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Being Heumann Brings a Disabled Woman’s Political Strategy to the Centre of the Frame
Siân Heder’s new drama about disability-rights organiser Judith Heumann premiered in Toronto with a large disabled cast. Its importance lies not only in representation but in showing accessibility as the outcome of organised political pressure, not benevolence.
Heidi O’Neill Will Take Over Lululemon With Its Core Women’s Business Sliding
Incoming chief executive Heidi O’Neill starts on 8 September after Lululemon cut its forecast and reported a sharp decline in leggings sales. Her challenge is not symbolic representation but rebuilding product trust without making workers or suppliers absorb the cost.
Canada Launches National Study of Menopause’s Health and Economic Effects
The Can-RISE study is recruiting participants to examine menopause across healthcare, work, caregiving and daily life. Its value will depend on reaching people routinely excluded from women’s-health research.