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Every International Women's Day, I take a well-deserved break. Why even try and jostle for space in a room flooded with corporations and politicians wielding their bullhorns for a day, turning what began as a profound call for social justice in 1975 into a shallow, Hallmark-esque spectacle? It's an …
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As we adjust our clocks to spring forward, embracing the promise of longer days and warmer weather, there's a stark contrast that can't be ignored. While time marches on, the progress in women's rights seems to be caught in a perpetual loop, reminiscent of a bizarre Groundhog Day where advancements …
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By Anne Brodie Cineplex has re-released the documentary Navalny in select theatres across Canada. 2023's Academy Award's Best Documentary Feature reminds us of the brave decisions and actions of Russian activist Alexei Navalny, Putin's fiercest critic and leader of the opposition. Navalny died …
March has made a confused entrance, embodying both the fierceness of a lion and the gentleness of a lamb. Here in Ontario, the weather is uncharacteristically gentle, bordering on what someone I saw on social media call "apocalyptically nice." This month also ushers in the celebrations of Women's …
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As I sit down to write this article, the weight of the topic at hand is not lost on me. Engaging in trans rights dialogue in Canada, especially as someone who is not trans, feels like navigating a minefield. Personally, I feel a responsibility to lend my voice to support a marginalized community …
