Freeland joins long list of sidelined leading Liberal women 

The Liberal Party markets itself as feminist and progressive, but when women step out of line—by asserting independence, demanding accountability, or refusing to play the game—the party turns on them.
Women are asked to take on a prominent visible role, like Chrystia Freeland did, giving the Liberals the leverage with women they need, only to be put down when the spotlight shines too bright, writes Kelly Patrick.

I knew Chrystia Freeland before the headlines and the heavy portfolios. I was looking for someone I could relate to—someone who didn’t just look the part, but felt the weight of the contradictions Canadian women face in politics. Chrystia had brilliance, yes, but also an...

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