Communities

Hi! I’m Anita, The Discourse’s director of communities. I hope to hone in on underreported stories that matter to communities by collaborating with people on the ground, and by ensuring our commitment to diversity. To keep up to date with all things Communities, subscribe to my newsletter, and feel free to contact me via email.

What do you say to a 15-year-old who is afraid to be feminist in public?

The Discourse members write back

Latest in Communities
Let’s be feminist in public

Tell us how to empower the next generation of feminists

Beyond the dope headlines of Canada’s weed legalization

And a few more pot puns you didn't need

Are our municipal ballot boxes half-full or half-empty?

Tell us why you do or don’t vote

Who run the world? ‘Persons’

It's Women's History Month in Canada but fighting for women’s equality is hardly history

Is this the key to building bridges in polarized times?
Why The Discourse is going local

We imagine growing into a network of reporters across Canada, who’ll report alongside communities typically left out of mainstream public and political dialogue.

Newsletter: How to set healthy boundaries in conversation

Sometimes, it’s unhelpful — and even harmful — to engage another person. Sometimes, it’s better to just walk away.

Newsletter: Let’s talk about how we talk to each other

One of the most popular topics that Discourse members say they want our journalists to explore is public discourse.

Newsletter: It’s time Canadians got real

Real talk can be hard, but how can you resolve something if you don’t say anything?