Towards a global sisterhood
By Shannon Clarke Photo from foxandfeathers on Flickr In Grade 9, my science class watched a documentary on the 100 greatest scientists of the last millennium. Afterward, we were assigned to pick anyone on the list, research them, write a paper, and give a brief presentation about why we chose them. I chose Margaret Sanger. … Read more
War on DeWar: Time to get Canadian and write some letters
By C. N. Westendorf Photo by ralphunden on Flickr The Crown vs. Rhodes case has been heavily featured in the media after Kenneth Rhodes was convicted of rape but given “conditional” (no jail time) sentencing, due to Judge DeWar’s opinion that not all rapists are equally malicious and culpable. In 2007, Canadian Parliament made conditional … Read more
Silvio Berlusconi: If Not Now, Then When?
By Erin Byrnes Photos by Erin Byrnes When protestors around the world gathered last Sunday to call for Silvio Berlusconi to step down, they were demanding an end to the oppression of women in Italy. Over a million women in Rome, Milan and other European cities mobilized under the manifesto of “Se non, ora quando?” … Read more
Perfect manicure, hidden dangers
By Breanne Nicholson Image from Wikimedia Commons There’s a big trend in the world of nail polish, and it isn’t the latest OPI collection. Formaldehyde, an ingredient often used in cosmetic products, is being removed from countless nail polish brands, and here’s why: it’s unhealthy. For many die-hard nail polish lovers, formaldehyde isn’t the first … Read more
The Title X Factor: Abortion and reproductive health rights in the U.S. shaky and threatening a domino effect
By C. N. Westendorf Image from Wikimedia Commons 2011 started badly on the pro-choice front in the U.S., and the politically regressive climate surrounding abortion and family planning is unfortunately quickly gaining momentum, currently culminating in a legislative debate critical to the future of women’s sexual and reproductive health care services internationally. Though abortion is … Read more
