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Donald Trump isn't 'crazy.' He's a man-child who has always gotten his own way. | Aug 4 2016 | Liz Kessler | Calling Donald Trump 'crazy' or 'insane' isn't just ableist -- it disguises his privilege and hateful message.

'I don't live my life in my wheelchair': How Luke Anderson is making Canada more accessible | Aug 3 2016 | Gilad Cohen | Luke Anderson suffered significant paralysis from a mountain biking accident in 2002. He turned his injury into a mission to create barrier-free cities.

Tougher laws won't stop drunk driving. We need to tackle Canada's drinking problem. | Jul 26 2016 | Wayne Roberts | The latest stats on the death toll from Canada's weak laws on drinking and driving have led to renewed demands that policing be boosted. How about we look to changing the booze culture instead?

Keep fighting for affordable housing in Vancouver | Jul 25 2016 | Here are some ways you can help take action and demand housing for all.

Radicalizing body positivity politics | Jul 20 2016 | Scott Neigh | Tameera Mohamed talks about the radical, intersectional, body positivity of Our Resilient Bodies.

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The ABCs of genetically modified crops | Jul 19 2016 | Lois Ross | In recent months, there have been a number of announcements related to genetically modified crops. So, what actions are being taken in Canada and internationally to expand the debate about GM crops?

The Liberal record on asbestos so far worse than the Conservatives' | Jul 13 2016 | Gerry Caplan | While the Liberals waffle on an asbestos ban, people in Canada and around the world are dying from exposure to fibres. How does the government rationalize that?

Don't give up meat if you want to save the planet, eat less and better | Jul 11 2016 | Ryan Katz-Rosene | There are plenty of reasons why eliminating animal agriculture altogether is not the panacea solution to climate change it purports to be.

Six ways to support the work of Black Lives Matter across Canada this week | Jul 10 2016 | Allies and community, let's keep the momentum going!

B.C. leads the way in trans health, but change is slow | Jul 5 2016 | Emily Blake | Last year B.C. made a progressive decision to create a province-wide system for transgender health care, but progress has been slow to take place.

Dark earth could herald a bright future for agriculture and climate | Jul 5 2016 | David Suzuki | Dark earth’s benefit to climate is just one of its many exciting possibilities. It also enhances soils so they produce higher yields, helps retain water and prevents erosion.

Trans health care in Canada: A federal responsibility? | Jul 1 2016 | Laura Brightwell | In part two of this two-part feature, Laura Brightwell examines the existing health-care provisions for trans Canadians and asks what needs to change.

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