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Recently, a wave of anti-trans legislation has swept across the United States, with more than 400 active anti-trans bills. Some of the legislation has to do with health care, others address trans students in sports, and still, others target books in libraries.
Where does anti-trans sentiment come from? And are things better in Canada?
This week on Don’t Call Me Resilient, we are joined by Syrus Marcus Ware, an artist, activist and assistant professor at the School of the Arts at McMaster University, and a co-editor of Until We Are Free: Reflections on Black Lives Matter in Canada.
Ware shares his research findings and life experiences to compare the situations in Canada and the U.S. We also speak about the importance of visiting the archives to insert missing trans histories as a way to resist – creating a record that trans people have always been here. Listen to our insightful episode, directly on our website or your favourite podcast player.
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All the best.
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Trans rights are under attack, especially in the U.S. Here, Jamiyah Morrison, 19, of Riverdale, Md., left, has rainbow makeup touched up by Niaomi Moshier, 21, while attending a rally as part of Transgender Day of Visibility in March 2023, in Washington, D.C.
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Vinita Srivastava, The Conversation; Boké Saisi, The Conversation
This year, there are more than 400 active anti-trans bills across the U.S. What do things look like in Canada? Are we a safe haven or are we following those same trends?
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Contrary to misconceptions, exposing children to diverse expressions of gender identity supports their natural development and fosters inclusivity.
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Conor Barker, Mount Saint Vincent University; Daniel G. Seguin, Mount Saint Vincent University
Drag Queen Story Time events have faced backlash and protests recently. But contrary to misconceptions, these events can support child development and promote acceptance.
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Even though most people — including health-care professionals — are familiar with the term ‘blue balls,’ there is surprisingly little research on this phenomenon.
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Caroline Pukall, Queen's University, Ontario
The pain of ‘blue balls’ should never be used as a coercive tactic. But almost half of study participants — mostly women and some men — reported pressure to engage sexually.
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Programs that bring young and old together help foster meaningful relationships across generational divides.
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Jason Proulx, Simon Fraser University; John Helliwell, University of British Columbia; Lara Aknin, Simon Fraser University
Intergenerational Day serves as a reminder of what the old and young can learn from one another, as well as the benefits that come from connecting with others.
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Studies suggest up to 50 per cent of dogs are afraid of fireworks.
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Kendra Coulter, Western University
Fireworks can frighten wild and domestic animals, start wildfires and affect some people’s mental health.
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La fermeture des piscines au début de la pandémie de Covid-19 a privé des millions de personnes au Canada de cours de natation.
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Audrey R. Giles, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa; Sofia Pantano, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa; Umerdad Khudadad, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
Les cours de natation ont été suspendus et les piscines fermées durant la pandémie. À cela s’ajoute une pénurie de maîtres-nageurs, ce qui rendra les activités aquatiques plus risquées cet été.
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Podcasts
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Daniel Merino, The Conversation; Nehal El-Hadi, The Conversation
Governments and activist groups are bringing environmental issues to international courts. They argue that the impact of climate change and environmental issues affect human rights.
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Arts
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Joshua Gulam, Liverpool Hope University; Dr Sarah Feinstein, University of Leeds; Fraser Elliott, The University of Edinburgh
The seemingly chaotic nature of the Fast Saga’s development is central to the Furious-verse’s appeal.
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Politics
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Jasmine Fledderjohann, Lancaster University; Maureen Owino, York University, Canada; Sophie Patterson, Lancaster University
Everyone should have the right to have, or not have, a child and to parent with dignity in a safe environment – but food insecurity makes this difficult.
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Science + Tech
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Giovanni Sala, University of Liverpool; Fernand Gobet, London School of Economics and Political Science
Education, contacts and luck can play a considerable role when it comes to building up wealth.
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