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About the author
CKirkby
- earned degrees in language / literature and law (but is not currently a lawyer or a journalist);
- worked for over a decade on Parliament Hill;
- misses writing; and
- appreciates thoughtful comments, en anglais ou en français. (Email addresses are not published.)
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Monthly Archives: July 2024
What I’m working on
Not so many published posts this particular month. Here is how I have otherwise been busy. Continue reading
Racism against a Supreme Court Justice
Diversity of experience on the Court can only be a threat to our system of government if the actual goal of government is to exclude people. Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Law, Politics
Tagged notwithstanding clause, racism, recusal, Supreme Court of Canada
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Compassion
I’ve started taking a year-long course on compassion. I find there’s a shortage of compassion in the world and, you know, be the change you want to see. Continue reading
Disability Pride Month
Consciously or not, we often treat “disabilities” as a flaw in a person, like they didn’t try hard enough and should be ashamed. There is societal judgment and resentment, like they’re a burden. Like they are lesser humans. Like they should be grateful for “support” that fails to meet their basic needs. Like it wouldn’t be such a big deal if they just died. Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Health, Psychology
Tagged being human, disability, gatekeeping, inclusivity, medical ableism, pre-disabled
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Little flickers of connection
In which I talk my way into offices and onto tour buses, and learn things and don’t get murdered. Continue reading →