Canadian feminist lawyer and women’s advocate
Loving Spoonful (not to be confused with the 1960s band Lovin’ Spoonful) has long been one of my favourite not-for-profit organizations. It was founded in 2008 as a collaboration among social justice organizations in the Kingston area and initially housed Continue reading Crowded table
I’m not naïve about the systemic advocacy work I have been doing for the past 20 years. I know better than to hope for substantive success, regardless of what political party is in power or whether the issue is provincial Continue reading Democracy in action? Part two
Over the past two decades or so, I have had a number of opportunities to appear as a witness before parliamentary and legislative committees , where I have spoken to various bills related to violence against women, family and criminal Continue reading Democracy in action, part one
I don’t know about you, but when I’m relying on a professional for a service, I like to think they know as much as possible about whatever service they are providing. I want the young man who manages my RRSP Continue reading A role for experts