Jackie Gillard
Jackie Gillard is a writer from the Toronto area.
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Justice | Activism
Secrets to writing an effective letter to your MP, from a former MP
The Safe Third Country Agreement between Canada and the United States requires asylum seekers to apply in the first country they arrive in. This means people from Mexico or Central America, who would logically arrive on American soil first because of geographic proximity, cannot travel through the U.S. to apply…
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Justice | Politics
Humanitarian in Haiti discusses Trump’s recent remarks
After her high school graduation in 2010, Morgan Wienberg decided to go to Haiti to help after the earthquake. She has never left.
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Spirituality | Opinion
‘Thoughts and prayers’ now have a bad rap, thanks to U.S. politicians
Americans want less declarations of sorrow and regret and more real change on gun control
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Spirituality | Opinion
What is the purpose of baptism today?
With no strong ties to a particular religion or church, one mom explains why she still decided to have her daughter baptized
