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Free speech and the cruel shackles of empathy and mutual respect
By
Mercedes Allen
| October 23, 2016

In Canada, we tend to value freedom of speech very highly, and it's often said that the best way to counter objectionable speech is with more speech.

That's the first thought that crosses my mind in the case of University of Toronto professor Jordan Peterson, who declares in a series of YouTube videos that he will not honour trans* peoples' chosen pronouns, and opposes trans* human rights protections, all in the name of combating "political correctness."

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Honduras recalled: the 2009 coup

July 26, 2016
| Perspectives from people harmed by the coup and Hillary Clinton
Length: 29:09 minutes (40.05 MB)
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B.C. leads the way in trans health, but change is slow

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Transgender rights in Canada are gaining attention, including the introduction of Bill C-16. However, one issue the community is still facing is the need for quality, trans-competent health care across the country.

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Canada's forthcoming 'drop your pants' trans blood donation policy
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Mercedes Allen
| June 23, 2016

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After Census snub, Canada's trans community feels like it doesn't count

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Some members of the transgender community can't help but feel institutionally overlooked after the 2016 census failed to include options for transgender people.  

Groups supportive of LGBTQ rights fear that what may seem like a small oversight by not including non-binary gender options on the census is what leads to entire demographic segments being overlooked both culturally and legislatively. 

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Unheard of Sex, Religion and Politics at the Dinner Table!
Unheard of Sex, Religion and Politics at the Dinner Table!

Unheard Of: Sex, Religion and Politics at the Dinner Table!

March 2, 2016
| Interviewing ordinary people with unconventional lives.
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The no platforming of radical feminists: A talk by Julie Bindel
By
Meghan Murphy
| June 11, 2015

This is an edited transcript of a talk given by journalist, Julie Bindel, on June 6, 2015 at the Quaker Meeting House in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The event was recorded by UK Indymedia and was organized by the RadFem Collective.

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Indiana put the lie to 'religious freedom.' But Canadian Evangelicals hope you didn't notice.
By
Mercedes Allen
| April 20, 2015

Everyone's familiar with the old adage, "be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it."

Which is why the Evangelical leaders who held a press conference on Parliament Hill calling for greater religious freedom laws and schmoozing with Conservative politicians last month might do well to remember Indiana.

"Unfortunately, Christians in this country find themselves under attack. This is a violation, and we are calling on the Canadian government to stop this type of violation across this country..." -- Charles McVety

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Change to trans* rights bill endorses washroom bans

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Canada's trans* human rights bill C-279 was amended by a Senate committee in a way that makes it legal to ban trans* people from washrooms.

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Canada's trans* rights bill now endorses washroom bans
By
Mercedes Allen
| February 26, 2015

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Canada's trans* human rights bill C-279 was amended by a Senate committee, in a way that makes it legal to ban trans* people from washrooms and gendered spaces appropriate to their gender identity.

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