032 Before Gilead: Reproductive Control and Racial Terror in Canada

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You’ve read The Handmaid’s Tale… but what if Gilead wasn’t a future dystopia—or even fiction?

In this episode, we expose the disturbing truth behind Canada’s hidden history of reproductive control. From the forced sterilization of Indigenous women to eugenics policies targeting Black, disabled, and impoverished communities, we uncover a long and violent legacy of systemic racism disguised as public policy.

This isn’t just the past—it’s a blueprint we’re still reckoning with.

And in a fittingly dystopian twist, this week’s Creep of the Week is Rachael Thomas, a sitting MP whose regressive rhetoric around reproductive rights sounds less like a leader of a modern democracy—and more like a spokesperson for Gilead.

Some nightmares don’t need to be imagined. They already happened.

🎧 Tune in—because this is history they don’t want you to remember.

🎙️ Support Reproductive Justice in Niagara

🩺 Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ) is a grassroots collective based in the Niagara Region of Ontario, working to increase visibility and access to sexual and reproductive health care. They support people seeking abortion and other essential care by offering transportation, financial assistance, logistical help, and emotional support.

🌟 How You Can Help:
💸 One-Time Donation
 Send an e-transfer to [e-mail]. Your support helps cover costs like gas for volunteer drivers, overnight stays, childcare, and other urgent needs.

💖 Monthly Support via Patreon
  Join their Patreon and support the cause month-to-month:
 👉 patreon.com/NiagaraReproductiveJustice

🙋‍♀️ Volunteer Your Time
 NRJ is always looking for volunteers to help with driving, outreach, admin support, and community organizing. If you’re looking to make a real impact in the Niagara region, this is a great place to start!

📩 Contact them via email or DM them on Instagram or Facebook to learn more.
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🔊 Help amplify access to reproductive care, right here in our own backyard. Whether you donate, volunteer, or spread the word—you’re part of the movement.

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Edited by Kyle McDonnell