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Why do progressives and justice advocates seem to not care about COVID?
14+ hour, 14+ min ago (454+ words) It's still important to'warn people about the dangers of COVID and make schools and workplaces safe,'Andrew Wilkin says. People take part in a rally against mandatory mask bylaws in 2020 in Hamilton. Individuals and groups fighting for equitable democracy must…...
Nova Scotia government announces LGBTQ+ action plan aimed at equity, community safety
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (416+ words) People march in the Toronto Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey Nova Scotia's provincial flag flies on a flagpole in Ottawa, Monday July 6, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government has announced a…...
Advocates demand Carney clarify feminist foreign policy, spending on women and LGBTQ+
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (193+ words) OTTAWA - Dozens of advocates for women and LGBTQ+ people in Canada and abroad are demanding clarity from the Carney government on its message shift on feminism. In an open letter co-ordinated by Oxfam Canada, 92 organizations and 162 individuals say they're deeply…...
Carney says Canada upholding values but drops talk of ‘feminist foreign policy’
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (414+ words) JOHANNESBURG - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada no longer has a feminist foreign policy, but still wants to uphold values on the world stage that include LGBTQ+ rights and combatting violence against women. "Yes we have that aspect to our…...
How the funny and feminist fashion in ‘Palm Royale’ further the storytelling
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (770+ words) This image released by Apple TV shows Carol Burnette in a scene from "Palm Royale." (Erica Parise/Apple TV via AP) The Apple TV show made a splash in its first season with the starry cast, high production values and…...