Orangutan: Mainstream headlines demonize Quebec student protesters (again!)
(video – 5 mars 2013, Montréal. Ostie d’grosse manif de soir contre la hausse éternelle from Mario Jean on Vimeo.)
Tuesday, March 5, 2013, marked the rebirth of Montreal nocturnal protests against the commodification of university education. Below are a few of the sensationalist headlines (linked) that appeared in some of the city’s mainstream news outlets the next day. These headlines demonize the protesters as violent criminals and sadly continue a shabby tradition of “news” coverage from last year’s Maple Spring.
English-language Media
Free tuition protest ends with smashed windows, arrests (CTV Montreal)
62 detained as protests resume (The Gazette)
Quebec student protest turns violent (Global Montreal)
French-language Media
Manifs: des commerçants veulent une police plus réactive (La Presse)
Droits de scolarité : comparution de six manifestants (Radio Canada)
Violences et arrestations (TVA)
Sure, a MINORITY of protesters got out of control, but they do not represent the inspiring collective spirit of the MAJORITY of people walking peacefully through the streets of downtown Montreal, side by side, English- and French-speaking (among others), and with the common goal of universal accessibility to higher education.
On the encouraging side, the prize for most objective headline goes to CBC Montreal for
Students rekindle nighttime protest against tuition hikes (CBC Montreal). Et voilà. It can be done.
From Orangutan: Mainstream headlines demonize Quebec student protesters (again!)
(video – 5 mars 2013, Montréal. Ostie d’grosse manif de soir contre la hausse éternelle from Mario Jean on Vimeo.) Tuesday, March 5, 2013, marked the rebirth of Montreal nocturnal protests against the commodification of university education. Below are a few of the sensationalist headlines (linked) that appeared in some of
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From Orangutan: Video: Yù – Carré Rouge
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Thank you, on behalf of the millions of international supporters of the Quebec student movement, for wearing the iconic red square or carré rouge during your appearance with The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger on the May 19th episode of Saturday Night Live. Awesome.
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From Orangutan: Merci, Arcade Fire,
Thank you, on behalf of the millions of international supporters of the Quebec student movement, for wearing the iconic red square or carré rouge during your appearance with The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger on the May 19th episode of Saturday Night Live. Awesome.
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