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Nov 8, 2019

First reading of Bill 207 reveals zero UCP votes for reproductive rights

David J. Climenhaga

The private member's bill purports merely to support constitutional rights, but its purpose is clearly to wedge open the door for more restrictions on reproductive rights.

Event

Book Launch of The Revolt Against Psychiatry

Jan 24, 2020

Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

252 Bloor St. West

Toronto , ON

Canada

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Ontario CA

Book launch complete with readings and enactment

Blog

Nov 7, 2019

UCP gets ready to make its first move to restrict reproductive rights

David J. Climenhaga

This ploy is a well-understood part of the anti-choice playbook, so it seems likely the bill is an attempt to find a way to limit access to abortion services and contraception.

Blog

Oct 31, 2019

Parenting my parent: living with Alzheimer's

Angela Bischoff

As a lifelong activist, this has perhaps been my sweetest campaign, parenting my parent. In providing a loving home for her, we've allowed her beautiful spirit to rise up.

Blog

Oct 31, 2019

Canadian Taxpayers Federation skewed commentary on nurse salaries is an echo chamber

David J. Climenhaga

Readers are advised to take Canadian Taxpayers Federation "reports" with a healthy dose of skepticism.

Podcast

Oct 29, 2019

Crisis for abortion services and trans care in New Brunswick

Talking Radical Radio

Jessi Taylor talks about the campaign to Save Clinic 554, a practice that is a rare source of abortion services, trans care and specialized care for other marginalized populations in New Brunswick.

Columnists

Oct 25, 2019

Climate change and the agri-business footprint

Lois Ross

With a minority government in place, there may be an opportunity to push for expanding the climate change debate to include the impact that industrial agriculture is having on our environment.

Blog

Oct 24, 2019

Splash pads and swimming pools are not a response to climate change for vulnerable populations

Cathy Crowe

Toronto city council's recent declaration of a climate emergency is meaningless without measures to protect its most vulnerable citizens.

News

Oct 18, 2019

NDP promises to establish national care standards for seniors

Zaid Noorsumar

The NDP is the only federal party promising to establish national standards -- although it will face an uphill task in that endeavour.

Blog

Oct 18, 2019

New food insecurity research says it's black and white and not pretty

Paul Taylor

The research identifies that the higher prevalence of food insecurity among households with Black respondents is simply because they are Black. It's not caused by anything else.

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