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Sexual violence

In her new memoir, the legendary Cecilia Gentili introduces us to the witches and mothers in her life
Culture

In her new memoir, the legendary Cecilia Gentili introduces us to the witches and mothers in her life

The literary debut of Argentina-born New York trans and sex work activist deserves all the adjectives

By Grace Byron
Can the Canadian Forces address their toxic culture?
Politics

Can the Canadian Forces address their toxic culture?

OPINION: A National Defence report on systemic racism and discrimination landed in the spring with little fanfare

By Dale Smith
To help trans sexual assault survivors, we have to understand power
Power

To help trans sexual assault survivors, we have to understand power

Trans people are assaulted more often than cis women, yet we keep casting them as the problem

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
What doors did Omar Sharif Jr.’s famous name open for him?
Books

What doors did Omar Sharif Jr.’s famous name open for him?

In his new memoir, the actor and model shares his coming out story and his experiences of sexual assault

By Eli Tareq El Bechelany-Lynch
Is 2019 the year we finally cancel toxic masculinity?
Opinion

Is 2019 the year we finally cancel toxic masculinity?

From R Kelly to the Gillette boycott, toxic men are having a rough start to the new year

By Eternity Martis
When abuse and bullying are normalized
Analysis

When abuse and bullying are normalized

The alleged sexual assault at St Michael’s College School made me reconsider what happened to me at school

By Gordon Nore
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Sexual assaults in Ottawa linked to hookup apps
Power

Sexual assaults in Ottawa linked to hookup apps

Capital Pride festival producer hopes to use Pride to spread awareness, support

By Adrienne Ascah
Ottawa activist facing sexual assault and extortion charges
Power

Ottawa activist facing sexual assault and extortion charges

Accused remains in custody

By Xtra Editor
A gentleman’s guide to prison sex
Love & Sex

A gentleman’s guide to prison sex

By Raziel Reid
Mistrial in Ottawa case involving HIV-positive man
Power

Mistrial in Ottawa case involving HIV-positive man

New trial set for early February

By Steven Fouchard
New app created to tackle sexual violence on Ottawa campuses
Power

New app created to tackle sexual violence on Ottawa campuses

RISE uses GPS technology to link users to services and resources on and off campus

By Adrienne Ascah
Male victims of sexual assault take to the internet to quote attackers
Ottawa

Male victims of sexual assault take to the internet to quote attackers

By Bradley Turcotte
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Advocacy group blasts Ottawa Hospital for changes regarding sex assault victims
Power

Advocacy group blasts Ottawa Hospital for changes regarding sex assault victims

New staffing protocols are a step backward, SASC says

By Adrienne Ascah
Don’t Be That Guy campaign addresses gay sexual assault
Ottawa

Don’t Be That Guy campaign addresses gay sexual assault

By Bradley Turcotte
Men’s Project launches 1 in 6 Canada for male survivors of sexual abuse
Power

Men’s Project launches 1 in 6 Canada for male survivors of sexual abuse

Men still reluctant to come forward, ED says

By Bradley Turcotte
CUSA councillor quits over Rick Ross concert
Arts

CUSA councillor quits over Rick Ross concert

UPDATE: Concert cancelled due to ‘security concerns’

By Bradley Turcotte
Dr Shock found guilty of sexual abuse
Power

Dr Shock found guilty of sexual abuse

Aubrey Levin will be sentenced Jan 30

By Jeremy Hainsworth
Anonymous outs Steubenville ‘rape crew’
Toronto Diary

Anonymous outs Steubenville ‘rape crew’

By Jeremy Feist
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