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Democrats try a new tactic to win a House seat in Utah - running as progressives in a red state
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (1078+ words) But the political landscape has changed, thanks to a redistricting shakeup that created a deep blue district anchored by Salt Lake City. Suddenly, congressional candidates are trying to outflank each other on the left in an unusual race that could…...
Advocates demand clarity from Carney on status of feminist foreign policy
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (703+ words) Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre left, takes part in a flag raising ceremony with Minister of Women and Gender Equality Rechie Valdez marking Pride month on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. OTTAWA - Dozens of advocates for women and…...
Martin Regg Cohn: Feminist foreign policy was clever branding but it’s not our top priority
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (845+ words) Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a news conference during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Nov. 23, 2025. Here's a trick question: Does Canada still have a "feminist foreign policy?" At a news conference last week, Mark Carney doubtless saw the…...
Supriya Dwivedi: Mark Carney is giving in to the bros
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (418+ words) Mark Carney's disavowal of a feminist foreign policy will affect how his government enacts that policy, writes Supriya Dwivedi. Before leaving for the recently held G20 in Johannesburg, Canada had laid out its priorities, for the summit: "improving critical mineral supply…...
MPs swipe at Carney’s claim that Canada has no feminist foreign policy
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (690+ words) Prime Minister Carney said Canada still wants to defend LGBTQ+ rights and combating violence against women. MPs weigh in on Mark Carney's comments on Canada's feminist foreign policy Liberal MP Karina Gould and NDP MP Leah Gazan respond to Prime…...
Carney says Canada upholding values but drops talk of ‘feminist foreign policy’
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (572+ words) Carney's comments at the G20 summit in Johannesburg illustrate a shift in rhetoric from the government of Justin Trudeau. Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a fireside chat in Montreal on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025." JOHANNESBURG - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada no…...
Ethan Hawke’s new show and the return of an LGBTQ icon: What the Star’s culture team is obsessed with this week
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (168+ words) The Lowdown," the latest series from Sterlin Harjo, is a sharp comic crime-drama, and Erasure's Andy Bell plays Toronto." Andy Bell of Erasure plays the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Tuesday. One-half of hitmaking synth-pop duo Erasure, Andy Bell (no, not…...
Review: ‘Ransacking Troy’ at Stratford Festival gives the Trojan War a feminist twist
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (891+ words) While compelling, Erin Shields's new play at the Tom Patterson Theatre loses steam halfway through. 2.5 stars (out of 4) By Erin Shields, directed by Jackie Maxwell. Until Sept. 28 at the Tom Patterson Theatre, 111 Lakeside Dr., Stratford, Ont. stratfordfestival.ca or 1800-567-1600 STRATFORD…...
Democrats are at odds over response as Trump announces the US has entered Israel-Iran war
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (827+ words) After nearly two years of stark divisions over the war in Gaza and support for Israel, Democrats seemed to remain at odds over policy toward Iran. Progressives demanded unified opposition before President Donald Trump announced U.S. strikes against Tehran's nuclear program…...
How this Toronto organization is helping LGBTQ refugees avoid the U.S.
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (776+ words) Along with resettling over 300 people from nearly 30 countries, a new reports says Rainbow Railroad has supported thousands more. Rahma Esslouani in front of the Pin Button Pride mural on Wellesley Street. Esslouanit relocated to Canada from Turkey through Canada's refugee…...