The First Female VP-Elect of the USA

Kamala Harris has made history in becoming the first female VP-elect of the United States of America. Kamala Harris * will be * the first female Vice President, the first women of colour in the oval office, the first VP to be married to a man. Harris has made major...
What happens if no one gets 270 votes?

What happens if no one gets 270 votes?

Around the world people are sitting in front of their laptops in anticipation of who will be announced as the 46th President of the United States. There has been much frustration over this election- as neither Biden, nor Trump have secured the required 270 electoral...
A Trip to Ottawa

A Trip to Ottawa

This past week I was in Ottawa, Canada meeting with MPs from all political parties to talk about gender politics. I told them about my previous master’s thesis which studied the barriers female politicians face, as well as told them about my new proposal I am...
Primary Objectives of the UK’s Domestic Abuse Bill

Primary Objectives of the UK’s Domestic Abuse Bill

2 million adults are affected by domestic abuse every year. It is crucial that the government does their part in protecting and supporting those victims of domestic abuse. To do so, the United Kingdom government has introduced a new draft of the Domestic Abuse Bill to...
UK’s Health Policies for Men are in Need of a Redesign

UK’s Health Policies for Men are in Need of a Redesign

UK’s Health Policies for Men are in Need of a Redesign Men are commonly more reluctant than women to seek medical help. It is not uncommon for men to wait until they can no longer live with the pain or other symptoms of a problem before consulting with a physician. In...
Greener UK’s Proposal on the Environmental Bill

Greener UK’s Proposal on the Environmental Bill

The Greener UK coalition released a proposal on what will make the government’s newest environment bill a success. With the right legislation in place, the Greener UK coalition believes the bill will help reduce the country’s environmental impact and increase public...
MPs Advocate For More Relaxed E-cigarette Rules

MPs Advocate For More Relaxed E-cigarette Rules

There has been a long-running debate on the usage of e-cigarettes and how they are used in public. However, in a recent report by Members of Parliment (MP) in the UK, MPs are asking the government to become less rigid when it comes to rules surrounding e-cigarettes....
Canadian SOGI-Inclusive Student Policies Receive Push Back

Canadian SOGI-Inclusive Student Policies Receive Push Back

British Columbia’s education minister, Rob Fleming, believes that people against new in-school LGBT inclusivity policies have gone too far. Critics have gone as far as to launching personal attacks on teachers, parents, and LGBT youth.   The sexual...
How The Legalization Of Marijuana Will Impact Policy In Canada

How The Legalization Of Marijuana Will Impact Policy In Canada

The legalization of cannabis in Canada is expected to be in effect by the end of summer. With this implementation of this law, new policies will have to be put in place for retailers, employers, and the military. The challenging aspect is creating a policy that...