Female genital cutting still runs deep
By: Tashika Gomes Visibly weak and shaking, Mary cups her right hand in between her legs to stop the bleeding but she is already standing in a pool of her own blood. She has just had her genitals cut and is now considered a woman, according to this estimated 2000-year-old practice. The issue of female … Read more
Help keep Toronto Women’s Bookstore open
Looking for something to do this Sunday? Join the Toronto Women’s Bookstore for a day of music, reading and dance at the Tranzac in order to raise funds to keep the bookstore open. For more information, read TWB’s message below: “The Toronto Women’s Bookstore is in crisis. They are one of the few non-profit feminist … Read more
Knitting away: The Purple Purl
By: Otiena Ellwand Location: (1162 Queen St. East) Most people think that knitting is a female dominated activity. However, during both World Wars, men were darning their own socks. The Purple Purl, a yarn and café in Toronto’s east-end neighbourhood of Leslieville, has around 15 regular male customers, but the owners think that it’s changing. Modern … Read more
Can feminism pay the bills?
Ladyfest is putting on this awesome event tomorrow night at the Tranzac and we’re tabling so we hope to see you there! Can feminism pay the bills is a night of creative, comedic, academic, grassroots, and musical responses to the topic of feminism and money. From personal finances to organizational funding, we’ve all felt the … Read more
Sarah Palin: Feminist or foe?
By Nicole Siena The woman doesn’t even need an introduction. The minute someone mentions her name, minds start spinning. Palin is most known for her failed run at the White House and as the second women in American’s history to run for vice president as a representative of a major political party. Before her, Democratic … Read more
NATO’s deal with the Taliban could mean bad news for Afghan women
In today’s Toronto Star, foreign affairs reporter Olivia Ward discussed how NATO’s talks about striking a peace deal with the Taliban (which means they would have political say) is most likely going to have negative outcomes for women. In the article, Ward sites how the Taliban’s regime oppressed women and how even post-invasion, this oppression … Read more
Dear National Post’s editorial board: We are unimpressed
By: Mai Nguyen and Ronak Ghorbani Recently, the National Post’s editorial board published a rather tumultuous piece on the state of Women’s Studies in Canada. There have been numerous responses to this post from various publications—many were disgusted, others were astounded, even Post readers were disturbed. Not so shocking is the stance taking by the conservative … Read more
The born again vegan: weekly tips and reviews of vegan recipes
By: Colleen Kirley Here is a recipe to keep you warm after a bitter cold walk from school. This soup reminds me of a fresher, healthier version of cream of broccoli soup. BROCCOLI-POTATO SOUP WITH FRESH HERBS (and hummus on the side): A step-by-step guide
