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The Best Article on Trump and Clinton

Here is the best article so far on why no one should vote for Donald Trump. As journalists they truly know what they are talking about. Thank you. http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2016/09/29/dont-vote-for-donald-trump-editorial-board-editorials-debates/91295020/

Come to the LEAF AGM and Four Minutes for Equality

LEAF (Legal Education and Action Fund) invites you to come hear four-minute presentations by West Coast LEAF’s fabulous program leads featuring images, stories, and highlights of our work to advance women’s equality this year. DATE: Tuesday, September 27, 2016 TIME: 5-7 p.m. LOCATION: Law Courts Inn, 5th floor – 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver The

Why does it take so long to get women academics to the top?

Here is the recent research showing that even set targets for universities (research chairs) can’t be met. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/canadian-universities-fail-to-meet-diversity-hiring-targets/article29935311/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/canadian-universities-fail-to-meet-diversity-hiring-targets/article29935311

Good gender diversity strategies on Parliament Hill

EQUAL VOICE RELEASE: Conservative MP Michelle Rempel’s article about everyday sexism on the Hill in last week’s National Post is another sobering reminder of a male-dominated workplace in which women who occupy positions of power are met with varying degrees of hostility and/or ignorance far too often. This is not unique to Parliament Hill. Gender-biased

Five ways to promote gender equality

Good article by the Guardian. Five ways to promote gender equality http://www.theguardian.com/women-in-leadership/2016/apr/20/five-things-to-promote-gender-equality-at-work?

Women in retail face triple whammy in pay gap

Here is an excerpt from the news today: Gender pay gap worst in retail “Although almost 60 per cent of the province’s overall retail workforce is female, men still outnumber women in the highest-paid retail job: management. Men are also paid more than women in every single category of retail work, and are more

Why we need to stop teaching women about sexism

Here is a powerful excerpt from an article today by Michelle Rempel (member of Parliament for Calgary Nose Hill) in an Op Ed in the Financial post. Finally someone has the courage to ask men to step up!. “If you read my anecdotes and thought, “She probably was emotional,” or, “she’s too sensitive,” you

Great quick video on gender inequality

I just found this organisation! Re-Gender. Regarding gender. Re Gender Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InDSUy7g3HA

Happy Equal Pay Day!

Here is a great article in celebration of equal pay day!: “You’re probably aware that a woman makes about 79 cents for every dollar a man makes. But have you thought about how that missing 21 cents adds up over time and across the country? Here are a few sobering realities to keep in

Collaboration penalizes academic women

Here is some disturbing research on how women get penalized when they collaborate. Here is an excerpt: “Unfortunately for women, research done with a co-author counts far less. When women write with co-authors, the benefit to their career prospects is much less than half that accorded to men. This really matters, because most economic research is