Blogs & Open Letters

Sydney’s blogs are longer pieces of writing that are designed to educate about a particular topic, often related to trans and queer issues, activism, and advocacy. The open letters are typically directed towards a particular person/organization, and/or in response to an event, anniversary, or awareness day.

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Voting 101: How to Make An Informed Decision & Engage in Elections (Blog)

If you are a resident of Ontario, a Canadian citizen, and 18+ years old, it’s time for us to head to the polls! That’s right – we are officially in election season. This blog will help outline some crucial information, including a brief overview of Canada’s electoral system (a recap from your civics/history class), some frequently asked questions about voting, red, green and yellow flags in candidates/parties, and tips on making an informed decision.

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The Prevalence of Pronouns (Blog)

Between May and August 2024, I engaged in a self-study where I noted every time people used pronouns and/or gendered/gender neutral language in reference to me. This blog discusses the results of the self-study to demonstrate the frequency of pronouns.

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Apologies: How, When, and Why? (Blog)

This blog will discuss the anatomy of a true apology, which includes an acknowledgement of the harm, should center the person harmed, should not include a goal of forgiveness, and should have a commitment to changed behaviour.

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