Me Too
‘They matter and they were loved’: Standoff conference honours murdered and missing Indigenous women
The number of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls continues to weigh on the hearts and minds of members of the Blood Tribe in southern Alberta. Continue reading
Next frontier for #MeToo movement is policy, training: ‘That’s not the sexy stuff’
By Jennifer Crosby Anchor
A gender equity consultant says not a lot of real progress has been made in the wake of #MeToo. Dr. Cristina Stasia points to the “less sexy” actions around policies and procedures as the next frontier. Continue reading
Terry Crews talks masculinity, accountability in Calgary
“The biggest question that’s happening right now and has taken over in the last year has been: what is being a man about, now?” Continue reading
Calgary woman says she was hit by truck for defending the right to say no
A woman and her friends who spurned the advances of a man allege the man threatened them with his truck, hitting one of them. Continue reading
Discussion, listening critical in disarming extremism, sexism: TEDxCalgary speakers
“Keep your ears open, talk to young people and don’t assume you’re the expert because you’re an adult.” Continue reading
North Korean women face sexual abuse so common it’s part of ‘ordinary life’: report
Sexual abuse by North Korean officials appears to be “endemic”, a watchdog group reported on Thursday, as activists complain the isolated country’s rights record is being ignored as an international push is made to improve relations. Continue reading
American Apparel is staging a comeback with a Montreal owner and a few twists
One of America’s most controversial clothing brands is making a comeback, but ditching some of its signature traits. Continue reading
Hillary Clinton says husband’s affair with Monica Lewinsky was not an abuse of power
“Where’s the investigation of the current incumbent [president], against whom numerous allegations have been made?” she asked. Continue reading
#MeToo is limiting mentorship opportunities for women doctors, medical leaders say
Men may be using #MeToo as “an excuse for not doing the right thing” and mentoring women, says one medical leader. Continue reading
Sean Penn says #MeToo movement is trying to ‘divide men and women’
‘I’m very suspicious of a movement that gets glommed onto in great stridency and rage and without nuance,’ Sean Penn said. Continue reading
