Canadian feminist lawyer and women’s advocate
Finding ways to engage the public in making change in their communities is not easy. Low voter rates are just one example of how many people take a pass on involving themselves in decisions and activities that have a direct Continue reading Making a difference
When I learned back in January that Carsie Blanton, who seldom comes to Canada, would be performing at a winery not too far from where my partner and I live, I bought tickets as quickly as my fingers could move Continue reading Buck up
There was a lot of talk about mothers last week. Everything around us – media, billboards, news stories, friends and colleagues—prompted us to remember our mother on her special day, often encouraging us to spend money, while also insisting that Continue reading Who’s a mother?
A couple of days ago, a colleague and I co-presented at a women’s conference in a rural community. We had decided on a conversation format for our talk, so had asked the organizers to put two armchairs on the stage Continue reading Not for sissies