Tag: Nancy Ruth

Some context on a favourite feminist philanthropist

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April 8th, 2015

On the rare occasions when I get slammed on Twitter or condemned by an anonymous troll, I sometimes console myself that at least the criticism isn’t splashed across every news website, broadcast and paper in the country. That’s why it pained me to see the unfortunate off-the-cuff remark Nancy Ruth made last week to a scrum of reporters feed […]

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Canada’s anthem back in the hot seat

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October 10th, 2013

Jian Ghomeshi calls it common sense. But will the government listen?   Last week, some of Canada’s most notable women (including Informed Opinions Honorary Patrons, Senator Nancy Ruth and the Rt. Hon. Kim Campbell) launched a formidable campaign advocating that gender-neutral lyrics be restored to Canada’s national anthem. Since then, all sorts of media heavyweights […]

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