Media Expert Advisory: York U expert available to comment on Trump Administration rollback of Obama guidelines on transgender washrooms TORONTO, February 23, 2017 –The Trump administration has rolled back federal protections for transgender students that would allow them to use bathrooms and locker rooms matching their gender identities. The protections implemented under the Obama administration […]
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York U expert available to comment on impact of the Trump presidency on LGBTQ issues
TORONTO, November 11, 2016 – During Donald Trump’s campaign, he and his running partner Mike Pence spoke openly on their stance on LGBTQ issues and many fear the new administration may work to repeal some of the legislative progress made with the Marriage Equality Act and anti-discrimination laws. Professor Sheila Cavanagh in the Department […]
York U expert available to comment on impact of a Trump presidency on on women's issues, voices
TORONTO, November 10, 2016 – Donald Trump angered many women with his sexist remarks in the weeks leading up to the US election and now that he has been elected as the 45th President of the United States, there is growing concern for what his presidency will mean for women and the far-reaching impact […]
York U experts available to comment on impact of a Trump Presidency for Canada, NAFTA, TPP
Donald Trump’s stunning victory in yesterday’s American election has Canadians talking about how to speak to their kids about the results, what to expect for our economy and how it happened. The following York University experts are available for comment: Carl James, Professor in York University Faculty of Education, an expert in education, race, racism […]
Saying sorry not enough when trust, gender roles broken, just ask Clinton and Trump
TORONTO, September 12, 2016 – Public figures such as United States presidential candidates Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump may have to do a lot more than just say sorry to win back public trust after a misdeed, said a York University researcher whose study on trust was published today. “Whether it’s a boss, co-worker or […]
