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Tag Archives: Informed Opinions
Hacked Informed Opinions website temporarily offline
On Thursday last week, Informed Opinions discovered that our website had been hacked. As a consequence, we’ve had to take it offline temporarily while we fix the problem. Our apologies to all of those who wish to make use of … Continue reading
Deferring to Jay Smooth on trolls
Don’t take my word for it… On the retrograde troll front, I defer to hip hop DJ and vlogger, Jay Smooth, who recently weighed in on the classic, cautionary Internet story involving media critic, Anita Sarkeesian. He offers a compelling and persuasive analysis … Continue reading
What academic disciplines are most in-demand by journalists?
What kinds of experts do journalists turn to most often? Last week in an effort to answer that question, Informed Opinions emailed several hundred editors, producers, hosts, columnists and reporters. Looking to make our experts database more useful – and … Continue reading
Opening lines – make ‘em work
“No one who had ever seen Catherine Morland in her infancy, would have supposed her born to be a heroine.” “Tap-dancing child abuser. That’s what The Sunday New York Times from March 8, 1993, had called Vivi.” “But, you may … Continue reading
Millions Reached by Informed Opinions Grads
Through our Writing Compelling Commentary workshops, Informed Opinions is connecting with a growing number of impressive Canadian women boasting a broad range of expertise. Many who have participated in our training, have used the skills we teach to craft and … Continue reading
Osgoode Hall female faculty poised to pontificate
Spending a whole day standing in front of a room occupied by 18 whip-smart women who count among the best legal minds in the country can be an intimidating experience — even if you’re not in court. But delivering a … Continue reading
On Laura Secord, long skirts and women’s history
My mother grew up a Secord near Niagara-on-the-Lake, so I pay attention when someone slags my famous ancestor, and the story makes headlines. When it happened last week I took the advice doled out by screenwriter Nora Ephron’s mother (“it’s … Continue reading
Saluting Kim Pate for giving voice to marginalized women
Entering the Governor General’s residence four years ago for the Persons Case award ceremony, I bumped into Kim Pate, the indefatigable head of the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies. Familiar with Kim’s history as an outspoken advocate on behalf … Continue reading
Out front and open to others’ opinions
The more you put yourself out in front of the public, the more you open yourself up to opinions. And that’s one of the major deterrents for many women who — although certified experts in their fields — often decline … Continue reading
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Calgary Herald Editorial Page Analysis – More Women’s Opinions Needed
Readers often overlook the byline of a story indicating the writer’s name, and although reading an article without knowing who wrote it will still leave you informed, when it comes to commentary, bylines can provide insights into what kind of … Continue reading →