Writing & News
More than this: Cancer is terrifying on its own, but navigating this journey while queer is especially complex
Death, especially my own, is not something I’ve ever spent time dwelling on. But now, at just 44, mortality clouds my thoughts, even when I’m sleeping.
In the inquiry into the rampage in Portapique, Lisa Banfield is not — and should not be — on trial
As the commission moves on with its work, we must remember that Banfield is not an extension of her violent partner; she is a survivor of his violence. Vilifying her will not bring back the 22 people murdered that day.
Amber Heard roasting reveals harmful views about intimate partner violence
The public roasting of Amber Heard became an international sport as soon as the rumours of her divorce from Johnny Depp began circulating online in 2016. You might want to brush aside the public’s interest as an investment in celebrity culture, but we urge you to take a closer look, especially if you have youth in your life.
What is true and what is false about the Supreme Court of Canada’s extreme intoxication ruling
When the Supreme Court of Canada ruled last week that accused persons can raise self-induced extreme intoxication as a defence to certain crimes, including sexual assault, we understood why many would be concerned. Before reading the decisions, we were, too.
Victims of gender-based violence should not be punished for surviving
In the hours before the worst mass murder in Canadian history, Lisa Banfield was brutally assaulted and held captive by her common-law partner. That she managed to break free and warn Nova Scotia RCMP about the killer’s spree likely prevented the death toll from surpassing the 22 people killed in Portapique on April 18, 2020.
Why Consent and Pleasure Go Hand-In-Hand
There's far more to consent than "no means no" — not that you'd know it from what we're taught in sex ed. Canada's curricula have long glossed over this crucial part of every sexual encounter. It's time we say yes to talking about consent, in all its forms.
Resources for Gender Justice Advocates to Challenge Anti-Asian Hate
Here is a community-curated list of resources about understanding and challenging anti-Asian hate for gender justice advocates. Any liberation from gender-based violence (GBV) cannot take place without an end to white supremacy and racism including anti-Asian racism.
Resources for Gender Justice Advocates to Challenge Anti-Black Racism
A community-curated list of resources about understanding and challenging anti-Black racism for gender justice advocates. Any liberation from gender-based violence (GBV) cannot take place without an end to white supremacy and anti-Black racism.