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Michelle Keep

Michelle's Latest Articles

Police need to end Operation Northern Spotlight

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police and local forces are putting workers at risk.

Navigating sexism within a class divide

Cathy Bennett recently came out about the unfair sexist harassment she received, but it’s a more tangled mess than it seems.

Why SlutWalk matters

In 2016 victims of sexual violence still have to live through their trauma in a culture of slut-shaming and victim-blaming.

Capitalism, feminism, and sex work

In a capitalist society, no one is concerned about how empowering someone's job is --- unless it's sex work.

Solidarity and paying my dues

If you can afford to look at this budget in the abstract, you’re well off enough that you can pay a bigger share.

Futile fight in a broken system

Agree with the Ghomeshi verdict or not, no one who heard the ruling can honestly say they don't understand why victims don't come forward.

The Good, The Bad, The Bowie

How much is David Bowie to blame for having sex with a minor? And are the days following his death an appropriate time to host the conversation?

The cost of living simply

Homesteading sounds like a wonderful lifestyle, but it is also utterly unattainable for many in Newfoundland and Labrador who are working low-wage jobs and lack capital.