OTTAWA—The Derek Chauvin conviction may not be the victory it’s purported to be, given that within 24 hours of the verdict, police in America gunned down six Black people as a show of dominance. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s response to the verdict was exceptionally...
Erica talks to Dr Lindsay Tedds about the Liberals' Budget 2021, specifically child care, taxing the rich, pay equity and the current state of economics. How feminist is this first budget delivered by Canada's first female finance minister? Read Dr Tedds' work:...
Erica + Erin discuss all things related to the verdict of Derek Chauvin, including how the trial impacts police retaliation on Black communities, federal civil rights enforcement and how taxpayers fund police malfeasance. Globe and Mail article:...
This week's Misogynist of the Week is the Governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo. Connect with the pod: Twitter: https://twitter.com/badandbitchy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badandbitchypod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/badandbpodcast/ Email:...
Erica Ifill is an economist, columnist, and founder of the intersectional business consultancy Not In My Colour. There was, according to some, justice for George Floyd on April 20. Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who kneeled on Mr. Floyd’s neck, was...
OTTAWA—What a Biden-esque budget; it smells like America’s Rescue Plan up in here (if you missed that DMX reference, I can’t help you). The federal budget that we’ve been waiting two years for dropped on April 19 and, whew, wigs snatched. Firstly, let’s take a moment...
This week Erica + Erin discuss all things COVID-19, focusing on the forgotten communities of people with disabilities, racialized, essential and migrant workers. We also discuss the difference between paid sick days and paid sick leave and why one is more preferable...
OTTAWA—Who put white men in charge? Oh yes, patriarchy (by way of white supremacy). White men are screwing up and their responses to the pandemic are examples of how Canada’s socioeconomic, patriarchal framework ensures that white men end up in leadership positions...
OTTAWA—“Men are afraid that women will laugh at them. Women are afraid that men will kill them,” goes a quote attributed to Margaret Atwood. A week ago, my family and I said our final goodbyes to a young woman who was vibrant, full of life, and taken too soon. I can...
