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Stop Telling Girls to Smile — It Pressures Them to Accept the Unjust Status Quo

5 years ago 5 years ago Published by maria Comments Off on Stop Telling Girls to Smile — It Pressures Them to Accept the Unjust Status Quo

Girls are constantly told to smile, from T-shirts sold in stores that say “everyone loves a happy girl” to the... View Article

Most Trans and Non-Binary Youth Are Supported and Healthy Despite Stigma and Discrimination

5 years ago 5 years ago Published by maria Comments Off on Most Trans and Non-Binary Youth Are Supported and Healthy Despite Stigma and Discrimination

Trans and non-binary youth in Canada continue to experience targeted violence and discrimination, however, according to the 2019 Canadian Trans... View Article

Indigenous Researchers Plant Seeds of Hope for Health and Climate

5 years ago 5 years ago Published by maria Comments Off on Indigenous Researchers Plant Seeds of Hope for Health and Climate

As we learn more about climate change, this knowledge can be paralyzing, especially for young people who are contemplating life... View Article