Blues Festival
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The Implication of Forced Birth on Women’s Rights
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On June 24, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) overturned Roe v. Wade – a step that stripped individuals of reproductive rights they have a right to as human beings. Now, the states are able to determine whether an individual with a uterus can choose what to do with their body if they…
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Is Canada as accepting as it seems to be?
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Growing up I was always taught that Canada was a loving and accepting place for every person no matter what they looked like or where they came from. Since hearing that, I was always proud to be a Canadian. I wa proud to see that the country I was born into was one of…
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Blues Festival brings talented performers and local vendors to DTK
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On Saturday Aug.10, Kitchener celebrated their annual Blues Festival in the downtown core. King Street was lined with local vendors, artists and food trucks that led to the main stage in front of city hall. I have had the pleasure of attending the growing festival for the past three years, and this was the first…
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Navigating the emotional discourse surrounding Alabama’s recent abortion law changes
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Recent abortion bill HB314, also known as the “Alabama Human Life Protection Act” forbids women from terminating a pregnancy once a heartbeat can be detected usually between six to eight weeks. The bill has caused upset for a number of reasons. Women feel that their bodies are being controlled, that they are being told by…
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