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Why Canadian Sex Workers Won't Report Rapes to the Police
Despite widespread concern about reports of gang rapes of sex workers in Newfoundland, those at risk of being attacked haven't looked to the authorities for help.
Women with Kids Should Expect to Earn Less. Also, Don’t Watch the Ray Rice Video
Sarah Ratchford on why we shouldn't watch the video of Ray Rice assaulting his wife, gender inclusivity in reproductive rights, and the earning potential of mothers in this week's Lady Business.
We Need To Hold Media Accountable When Nude Celebrity Photos Are Posted
The language we're using when discussing the stolen celebrity photos is actually making things a lot worse.
More Refusal to Address Indigenous Deaths. Plus, the Emmys Are Sexist
This week's Lady Business tackles the Harper government's steadfast refusal to open an inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women, and the Emmy's sexist Sofia Vergara stunt.
This Is What A “Bad” Feminist Looks Like: A Chat With Roxane Gay
We spoke to New York Times best-selling author Roxane Gay about her book Bad Feminist, the Ferguson riots, and how writers can be better people.
I’m Sick of Doctors Who Try and Talk Me Into Hormonal Birth Control
This week's Lady Business examines the pros and cons of the Intrauterine device (IUD).
Your Guide To Avoiding Transphobia
With the help of trans activist and organizer Kira Andry, Sarah Ratchford provides you with a compendium of tips on how to avoid transphobia in this week's Lady Business.
Canada Deletes Feminist From its History; Mind Your Business And Get Out Of Nicki Minaj’s Ass
Lady Business tackles the owner of a hip-hop site who suddenly decided it’s his job to parent female hip-hop stars, and a well-known pick up artist's attempt to run for Toronto's city council.
Cops Force Strippers Into Creepy Photo Shoot; NFL Cool With Woman Beating
Sarah Ratchford's Lady Business tackles her own recent street harassment, the NFL's troublingly insufficient punishment of Ray Rice for knocking his wife unconscious, and the San Diego Police's pervy investigations.
Vagina Boat Has Woman Arrested; Sex Workers to Out MPs For Seeking Their Services
Sarah Ratchford tackles Ottawa sex workers threatening to put MPs who frequent their services on blast, New Brunswick's lone abortion provider's closing, and the woman arrested for the vagina boat.
We Visited Toronto's Slutwalk
For Toronto's Slutwalk 2014, we walked the streets with hundreds of women, trans folk, and a few men who took to the streets of Toronto to actively reject victimization and body policing.
Keep on Writing, Lady Writers. Also, If You Like Contraception, Find a New Place For Your Hobbies
This week in Lady Business, Sarah Ratchford discusses the Supreme Court denying women who want to control their own bodies access to contraception, and a man who blathered for 11,000 words in anger at a young woman's literary success.