Here it is, our 20th anniversary issue
Our cover story is an exclusive interview with Manal al-Sharif who took the wheel, posted a video online and spearheaded a movement to challenge Saudi Arabia’s ban on women driving. At 20 years old, McClung’s Magazine is as open-minded and poised as ever. McClung’s celebrates two decades in our Winter 2012 issue that hit stands today. … Read more
Want to work for us? Apply now!
Want to work for us? Well now is your chance. McClung’s is hiring for a brand new masthead and are scouting for talented individuals. We are hosting a general meeting on Monday September 19, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in the Thomas Lounge (Oakham House). This meeting will provide a bit of insight into the magazine … Read more
Remembering Wendy Babcock
By Samantha Anderson Wendy Babcock, a law student and advocate for sex workers’ rights was found dead in her Toronto home on Tuesday. She was 32. Babcock left an abusive home at age 10 and found herself involved in sex work at a young age. The first time she had sex was with a client … Read more
Trey Anthony returns with ‘da Kink
By Shannon Clarke Photos by Shannon Clarke It’s almost 30°C on a Thursday night and eight rows of chairs are fit neatly in the Toronto Women’s Bookstore. With the soft lights, bar, open doors of the back patio and easy conversation, it feels like a monthly book club meeting in someone’s living room – in … Read more
But Beyoncé … Do girls really run the world?
What power? Power gained by using sexuality to get an upper hand? When the message of the song is supposed to reflect female empowerment, gaining power in this sense is something which would be seen as problematic to some.
Discrimination in B.C? No funding for advocacy groups in Pickton inquiry
We live in a society that continues to perpetuate this patriarchal hierarchy, in our schools, our courts and our government. The missing women inquiry could help the government and police understand why so many women living in this area are vulnerable to these types of crimes.
McClung’s Spring 2011 launch party — BACK ON MONDAY JUNE 6
Hey everyone!
Our newest issue is here and we’re ready to celebrate! Join us for a night of mixin’ and minglin’ and you’ll also get a chance to meet our Editors in Chief for the 2011/2012 school year.
Launch party details:
When: Thursday, June 2
Location: 231 Fort York Blvd.’s Roof Patio
Time: 6 p.m.
Suggested donation: $5 (Masthead members can come for free)
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
