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Anti Sex work - The Queer Cost
As I'm grieving over the loss of an amazing person I never had the pleasure of meeting, it has pulled on some cords in me that have been stretched thin for some time now. This morning I read Donald's note which seemed to me to be mediating the middle ground on the Slut Walk division and watching as the memorial plans for a great woman who left us before we were ready for her to leave unfold.
Divorce: Parent Alienation
Divorce and Parent AlienationMichelle BoyceAccording to Wikipedia, Parental alienation syndrome (abbreviated as PAS) is term coined by Richard A. Gardner in the early 1980s to refer to what he describes as a disorder in which a child, on an ongoing basis, belittles and insults one parent without justification, due to a combination of factors, including indoctrination by the other parent (almost
Raising a genderless Child
June 6, 11am Michelle and Deb will be throwing our opinions into the Frey around parents that wish to keep the gender of their child secret from the world and the public outcry that ensues.Listen to two professional Psychologists Dr. Erik Fisher and Lynda Martens discuss this issue that has gained international attention.On 94.9 FM in London, Ontario and surrounding areahttp://www.chrwradio.com/
Top 10 Shows
Here are the TOP 10 Shows listened to as of June 2011Plays Show2350 Hate Crimes Show2118 Trans Show1834 Trans Women in Women's only space1811 Paralympic Show1745 LGBT Parenting Show1693 HIV/AIDS Show1386 Un-Chrsistmas Show1296 First People Show (Aboriginal)1221 Weight Discrimination Show1188 LGBT Youth Deaths ShowCatch these shows and many more at www.betweenthemargins.ca

Dear Canadian Business Owners and Politicians,Bill C-389 is up for vote on February 7th in the House of Commons. While some have labeled it the bathroom bill, others about common decency and obvious Canadian values. Here is a different way of looking at it.I am a Diversity trainer and work with companies getting themselves out of hot water when they violate the Human Rights Code. Companies
NAAFA Press Release:Wrong Turn in Arizona!
For Immediate Release November 18, 2010 Oakland, CA ? NAAFA strongly urges the Unified School District of Flagstaff, AZ to reconsider stigmatizing the entire student segment of the Arizona population they have determined to be overweight or obese or at risk of becoming so. By sending letters targeted at specific individuals and families, the Flagstaff's medical community are moving down a
LGBT Youth Death Resources
Hi Everyone,Here are the resources listed in the show and a few others.Trans PULSE www.transpulse.caSuicide Prevention Resource Center www.sprc.orgAlphabet Community Centre www.acclondon.comFor trans support in London www.tgstation.com/londonOpen Closet LGBT Youth support group http://www.aidslondon.com/pdf/Open%20Closet.pdfOther London Support ServicesAddiction Services of Thames Valley 673-3242
Big Wait World Premiere Stratford Oct 16
I understand that that the doctor shortage situation is getting critical locally in your area and that some of your nearby ER's are closing. Thought you might be interested in seeing our documentary film "The Big Wait" which looks at the doctor shortage in Canada over a four year filming period. It will have it's film festival World Premiere in Stratford Ontario, next week, Saturday October 16.
International Day of Peace
International Day of Peace is a day brought into the light of day by the efforts of Jerremy Gilley, whos tireless campaign has made this day a reality.The goal: 3 Billion people celebrating Peace Day by 2012More details and order the video at wwww.peaceoneday.orgFrom Wikipedia:The International Day of Peace, also known as the World Peace Day, occurs annually on September 21. It is dedicated to
R.H.V.P. and Hate Crimes Follow Up
**Our thanks to Ashleigh, from F-Words, who was our acting producer for this show**Today's show was a follow-up to the Rally for Peaceful Communities, held on October 7th, 2009, resulting from two highly publicized hate crimes in the City of London that occurred last September.Highlights from the Rally included an address from Mayor Anne Marie Decicco-Best and from Deputy Chief of the London
Sue Kenney and the Women's Lifestyle Show
Former guest Sue Kenney (the El Camino), will be speaking at the Women's Lifestyle Show in London, ON on March 6th, from 12:30pm to 1:30pm.Although there is no fee to hear her speak, general admission to the W.L.S. is $10.For more information on this event, click HERE.
'Juicy' and 'Squishy' Show
On our March 1st show, about Weight Discrimination, follows in the wake of the media frenzy surrounding Kevin Smith and Southwest Airlines.Over the Valentine's Day weekend, famed writer and director Kevin Smith was removed from his flight for being 'too fat' - and after bringing public attention to this incident, he received an apology from Southwest Airlines and was given a seat on a replacement
LGBT Parenting Show
On February 15th, we welcomed guest co-host Fallon Cunning, parent of three, along with Michelle Boyce to discuss the topic of LGBT parenting. Special guests on the show included Rachel Epstein of the LGBTQ Parenting Network, Joan Wiley of TransParents Canada, and Freya, the daughter of a lesbian. A very special 'This is Me' segment brings us the voice of Jessie Boyce, a young lady who speaks
BTM Salute to Black History Month
Today Between the Margins ran a special edition from 11am to 12pm, saluting February as Black History Month.Michelle Boyce, and co-host Maha El-Sabaawi, presented two wonderful interviews with Carl Cadogen, from the London Black History Co-ordinating Committee, and Heather Taylor, advocate for Black rights/Black Women's rights and a former employee of the North American Black History Museum.The
Geo: On A Personal Note...
I always love it when we do shows dealing with exceptional people who overcome the challenges that have been given to them in the form of a physical disability. I am a firm believer that anyone, regardless of their lot in life, can accomplish almost anything they put their heart and mind into.But there is this incredibly deep respect I have for those who succeed in spite of physical limitations.
Paralympic Athletes Show
Join us on February 1st, 2010 for our Paralympic Athletes show.We're speaking with Canadian Paralympic Swimmer and medalist Darda Sales (formerly Darda Geiger), and US Paralympic Soccer player and international comedy superstar, Josh Blue.RBC Olympian and Paralympic Swimmer Darda Sales represented Canada in the 2000 Summer Paralympic Games in Sydney (where she took home Gold in the 4 x100 m
Welcome
Welcome to Between the Margins Blog!Special thanks to all our team:Maha El-Sabaawi - On-air commentator and BloggerNicole Nussbaum - On-air commentatorCarrie Simmons - ProducerAdam Prince - Assistant ProducerFallon Cunning - On-air commentator and Head ResearcherWithout you guys this show couldn't happen!

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BTMLive: @Deb_Matthews is there a policy for trans individuals to select the sex marker on the card and change the marker?
BTMLive: Dear Canadian Business Owners and Politicians, Bill C-389 is up for vote on February 7th in the House of Commons. While some have labele
BTMLive: 03/16 - The RHVP and Hate Crimes follow up show is on the website, with guests Erik Rozenski, Dan Pugh (HBT) and Marcel Marcellan (LPD)
BTMLive: 03/12: Michelle is in the news, following the Michael Gordon sentencing: http://www.lfpress.com/news/london/2010/03/12/13202341.html
BTMLive: Many thanks to Peggy Howell - for more information on NAAFA, check out their website at: http://www.naafaonline.com/dev2/
BTMLive: For more information on Jill Andrew and her programs, check out her website at http://www.jillandrewmedia.com
BTMLive: Prof. Anna Kirkland's book, Fat Rights: Dilemmas and Difference in Personhood, can be found at Amazon.com and other online bookstores.
BTMLive: 03/02 - Listen to yesterday's weight discrimination show at www.betweenthemargins.ca, or check out our blog at http://btmlive.blogspot.com!
BTMLive: 03/01 - Our 'Juicy' and 'Squishy' show with special guests Ji!! Andrews, Peggy Howell (NAAFA), Natalie from Idaho, and Prof. Anna Kirkland.
BTMLive: 02/15 - The Journal of Marriage and Family study: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/123248173/HTMLSTART
BTMLive: 02/15 - Today's topic was LGBT parenting with guest host Fallon Cunning, and special guests Rachel Epstein, Joan Wiley and Freya.
BTMLive: For more information on Black History Month events in London, ON check out: http://www.lcclc.org/bhm_upcomingevents.html
BTMLive: 02/10 - Check out the special edition of BTM celebrating Black History Month at CHRW archives and http://www.betweenthemargins.ca
BTMLive: 02/06 - Stay tuned for a special edition of our show on Wed. February 10th, from 11am to 12pm, where we celebrate Black History Month.
BTMLive: 01/31 - The BTM blog has been updated! Check out: www.btmlive.blogspot.com
BTMLive: For your free copy of 'Kids of Courage' (online and audio e-book), check out: www.morethanmedication.ca or link from www.paralympic.ca
BTMLive: If you are looking to purchase tickets for Josh's March 5, 2010 show in Macomb, MI go to: www.macombcenter.com/Events/Josh+Blue.htm
BTMLive: For more information on guest Josh Blue, check out his website at: www.joshblue.com
BTMLive: 02/01 - Join us for our Paralympic Athletes show, with gold medalist swimmer Darla Sales and US Soccer player, and comedian, Josh Blue.
BTMLive: 01/18 - Today was our "Spiritual Journeys Show", with special guests Sue Kenney (My Camino) and Maha El-Sabaawi.