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Coverage focuses on public displays of emotion by prominent figures, linking specific incidents to broader political and cultural debates. The piece contrasts Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and musician Ed Sheeran, then broadens to expert commentary on how gender shapes perceptions of crying in politics. It also references other public moments and reactions, framing tears as both personal expression and a factor in public opinion dynamics. Additional local news includes a report involving Quebec author Thyléson Orélien amid AI-related allegations.

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When to Cry for Leader to Shed Tears in Public?

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Find the latest local news atcalgaryherald.com Subscribers have accessto an exclusive Monday newsletter.Sign upatlink.postmedia.com/join/5r6/ch-monday-signup # 0F SCIENCE AND SPIRITSRio seeks helpfrom the beyond C1 PROUDLY CALGARY SINCE 1883PERRYMAH The one thing British musician Ed Sheeran and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have in common is that they've cried in public in the last few weeks.Sheeran,left,welled up while talking to a concert audience recently about the controversy over dropping Macklemore from his tour.Smith,right,wept last month during a virtualWHEN IS TOK FOR LEADERSTO SHEDTEARS IN PUBLIC?For the most part,expert says,being a man seems to helpShe paused for severallong seconds decisions,"Sheeran told the crowd.To cry,or not to cry?In the realm of andclearedher throat before continu-“AndIam making mistakes.And I′mpolitics,that is the question.And the ing:“Does this country actually want so so sorry.I don'twant to disappointfans.And I've never wanted to be anThe outburst,while rare,was hard-activist musician,but this has put me"If you're a woman in the publicly new.Boler recalled Hillary Clintonin themiddle ofan importantand pas-sphere,youcannot wininterms ofthetearing up during the Democraticsionate argument about freedom ofexpression of emotion,"said Meganprimary campaignin 2008.She notedspeechandthemost complexpoliticalBoler,aprofessoratthe Ontario Insti-that,while ithad the effect of human-issue on the planet."tute for Studies in Education and act-izing a politician often seen as colding chair of the Department of Socialand unfeeling,itultimately may haveJustice Education at the university.hurtherchances againstheropponent"You are hung in the court of publicBarack Obama.opinion either way.” some begin to askapainful question.” "I've had to take and make difficult "Itcamebackto bite her,"said Boler.Two recent examples of crying in“People felt that it was an example ofpublic were tears shed by Albertaa woman's hysterical tendencies andPremier Danielle Smith and singer/a symptom of the fact that womensongwriter Ed Sheeran.The reasonsare too emotional to be in the publicfor the tears were as different as the sphere or be politicalleaders.”people shedding them.In 2016,International Trade Min-Smith’s emotional outburst cameister Chrystia Freeland faced back-lastmonth duringavirtualconference lash when she became emotional andabout the upcoming referendum onchoked back tears after announcingseparation from Canada.thattalks ona Canada-EUtradeagree-She began by saying:"Let me startment had collapsed."Roll up yourwith the feeling.Because if you un-sleeves and don't leave,"demandedderstand the feeling,the rest makesGerry Ritz,the Conservative party'ssense."She said many Albertans aretrade critic and former agricultureangry oreven hurtbya decade offeel-minister.ing like Ottawa"was working to shutSheeran's tears came during a con- cert in Philadelphia following a weekof chaos surrounding his tour.Themusician had landed in controversyafter his support act,rapper Mack-lemore,was dropped from the tourover pro-Palestinian remarks madeon stage.Sheeran's otheropening actsthen also withdrew in protest. MONDAY,OCTOBER 5,2026 NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP conference as she discussed the grievances motivating the separatist sentiment in her province. CHRIS KNIGHT answer,saysone UniversityofToronto us?” expert,largely depends on your sex. our economy down.” Smith listedanumberofgrievances,including cancelled pipelines,emis-sions capsandelectricityregulations,adding:“When aproud,hardworking people feel their contribution is tak-en for granted and their livelihood is treatedas something tobephasedout, # READY FORA WORKOUT?Smart watchesoffer insights B1 He became visibly emotional andsaid the attack on Israel on Oct.7,2023,“was horrific and compoundedcenturies of Jewish pain."He added:“What is happening in Gaza is cata-strophic and unjustifiable and dispro-portionate.Myhearthasbeen brokenby the scale of devasta

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What common link does the article highlight between Ed Sheeran and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith?

Both are described as having cried in public in recent weeks, drawing attention to how emotions are interpreted in political and public settings.

How does the article explain experts’ views on crying in public?

It notes an expert perspective that men are often more accepted when showing emotion, but that context still strongly influences public response.

What is one other news topic mentioned besides the discussion of public tears?

The document also includes a separate report about a Quebec author facing accusations related to using artificial intelligence to write a debut novel, along with plagiarism allegations.

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