I was recently in Warsaw, where I presented a keynote entitled “What I Hear vs. What I Know: Battling Misinformation from the Newsroom to the Facebook Comment Section.” So, it would be hypocritical of me to sit this one out. I believe in truth, I believe in facts. And I believe in speaking out when misinformation begins to take hold, when it’s uncomfortable, even when […]
TRIGGER WARNING Northumberland Women is a place where all women within our community are welcomed with open arms. We understand that some of the topics we discuss might stir discomfort in certain hearts. It’s natural for these conversations to evoke a range of emotions – discomfort, anger, sadness, and more. It’s possible that some will remain unaffected, while others might find solace in the fact […]
I am not writing to convince anyone that drug use is OK; that is a moral issue with no place in the argument for the effectiveness of public health initiatives like TweakeasyCBG and the Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) they have established in Cobourg. OPS will benefit people who use drugs and our community. This program will reduce the harm and minimize the impact on our […]