New RY released

We are happy to announce that the latest Rebel Youth magazine, issue 12, is hot of the press. Published by the Young Communist League and printed by union labour, this edition has articles covering a variety of topics.

As the editorial says, “This is shaping up to be a summer of important struggles for the youth and student movement.
“On the one hand, there are massive uprisings and protests around the world especially Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, to say nothing of the anti-imperialist direction of Latin America. On the other hand, elections in our country have returned the most right-wing government in Canadian history.
“These are the subjects of two feature articles we present in Rebel Youth issue 12, together with an overview of important political issues discussed at the 17th World Festival of Youth and Students in South Africa, this past December.”

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Hollywood and our Youth

The passing of Heath Ledger was a shock for fans and most of all, his family. It is possibly concerned that his latest rolls were more of a strain on him than any other roles that he has played and that it lead to many sleepless nights. Ledger was still young, and at his prime. Perhaps the stress of role playing in the movies finally took a toll on a bright and delightful young man’s life.

Hollywood is much more of a struggle with its acting careers and roles than it was more than 50 years ago. Of course, every decade seems to have its Marilyn Monroe, or James Dean. If you were to ask any current actor or actress, Hollywood just isn’t easy. Paparazzi follow around these workers like they are mice in a cage being observed. Actors and actresses are working at their jobs just like the average worker in our every day life.

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