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A modern harassment policy for the House of Assembly could help change the political culture of this province

Published on July 13, 2018 in Featured/Opinion by Gina Gill and Nancy Peckford

The provincial government of Newfoundland and Labrador is moving to establish a new harassment policy to apply specifically to elected officials within the House of Assembly—for the fall of this year. This policy comes on the heels of three accusations of harassment against two cabinet ministers. Both Eddie Joyce and Dale Kirby have been removed from cabinet and caucus following harassment and bullying accusations. They remain on paid leave until an investigation has been conducted and a report is made. Both ministers had requested leave from the House for an unspecified amount of time and were approved with pay. In the absence of a harassment policy specific to the provincial legislature, complaints are currently being directed to the Commissioner of Legislative Standards, Bruce Chaulk, who has stated he will be hiring an independent investigator to assess them (where he deems that an investigation is warranted). Under the rules governing the…

Time to discuss ideas, not barriers: Women in St. John’s election

Published on August 31, 2017 in Journalism by Gina Gill

Candidates say while they face gender-based barriers to running for public office, during election campaigns isn’t the time to focus on that. They want to talk ideas.

The song that never ends: About men and women in tech

Published on August 16, 2017 in Uncategorized by Samantha Breslin

The recent “Google memo” reminds us that we need to start thinking about gender in STEM differently.

Women’s March on Washington elicits solidarity from Labrador, St. John’s

Published on January 21, 2017 in Journalism by Justin Brake

“This behaviour will not be tolerated amongst our leaders here in Canada,” says speaker during St. John’s event.

Navigating sexism within a class divide

Published on December 16, 2016 in Uncategorized by Michelle Keep

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

Local radio host “no longer employed” with station after sexist tweets

Published on September 24, 2016 in Journalism by Justin Brake

“You’d get more viewers if you were stripping,” Coast 101.1 FM radio host Joel North told a young St. John’s woman on Twitter.

The ‘burkini’: What will you be wearing to the beach this season?

Published on August 29, 2016 in Uncategorized by Maria Mulcahy

When women are fined for what they wear, there is no freedom of choice.

Time to close the wage gap

Published on May 16, 2016 in Uncategorized by Benjamin Sturge

Women in Newfoundland and Labrador are more likely to be university educated and substantially more employed than men in the province, yet face higher rates of poverty and lower rates of pay.

“Don’t be Trashy”: Unpacking St. John’s new recycling campaign

Published on March 31, 2016 in Uncategorized by Nicole Boggan

The City’s latest effort to encourage recycling reveals deeper issues with the way women are engaged in municipal politics and programming.

Canada’s legal system is sexist and broken

Published on March 26, 2016 in To Each Their Own by Hans Rollmann

The Ghomeshi ruling is just the tip of the iceberg.

Why the nationalism debate needs to stop being dominated by white men

Published on February 28, 2016 in To Each Their Own by Hans Rollmann

A recent panel on Newfoundland nationalism at MUN reveals the stale nature of the debate.

Living in the Ultimate Boys’ Club

Published on February 3, 2016 in Uncategorized by Maria Mulcahy

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 far from over.

Whose job is it to call out workplace sexism and harassment?

Published on January 27, 2016 in Uncategorized by Zaren Healey White

It should not be left up to the target of harassment to have to fight for their rights.

Promoting misogyny and sexual exploitation on George Street

Published on October 19, 2015 in To Each Their Own by Hans Rollmann

It’s time for commercialized sexism and the clubs that support it to be shut down once and for all.

Catcalling is not a compliment — it’s harassment

Published on July 9, 2015 in The Feminist Agenda by Paula Graham

A few tips for responding to street harassers.

Dress codes devalue women’s voices and sexualize children

Published on May 9, 2015 in Uncategorized by Paula Graham

If the skin of teenage girls makes you feel sexually uncomfortable, then you have a problem.

An International Women’s Day reflection

Published on March 10, 2015 in Uncategorized by Remzi Cej

There are a lot of unhappy facts to face when it comes to gender equality. But there is also hope.

Media, sexism and society

Published on February 20, 2015 in Lassie Bread and Roses by Tessa Dubeau

A challenging relationship that we need to rethink

A kick in the teeth

Published on January 19, 2015 in Uncategorized by Marilyn Porter

Senior dentistry students at Dalhousie University abuse women online, and the university administration seems more concerned with protecting them than addressing the problem of woman-hating on campus.

How long must the ink bleed?

Published on December 9, 2014 in Labour Pains by Deatra Walsh

Challenges faced by women in the workforce show feminism is just as important now as ever

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