An allegedly progressive university that cannot deal with the victims of campus sexual harassment and assault is not as progressive as it claims. A culture […]
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Don’t Call it Stealthing: Non-Consensual Condom Removal and the Law
It is appalling that in 2017 we still need to have a conversation about sexual consent. In April 2017, Alexandra Brodsky published an article in […]
Over 1000 People United Against Rape Culture in Montreal
« We believe you » : that was the cry chanted again and again at the rally against rape culture in Montreal on Wednesday. Over a thousand people […]
The Second Presidential Debate Pretty Much Has One Topic
When Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump hit the stage tonight at Washington University in St-Louis for the Second Presidential Debate, it doesn’t really matter what […]
#NiUnaMenos: Thousands Take to the Streets to Protest Violence Against Women in Peru
Content Warning for descriptions of sexual, physical, and psychological abuse On July 17th, a friend from my hometown, Lima, Peru, added me to a private […]
Turning an Outrage into a Vindication: Ghomeshi, Peace Bonds and Kathryn Borel
On May 11, 2016 the Jian Ghomeshi scandal was brought to what is for many a disappointing end. On that day it was announced that […]
Want to Profile a Group? Profile Assholes
I admit it. I am prejudiced. Not against any religion, ethnic origin, gender or even political leaning. I am prejudiced against assholes. They come in […]
Centre for Gender Advocacy launches campaign for consent workshops
Despite the start of another academic year still being months away, The Centre for Gender Advocacy is already looking towards the fall, continuing to mount […]