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What do we do with the case of admitted doula defrauder Kaitlyn Braun?

What do we do with the case of admitted doula defrauder Kaitlyn Braun?

Kaitlyn Braun’s rapid rearrest underscores the challenges of the criminal justice system in addressing perpetrators like her: A young, non-violent offender with well-documented mental health struggles who has appeared to be unable or unwilling to cease doing a very specific kind of harm. This story is also the subject of a new podcast from the CBC and BBC World Service — The Con: Kaitlyn’s Baby.

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She posted about her PhD, and went viral in the worst possible way
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December 5, 2024

She posted about her PhD, and went viral in the worst possible way

When Ally Louks posted last week that she was “PhDone”…

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The Polytechnique murderer had Francine Pelletier on his kill list. She never forgot the moment she found out
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December 5, 2024

The Polytechnique murderer had Francine Pelletier on his kill list. She never forgot the moment she found out

Warning: This story contains graphic details of violence and mentions…

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Feeling exhausted by climate news? Activists share how they bounce back
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December 5, 2024

Feeling exhausted by climate news? Activists share how they bounce back

In this week’s issue of our environmental newsletter: we look…

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Bitcoin tops $100,000 US as Trump win continues to fuel crypto rise
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December 5, 2024

Bitcoin tops $100,000 US as Trump win continues to fuel crypto rise

The world’s most popular cryptocurrency hit another high as the…

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Syrian government forces pull out of Hama after rebel advance
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December 5, 2024

Syrian government forces pull out of Hama after rebel advance

Syrian rebels ousted pro-government forces from Hama on Thursday, bringing…

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B.C. parents sue woman with history of illegal midwifery over botched home birth
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December 5, 2024

B.C. parents sue woman with history of illegal midwifery over botched home birth

A Vancouver Island “childbirth activist” prohibited from offering her services…

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Toronto Tempo revealed as name of new WNBA team after leak accelerates unveiling
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December 5, 2024

Toronto Tempo revealed as name of new WNBA team after leak accelerates unveiling

Canada’s new WNBA franchise will be called the Toronto Tempo,…

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South Korea president expected to face impeachment vote Saturday for martial law push
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December 5, 2024

South Korea president expected to face impeachment vote Saturday for martial law push

South Korean opposition lawmakers said on Thursday they would vote…

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Priceless Canadian art pieces from Toronto church fire wreckage being brought back to life
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December 5, 2024

Priceless Canadian art pieces from Toronto church fire wreckage being brought back to life

Six months after a devastating fire tore through the historic…

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