Sara FL KirkDec 8, 2023

"If parents, educators, schools and provincial governments really care about the health and well-being of our youth, we must oppose enacting policies that create a false dichotomy between the “rights” of parents and the rights of children and youth." I could not love this article more for calling out the harmful 'parental rights' and anti-trans rhetoric we hear. Via #TheConversationCanada #ChildRights #Wellbeing #OneChanceNS #CDNPoli #TransEightsAreHumanRights

https://theconversation.com/when-rights-divide-trans-kids-need-supportive-families-216724

When 'rights' divide: Trans kids need supportive families

In the wake of transphobic protests, the ‘rights’ of parents are being falsely positioned in opposition to the rights of transgender and non-binary children rather than focusing on supporting families.

The Conversation
Sara FL KirkDec 5, 2023
"People don’t suddenly drop out of the workforce when they receive a basic income, nor are such programs too expensive to implement. We should be taxing super-rich corporations and individuals more to curb income inequality, known to be deadly for society". Busting the myths about poverty via #TheConversationCanada #BasicIncome #Poverty https://theconversation.com/implementing-a-basic-income-means-overcoming-myths-about-the-undeserving-poor-218577
Implementing a basic income means overcoming myths about the 'undeserving poor'

Momentum on basic income is growing in Canada. However, pervasive myths about poverty are making implementing the idea challenging.

The Conversation