Transphobia is being allowed to thrive in the Prairies
Days after the 1 Million March 4 Children (1MM4C), I started seeing online articles that celebrated counter-protesters outnumbering the fringe, cross-country anti-trans protest. While there…
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Illegality of dumpster diving in Winnipeg facilitates waste
In this economy, the discarded microwaves and half-eaten red velvet cakes in my apartment complex’s dumpster are their own sweet temptations. However, I am defiant…
To protect trans kids is to demand a better future
It seemed like the fascists wanted to hurt us. The anti-queer 1 Million March 4 Children (1MM4C) protest in Winnipeg last Wednesday drew far larger…
Rise up, gamers: the corporate miasma of professional League of Legends
My fall semester so far has involved neglecting my growing September backlog of games in favour of the most divisive video game of our time,…
Feminist organization deems Manitoba Progressive Conservatives anti-choice
With the provincial election on the horizon, the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada (ARCC) has declared Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative (PC) Party to be anti-choice. The…
Tour of West Kildonan Library teaches attendees to never judge a book by its cover
A full house of bright-eyed and passionate patrons filled West Kildonan Library’s basement program room Aug. 14, eager to dive into its rich history. In…
U of W prof’s talk on trans health care sparks protest
A University of Winnipeg professor’s talk on the economic interests involved in gender affirming health care caused controversy last week, leading to protests and calls…
Experience the trip of a lifetime at the Cinematheque
A documentary about a stage four cancer patient and her journey with medical psilocybin psychotherapy to treat end-of-life distress is coming to the Cinematheque for…
New student group aims to build community
There is always a need for support, community guidance among students at the U of M, and this need is not exclusive to one type…
Repeal of Bill 28 a win for labourers
A strike mandate was approved by 96.5 per cent of the 55,000 workers represented by the Ontarian School Board Council of Unions. The council demanded…