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Why Natural Childbirth Is a Myth
The idea that some reproductive methods are better than others is harming women
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The Charmed Life of Esther the Wonder Pig
What one celebrity pet can tell us about our curious and complicated relationship with animals
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The Political Bias in Our Court Systems
Trump is overhauling the US Supreme Court to match his Republican agenda. Will it set a precedent for Canada?
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Does a Guaranteed Annual Income Actually Work?
What one small town in Manitoba learned about eliminating poverty
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The Danger of Romanticizing Suicide
From Kate Spade to Anthony Bourdain, too much focus is put on mythologizing celebrity deaths—not discussing the reality of mental illness
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Who Really Decides What Goes Into Canada’s Food Guide?
Teachers rely on the guide to help students learn about healthy eating—and that’s why lobbyists shouldn’t be allowed near it
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The Case for Assisted Drug Injection
Helping users with their drugs may sound like a counterintuitive fix to the opioid crisis, but it can save lives
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What Do Meghan Markle’s Clothes Tell Us About How She Wants to Be Seen?
Channeling one’s persona through a wardrobe is something of a fine art, requiring both vision and purpose
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