A life spent together is better
Life is difficult, it is for most people, but I have always struggled to stay positive and I am seldom content. Yet, when I sit…
Teegan Gillich
Contraceptive realities are pregnant with inequalities
It was a random Tuesday in primary six when the head teacher, Mrs. Joy, had split the entire school in half. Girls headed to the…
What Indigenous knowledges can teach us about love
Elder Norman Meade, one of U of M’s Elders-in-residence, said that of the seven sacred teachings, “love may be the most sacred.” Meade explained the…
A digital love affair
In emerging technologies, discussions surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) often touch on its potential applications in intimate and sexual contexts. For some, it may simply be…
Friends to lovers, romantic bonds founded on friendship
About two-thirds of people in a romantic relationship were friends with their significant other before initiating a romantic partnership. Among those under the age of…
In service of struggle, break the academic hush on Israel and Palestine
I (DeFehr) have fond childhood memories of an elementary school teacher quieting her classroom saying, “a hush fell over the room.” All her students would…
Feminism and genocide: a reflection on ‘Hear our Voices’
Discussions about feminism in the context of Israel and Palestine are tied up with concepts like nationalism. Hosted by the Canadian Museum for Human Rights…
The future of meat
Argenis Rodas-González, a former farm-owner, fled Venezuela with his family amid threats of kidnapping and ransom. As a professor, researcher and ranch consultant with a…
Arij Al Khafagi proof that safe spaces in academia are vital
Following the reinstating of Arij Al Khafagi after almost two months of suspension, it is clear that there needs to be more focused conversations on…
Critique confidently to construct a better world
Can I offer you some constructive criticism? Many readers may reflexively cringe at that question, which makes sense. For many of us, criticism feels primarily…