Letters, Aug. 19
Nellie McClung was a trailblazer as both a suffragette and an elected official. As an advocate of eugenics, she supported the forced sterilization of women.
On August 24, 1991, Ukraine declared its independence from Soviet Russia and established itself as a sovereign and autonomous member of the international community. This date marks the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence, a significant milestone despite Russia's ongoing invasion and occupation of some Ukrainian territories.
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