Author Archives: newdaynewmood

About newdaynewmood

A Lonely lesbian trying to write about everyday life and everyday ways to negotiate the tough political issues therein.

Dear King Inc. (makers of Candy Crush, and all other crushes),

Posted on October 13, 2015 by newdaynewmood

My cousin Wayne told me to get ahold of you because he says you’re a decent company that’s done a lot of good for dudes like me, so here goes nothing. Lately I’ve been playing a lot of your online … Continue reading →

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Losing Indigenous Knowledge: The Risk of Bill C-626

Posted on September 28, 2015 by newdaynewmood

During this heated election race between Harper, Trudeau, Mulcair, and May there has been much debate over reengaging the mandatory, long-form census. For those of you who don’t know what this is, it’s that long form that your parents probably … Continue reading →

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Is Canada Ready For a Bearded Man? (What The Globe and Mail Failed to Mention)

Posted on September 21, 2015 by newdaynewmood

So, I submitted this article to The Globe and Mail and they agreed to take it. I was so surprised and excited, because it would mean my thoughts on the Harper government would be heard–with some humour sliced in there for … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to the Doctor Who Saved My Father’s Life

Posted on September 8, 2015 by newdaynewmood

To The Doctor Who Saved My Father’s Life, I can’t refer to you by name because I never actually met you. But the nurses have assured me you are indeed real, and a very busy, trust-funded, white man. While I’m … Continue reading →

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“Song of the Night is definitely Rape Me By Nirvana”: The Steubenville Rape Trial

Posted on March 18, 2013 by newdaynewmood

Ok, a confession. I am supposed to be finishing up my dissertation right now. But, I cannot. After waking up and reading the assortment of articles on the rape trial in Steubenville, Ohio I have no ability to write in … Continue reading →

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Contagious Emotions and Branding the Bully

Posted on February 3, 2013 by newdaynewmood

And again. After being away for so friggin long I wondered if I could find my way back to this blog and, harder for me, writing it without finding every reason not to: needing a shower, walking a dog I … Continue reading →

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An Immodest Proposal: The Erotics of Gay Divorce

Posted on August 27, 2012 by newdaynewmood

It’s been a while. But I’m back…..and yes, I actually did meet Newt Gingrich so the story below is real. In light of recent violent, and disgusting political douchebaggery (here’s lookin at you Akin) I’ve decided to post this piece … Continue reading →

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Pinkwashed: It Gets Better Project Is Thinking in Pink

Posted on June 22, 2012 by newdaynewmood

2. Again. I went to an incredible event Wednesday night put on by QuAIA (Queers Against Israeli Aparteid) that focused on a little-known practice for some of us called Pinkwashing. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term, … Continue reading →

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Being Bullied To Death: Loneliness Goes Viral

Posted on June 13, 2012 by newdaynewmood

1. Again. I can’t even begin to say how much I have missed writing in this blog. And you all. Writing my thesis on loneliness has left me a bit fucking batty, but I am back, and, although a tad … Continue reading →

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Political Leaders Who Wag the Dog

Posted on January 21, 2012 by newdaynewmood

I’ve been thinking a lot about humiliation and the risks that are taken to avoid it. In the West, we certainly live in a culture that prides itself on a politics of humiliation. On TV there are a parade of … Continue reading →

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