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Hallowe’en Is Being Smothered To Death

Hallowe’en Is Being Smothered To Death

October 26, 2011 1 Comment

With Hallowe’en quickly approaching many of us are frantically searching for unique costume ideas. For Calgary school children their costumes must not only be creative, but promote community values. However, no one seems to know what this means. According to the regulations of Colonel Walker and Ramsay schools, costumes can not include masks, weapons, or ...

Women In Politics Button Up For Respect

Women In Politics Button Up For Respect

July 5, 2011 No Comments

Women in politics are constantly trying to prove their worth in Washington. They are expected to fit in with the men and keep their wardrobe appropriate. But what happens when wearing a simple white button down shirt creates discomfort and unwanted male attention? Well, for Rochelle Behrens, a political lobbyist, she decided to do something ...

Labour Guilt From A Dad-To-Be

So, we’re having this baby.  It’s due in a few weeks and we’re trying to get organized with all...

The 40-Year-Old Japanese Virgin

I recently heard about what is claimed to be the rising phenomenon of Japanese men remaining virgins for longer...

The Ladder Conspiracy

Ladders. Patriarchal conspiracy. I’ll explain… This week I climbed a ladder. I was trying to reach a loft space,...

Watching Porn During Sex Is A Turn-Off!

Dear Madame X, My boyfriend needs to look at porn while we have sex. It bothers me because I...

Repressed Sexuality And Feminism

Mrs. Dalloway is yet another feminist classic that I had to grow into. Wrapped up in Woolf’s instantly recognizable...

A Jolly Good Beer Festival

Last week saw a Big Thing come to our soggy little island. Well, it was a Big Thing for...

Lingerie For The Masses

Last weekend I was entertaining a guest, you know, the sort I was planning to have lots and lots...

The Brave Kick-Ass Disney Princess

All little girls want to be princesses… right?! It’s bad enough that toy aisles are separated out by what...

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