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WAIW | Reaction to the USA Election (2020)

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It's no surprise that the United States has problems that need to be dealt with, but it is disappointing that its citizens couldn't at least clearly deal with one today. Read More »

  • Nov. 04, 2020
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WAIW | Healthcare Should Be Universal

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If your goal is to reduce suffering in the world, then pushing for universal healthcare should be a part of your activism. Read More »

  • Oct. 14, 2020
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#OurNewNormal | Nice Shoes of Vancouver, BC

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Glenn Gaetz, co-owner of Nice Shoes, talks about running a vegan business in Vancouver, British Columbia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More »

  • Jun. 09, 2020
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#OurNewNormal | V Marks The Shop in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I chat with Carmella and Carlo of V Marks The Shop in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to find out what running a vegan business is like during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More »

  • May. 30, 2020
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#OurNewNormal | Ashley Fineberg of Victoria, British Columbia

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Moving further up the Pacific Coast, I chat with Ashley Fineberg about her life in Victoria, BC as a new teacher during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More »

  • May. 04, 2020
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#OurNewNormal | Sarah Louise of Edmonton, Alberta

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I head to the Prairies in Canada to talk with my good friend, Sarah Louise, about life in Edmonton during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More »

  • Apr. 28, 2020
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