Prof. Irene Bloemraad comments on the realities of undocumented people in Canada for the CBC
She expects the number of undocumented people in Canada will grow due to the federal government’s plan to reduce spots for permanent residents.
Prof. Amin Ghaziani and PhD student Alyy Patel speak to the Toronto Star about community building efforts by queer women
Groups like the Queer South Asian Women’s Network, founded by Alyy, are in line with a larger trend shifting away from permanent venues to one-off events.
Prof. Amin Ghaziani on why academia could benefit from more joy in Times Higher Education interview
In an interview with Times Higher Education, Prof. Ghaziani spoke on the fate of gay bars, the power of a good night out, and why academia could benefit from a bit more joy.
Prof. Emily Huddart commented on the link between political activism and Taylor Swift’s Eras tour
Prof. Huddart commented on the “Unite the Swifties” campaign encouraging people who wanted free tickets to the Eras tour to engage in escalating actions against RBC.
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Prof. Jennifer Berdahl writes about why Trump is choosing potential cabinet members who have sexual abuse allegations
One might wonder why so many of US President-elect Donald Trump’s choices include men accused of sexually abusing women and girls.
Prof. Sylvia Fuller comments on why nearly a quarter of Canadians work in the gig economy in CBC News
Prof. Fuller said the number of Canadians working in the gig economy sheds light on how people are feeling the rising cost of living.
Prof. David Tindall comments on B.C.’s contentious Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline project
Prof. Tindall said the fact the new pipeline is now co-owned by the Nisga’a government will influence the B.C. government’s response to potential conflict.
Digital overload: BBC dives into Prof. Yue Qian’s research on why women are doing a hidden form of work
Prof. Yue Qian’s latest research shows how women tend to do more of the day-to-day online work for the family, creating an extra digital burden.