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Women’s March on Washington elicits solidarity from Labrador, St. John’s
“This behaviour will not be tolerated amongst our leaders here in Canada,” says speaker during St. John’s event.
Justin Brake
January 21, 2017

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St. John’s a mediocre place to be a woman
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St. John’s a mediocre place to be a woman
While the gender gap may be narrowing in some areas, other trends are deeply troubling.
October 15, 2016
Why SlutWalk matters
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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.
September 22, 2016
Pride, visibility, and the blue uniform
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Pride, visibility, and the blue uniform
The controversy over police presence at the St. John's Pride parade has revealed more about the politics of solidarity than some of us wanted to…
July 28, 2016
To Each Their Own
The Liberals’ new Independent Patronage Commission
An independent appointments commission, as it's currently proposed, will do more to mask existing problems than actually solve them.
May 29, 2016
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The Indy’s Top 15 of 2015
See which articles and topics Independent readers cast an eye over most in 2015.
December 31, 2015
The Feminist Agenda
Women are not a hazard to democracy
Why is the prospect of unqualified females more terrifying than the status quo?
December 11, 2015
To Each Their Own
Time for N.L. Liberals to take real action on gender equality
Gender parity in cabinet would be a start.
December 8, 2015
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MUN introduces gender inclusive washrooms
Students' Union praises move, says province's only university is setting an example for other public buildings and spaces in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Justin Brake
November 20, 2015
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A quarter century of struggle, celebration and Pride
As unprecedented numbers marched in St. John's annual Pride parade Sunday, participants past and present reflect on LGBTQ struggles, achievements and the road ahead. (With…
Justin Brake
July 27, 2015
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A Vital step for human rights in N.L.
Legislative changes are coming that will allow some people in the province to correct erroneously certified gender markers on their birth certificates and other government-issued…
Justin Brake
July 22, 2015
St. John’s SlutWalk: We asked for it
The Feminist Agenda
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.
June 15, 2015
Letters
On sexual violence, gender oppression and mental health
"People feel that they can't safely disclose to anyone the violence that they have experienced and repress it, try to live with it, internalize it,…
June 14, 2015