To Each Their Own

Snelgrove verdict brings consent into focus

Police officer’s acquittal in sexual assault case demonstrates how justice system fails rape victims.

February 28, 2017

# rape

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

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.

March 25, 2016

Living in the Ultimate Boys’ Club

No triumph over sexism and harassment is insignificant, as we recently saw in Spaniard’s Bay. But the fight against patriarchy is global — and it’s…

February 3, 2016

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…

January 12, 2016

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

Rape culture in our city: An open letter to St. John’s

Media coverage of reports of gang rapes in St. John's has directed many to contemplate their moral stance on sex work, instead of their moral…

October 10, 2014

“If there wasn’t violence (against women) we wouldn’t be here tonight.”

Women, men and children come together for the annual 'Take Back The Night' event to strengthen the struggle against sexual violence. With files from Justine…

September 23, 2012

She was asking for it

The way society - and the legal system - deals with rape is a serious problem

October 12, 2011