5 years ago
When women journalists turn off their microphones
Nearly 65 per cent of women journalists in the world have experienced some form of intimidation, threats, or abuse in relation to their work.
5 years ago
Laws must change, politician says after N.L. man acquitted of FHITP slur
JOHN’S, N.L. — A Newfoundland politician is hoping to change provincial harassment laws following the acquittal of a man who hurled sexual obscenities at a female TV reporter in St. John’s.
Cathy Bennett says laws on workplace sexual harassment are…
5 years ago
New database seeks to amplify women’s voices in the news media
This story was funded by the J-Source Patreon campaign
By Michael Ott
“We couldn’t find any expert women,” cannot be an excuse.
That’s the mantra of a new website dedicated to amplifying women’s voices in Canadian news media. Expertwomen.ca seeks…
5 years ago
Why we need to ‘Use the Right Words’
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Ethics
By H.G. Watson, Associate Editor
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H.G. Watson can be reached at hgwatson@j-source.ca or on Twitter.…
6 years ago
Toronto Star Public Editor: We need to stand together to fight ugly online abuse
By Kathy English for the Toronto Star
What if all the women who have faced bullying and harassment in online spaces stood together and decided we will not take it any more?
What if all the women — and men…
6 years ago
Live Blog: Harassment of Women in Media
It is not just Internet trolls. These days, it is often not safe for women to speak up anywhere – online, on air and in print.
7 years ago
An all-women crew is running the Ryerson Rams hockey broadcast Friday
President of Bell Media and TSN sends letter of support to crew of 23 women.
Continue Reading An all-women crew is running the Ryerson Rams hockey broadcast Friday
7 years ago
Links between freelancing and gender inequality highlighted by Chronicle Herald labour dispute
Women get a raw deal out of proposed Chronicle Herald collective agreement
Continue Reading Links between freelancing and gender inequality highlighted by Chronicle Herald labour dispute
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