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Earth Day: ‘Green Muscle Memory’ And Climate Education

“Earth Day: ‘Green muscle memory’ and climate education promote behaviour change,” by Preety Sharma, University of Toronto and Ayeshah Haque, University of Toronto This year, organizers of Earth Day are calling for widespread climate education as a critical step in … Continue reading

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Shifts In How Sex And Gender Identity Are edfined May Alter Human Rights Protections:

“Shifts in how sex and gender identity are defined may alter human rights protections: Canadians deserve to know how and why,” by Debra M Haak, Queen’s University, Ontario Recent education policy changes and protests about sex education reveal increasing concern and … Continue reading

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If I Can Dream: The Elvis Tribute To Martin Luther King, Jr.

“If I can dream: The Elvis tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.,” by Robert Morrison, Queen’s University, Ontario Fifty years ago, on April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was standing on the second-storey balcony of the Lorraine Motel in … Continue reading

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Finland Is Successfully Fighting Homelessness – Despite New Political Developments

No more homelessness – a goal that sounds like utopian fiction may become reality soon. The “Housing First” concept in Finland, supported by NGOs like the Y-Foundation, is aiming towards the end of homelessness in 2027. In a new interview, … Continue reading

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Alexei Navalny Had A Vision Of A Democratic Russia.

“Alexei Navalny had a vision of a democratic Russia. That terrified Vladimir Putin to the core,” by Robert Horvath, La Trobe University Alexei Navalny was a giant figure in Russian politics. No other individual rivalled the threat he posed to the … Continue reading

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Gospel Singer Mahalia Jackson’s Suggestion Changed A Good Speech To A Majestic Sermon

“Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson made a suggestion during the 1963 March on Washington − and it changed a good speech to a majestic sermon on an American dream,” by Bev-Freda Jackson, American University School of Public Affairs Every now and … Continue reading

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What Is Resilience? A Psychologist Explains The Main Ingredients

“What is resilience? A psychologist explains the main ingredients that help people manage stress,” by Rachel Goldsmith Turow, Seattle University The word resilience can be perplexing. Does it mean remaining calm when faced with stress? Bouncing back quickly? Growing from adversity? … Continue reading

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Star Economist Isabella Weber: “Companies Use Inflation As Excuse To Raise Prices”

She is currently one of the most sought-after economists in the world: Isabella Weber is an expert on price trends and inflation – and is considered the “inventor” of the gas price cap. She has been awarded the Kurt Rothschild … Continue reading

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On World Children’s Day, Let’s recognize That Children’s Rights Include Mental Health

“On World Children’s Day, let’s recognize that children’s rights include mental health,” by André Plamondon, Université Laval; Nicole Racine, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa, and Tracy Vaillancourt, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa World Children’s Day is Nov. 20, when we celebrate the importance … Continue reading

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Who Are Canada’s ‘Most Historically Significant’ Women?

“Who are Canada’s ‘most historically significant’ women?” by Donica Belisle, University of Regina and Andrea Eidinger, University of British Columbia Regarding women’s history in this country, most Canadians could use a refresher, according to a recent poll conducted by Historica Canada … Continue reading

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