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What Does “Lockdown” Even Mean Anymore?

February 15, 2021February 17, 2021 - by Jonah Brunet

One year into COVID-19, our definitions are constantly changing. But, when politics distort our language, people can die

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Justice

Workplace Harassment Goes Virtual

January 28, 2021January 29, 2021 - by Samantha McCabe

Far from pausing the problem, the pandemic has intensified it across online platforms

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January/February 2021 / Society

The Case for Affordable Child Care

December 1, 2020January 29, 2021 - by Anne Shibata Casselman

For decades, we’ve known that universal child care would advance the nation. What’s taking Canada so long?

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Health

The Mental Health Toll of a Pandemic Winter

November 20, 2020November 21, 2020 - by Gabrielle Drolet

There’s no blanket solution for the challenges of the cold dark season. But there are ways to make it more bearable

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Health / November/December 2020

The Many Ways We’re Failing Our Children’s Mental Health

October 26, 2020October 27, 2020 - by Lauren McGill

Social media pressures, loneliness, and the climate crisis are weighing on today’s youth. The stress is taking its toll

COVID-19

Why We’re So Bad at Disaster Planning

September 29, 2020September 29, 2020 - by Ethan Lou

Just because we see something coming, that doesn’t mean we can stop it

COVID-19 / Health / November/December 2020

How to Vaccinate a Planet

September 15, 2020March 9, 2021 - by Danielle Groen

What it will take to build the fastest inoculation program in history and defeat COVID-19

Article Club: Why Can’t Transit be Free?

Is a pandemic a good time to push through free transit in our major cities? Read the article we discussed: The Fight to Save Public Transit On August 18, join …

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COVID-19 / Health / September/October 2020

The Spanish Flu Rewrote History. Will This Pandemic Do the Same?

July 16, 2020July 17, 2020 - by Simon Lewsen

Disease magnifies inequality, brings social turmoil, and offers a shot at meaningful change

Article Club: Parenting in a Pandemic

In a pandemic, our economy is sending a clear message: you can either work or parent—you can’t do both Read the article we’re discussing: My Son Peed Onscreen in a …