You can never ban abortion, you can only ban safe abortions. Read that again.

“Affordability is just one piece of it,” MarthaFriendly tells Dave McGinn. “How are we going to expand child care, and where are we going to find the work force to work in expanded child care?” Read the new report: policyalternatives.ca/gamechanger #childcare #cdnpoli #cdnecon

#Childcare fees are going to be dropping fast for the rest of the year. The feds want to see a 50% drop by year’s end and then down to $10-a-day in 3 years time. Are the provincial plans going to get us there? A new @policyalternatives Bluesky @policyalternatives.ca report lays it all out for 37 Canadian cities. 1/9

Minister Rebecca Schulz's "Made-In-Alberta" child care plan is not made for all Albertans. The UCP decided to use a "one-size-fits-all" approach to distribute federal $$ that ignores child care fees are higher in #yeg, #yyc, #ymm & #yql. #ableg calgaryherald.com/news/politics/…

I'm still amazed at the naivety of so many people in Canada. If you don't think the Conservatives and far right movements are coming for our rights you haven't been paying attention.

I’m seeing a lot of posts saying people will die because Roe has been overturned. That is definitely true. But perhaps not for the reasons you think.

Here I responded to the argument that teaching young children about the history of racism is going to make White kids feel bad. Thank you The Late Show for having me. #HowToRaiseAnAntiracist

This week, Chile announced a proposed new constitution written by a democratically elected convention, and it is likely the most legitimate constitution in the world, as it is written boldly in the context of the climate crisis. A 🧵on its inspiring climate provisions.

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Unfathomable: challenge that new #cdnchildcare funding program "allows too much government control of their private businesses" Public accountability for public childcare funds is merely responsible government bit.ly/3OFkIkU Child Care Now Canadian Child Care Federation Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care

Oncologist's arrival on P.E.I. delayed by lack of child care. Another consequence of low wages in #cdnchildcare sector and too few programs. Also an example of how labour shortages in healthcare professionals can’t be solved without #dnchildcare cbc.ca/news/canada/pr…

Shortly after Michael Melling became head of CTV News, he raised questions about host Lisa LaFlamme’s hair. According to a senior CTV official who was present at the meeting, Mr. Melling asked who had approved the decision to “let Lisa’s hair go grey.” theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

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Child Care Worker and #ECE Appreciation Day is next week! Please take the time to show gratitude to #RECEs who enrich the early learning experience for children and acknowledge the value of their compassionate leadership and care. #Ontario #RECE

🧵One of the most persistent myths around child care is that it's only a recent need driven by mothers suddenly entering the workforce. Way more mothers have worked, and for far longer in American history, than you likely think. Let's take a look.

Retweet this if you stand in solidarity with CUPE education workers.

Bill 28: What’s at Stake? A THREAD 🧵 #IStandWithCUPE #39kIsNotEnough #OntEd #OnLab #OnPoli

This article shows that, like other provinces, Alberta’s emergency departments are overstrained. The usual summer quiet period did not transpire. #RespiratorySyncytialVirus (1/8)

As one of NYC's oldest child care providers shuts shop, a little known, decades-old model for providing quality care with decent working conditions is slipping away. My latest for Bloomberg CityLab bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Here’s my rapid recap of just some of our child care accomplishments in 2022!