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Alana Cattapan
@arcattapan.bsky.social
Assistant Prof in Political Science and Canada Research Chair in PSCI at the University of Waterloo. Adjunct at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (Saskatoon). Relentlessly verbal, resisting the hustle. She/her
Hi folks -- the @SHORECentreWR Board is recruiting new members. If you're interested, don't hesitate to reach out. I love being a part of this team and am happy to answer questions and share experiences.

Deadline to apply is August 27th.

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August 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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In Mary Moriarty, Hennepin County has a County Attorney who has put reproductive justice principles into practice
Hennepin Co. Attorney changing how office handles drug abuse cases for pregnant moms
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty is expected to announce a new policy on Tuesday to end the criminalization of substance abuse in pregnancy.
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August 7, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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Capitalism isn’t democracy.

So many get it twisted.
June 14, 2025 at 2:17 AM
If you're at @cpsa-acsp.bsky.social -- come by and see the first round of the poster competition.

Starting at 10:30 in the Atrium of St. James B. #congressh

Join us to see these gorgeous (and clever) posters!
June 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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We don't often talk about anything related to pregnancy, fertility, miscarriages and abortions. We puncture this silence in this episode of @academicaunties.com, with the brilliant @arcattapan.bsky.social, who shares her story & her expertise. www.academicaunties.com/episodes/rec... #feministsky
Recognizing Our Messy Leaky Bodies
In academia, we assume that our value rests solely with our brains. The smarter we are, the more grants and publications we have, the more value we g...
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February 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Day 15 #ArtAdventCalendar • This is another de­piction of the tingling in my tongue due to #MECFS: paresthesia (tongue 2) (2018). #SciArt #symptomatology #embroidery #MedSky 🧪🧶🐡
December 15, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Folks, @smwiebe.bsky.social is joining us for the Politics of Reproduction Speakers' Series tomorrow (Friday, December 6, 12-1 Eastern) to talk about her new book Hot Mess: Mothering Through a Code Red Climate Emergency.

Register now and join the conversation!
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Hot Mess: Mothering Through A Code Red Climate Emergency
Speaker: Sarah Wiebe (University of Victoria)
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December 5, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Congratulations! @francoisebaylis.bsky.social !!!
Dr. Françoise Baylis (@francoisebaylis.bsky.social), a leading bioethicist and philosopher who is currently Distinguished Research Professor Emerita at Dalhousie University, will serve as President of the RSC from 2025 to 2028.
November 22, 2024 at 2:36 PM
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We are continuing to explore reproductive access, justice and care with Erin Nelson, Eleanor McGrath, Karen Lawford, Christabelle Sethna and Holly McKenzie.
November 21, 2024 at 7:36 PM
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So I watched The Substance last week and feel pretty confident some of those images will be burned into my mind forever.

It got me thinking about the impacts of problematic thinking about women. Especially the use of the term "women of childbearing age" www.technologyreview.com/2024/11/15/1... 🧪
Why the term “women of childbearing age” is problematic
New movie The Substance showcases how women are thought about in terms of youth and fertility. That idea makes for bad research and health guidance.
www.technologyreview.com
November 18, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Tomorrow, November 15th, the Politics of Reproduction Research Group is hosting an event with Alison Motluk
of Hey Reprotech! (www.heyreprotech.com) where she'll be talking to sperm donors about their experiences.

12-1pm Eastern

Register here -- www.eventbrite.com/e/are-sperm-...
Are sperm donors really so different from other volunteers?
Alison Motluk will speak with three sperm donors about their experiences. (See session description below)
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November 14, 2024 at 11:03 PM
And we're back, I guess. Making the transition for real, I think.
November 7, 2024 at 10:47 PM
This Friday, Andrea Lawlor and @EleanorMKM will be sharing their work on "Midwifery in the Media".

Fri., Nov. 3, 12-1 Eastern. #midwifery #reprojustice

More at: www.thepoliticsofreproduction.ca/events
events — The Politics of Reproduction Research Group
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October 31, 2023 at 4:47 PM
Hi Folks,

Tomorrow the Politics of Reproduction Research Group is having a virtual open house!

Join us to tell us about your work, your ideas, and what you'd like to see us do in the next little while. 12-1pm Eastern.

More info here:
events — The Politics of Reproduction Research Group
www.thepoliticsofreproduction.ca
October 5, 2023 at 12:48 PM
Well, here we are.
August 22, 2023 at 2:53 PM