sarah ratchford
Just Not Ready: Canada’s Male Politicians Are Clueless About Women’s Issues
The only federal leader with something intelligent to say about violence against women is a woman, and she rarely gets invited to things. No wonder it's been 30 years since we've had a debate on women's issues.
Why Do So Many Of Canada’s Women Columnists Write Like They Hate Women?
As we wait on the verdict in a case involving three criminal harassment charges, two feminists, and one accused stalker, mainstream women columnists in Canada remain committed to making the internet less safe for women.
Hero Woman Refuses to Be Shamed After Her Public Threesome Goes Viral
When women are caught being sexual on the internet, it's still up to them to find a way to control their own stories.
Unpacking Our Documentary on Maritimes Abortion Access
Field Notes is a new series featuring hosts and producers of some of our documentaries discussing what went on behind the scenes, issues that came up during filming, and why certain decisions were made. In the first episode, "Abortion Access in the...
Why Rural Maritimers Are Practicing DIY Abortions
"It's 2015, and it might as well be the 1700s in terms of how women get supported here."
Abortion Access in the Maritimes
We investigate abortion access in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, two Canadian provinces with restricted access to abortions and conservative political climates.
PEI’s Idea of Improving Abortion Access Is Sending Women to New Brunswick
A late-morning announcement about changes to reproductive health care on Prince Edward Island today revealed everything is just staying the same.
High School Crop-Top Dress Codes Send the Message That School Is for Boys
Dress codes focus primarily on girls' bodies, but young women across Canada are mobilizing to fight the sexist policies.
Opposing Ontario’s New Sex Ed Curriculum is Not Only Stupid, It’s Dangerous to Children
Trying to scrap the new curriculum is irresponsible and would put children in harm's way.
I Didn't Understand People with Anxiety Until It Happened to Me
I used to think people with anxiety could talk themselves out of it. Now I know better.
Director Erika Lust Explains How to Properly Make Feminist Porn
"Mainstream porn is run by middle-aged men. Their vision has very little to do with my vision or my friends' visions."
Community Seeks Answers From Police Following Toronto Transwoman’s Death
Police maintain that the death of Sumaya Dalmar, a Toronto transwoman of colour, was not suspicious. But that's all they're saying.