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...
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...