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Paula Graham

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This youth circus program is about teaching kids to be more brave, not less afraid
Oil talk must include more discussion of privilege

A recent panel discussion at Petrocultures 2016 needed to admit the harsh truth: The shift to a ‘green economy’ will be uncomfortable.

Women are not a hazard to democracy

Why is the prospect of unqualified females more terrifying than the status quo?

Privilege, oppression, and programming

St. John’s woman is the youngest person, and only Newfoundlander, to attend conference for designing gender-sensitive programs.

White people are funny

"Qallunaat! Why White People are Funny" reverses the usual relationship between white people and the Inuit.

Our definition of ‘man’ is hurting men

Society’s definition of masculinity is harmful and dehumanizing --- and we need to change it.

Healing spiritual and emotional trauma through dance

Dance Thru It, a new program developed by a St. John’s resident, helps release internal stress through physical movement.

Catcalling is not a compliment — it’s harassment

A few tips for responding to street harassers.

St. John’s SlutWalk: We asked for it

St. John’s residents demand an end to sexual violence, slut-shaming, victim-blaming, and rape culture. Photos by Jenne Nolan.

Violence against women and sexual assault in St. John’s taxis

Deputy Mayor is shocked, but it’s the same old story for the Status of Women Council.