Posts by Stacey May Fowles
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Come and See Us at Word On The Street
Only a few days until my favourite day of the year! Come visit the Shameless table at Toronto’s edition of Word On The Street, this Sunday September 28th. We’ll be selling mags and givin’ away smiles for free. And of course, we’ll be launching the new issue! Come out and pick up your very own copy. More about this book lover’s favourite day after the jump. On the last Sunday in September, Queen’s Park will transform … READ MORE
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The Other Side Of Censorship
QuillBlog has an interesting piece up titled “Two takes on censorship,” which briefly explores how the media interprets the censoring of books based on context. They look at two recent cases of “a small group of people imposing their values on a much larger group” that speak for themselves: Responding to complaints by a Muslim creationist that “its contents were defamatory and blasphemous,” a Turkish court has banned Internet users from viewing Richard Dawkins’ website. Meanwhile, … READ MORE
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The Abstinence-Only Billboard Hilarity Continues
Thanks to reader Sarah for pointing out the continued absurdity that is abstinence-only billboards. Via. … READ MORE
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Because Engineers Don’t have Sex?
So I hate abstinence only education, and I am always grateful that teens have other (better) options available to them. Because let’s face it, sometimes the abstinence only people don’t make a ton of sense. Rumour has it this billboard is over a decade old, but have things really changed all that much? Via. … READ MORE
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Only a few more days to subscribe for $10!
On Friday we’ll be notifying the winner of our Shameless author prize pack, so that means only a few more days to subscribe for the low low price of $10. Subscribe to Shameless Magazine today and be automatically entered to win a Shameless author prize pack, including Stacey May Fowles’ Be Good and Thea Lim’s The Same Woman. Our brand spanking new issue will make its debut at this year’s Word On The Street, so make sure … READ MORE
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Bitch Needs Your Help
I felt like it was really important to post this video for a number of reasons. The obvious one is that the wonderful Bitch Magazine is more than worth saving - in fact, Bitch is not only the reason that magazines like Shameless exist, but it’s also the reason that feminists like me exist. The first issue of Bitch was published in January 1996 and the mag has acted as “a feminist response to pop … READ MORE
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Have A Great Weekend!
I’m posting this Yeah Yeah Yeahs video for no other reason than I love it and it makes me want to dance around in my underpants and play air guitar. Hope everyone gets their own chance to rock out this weekend. … READ MORE
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March with the Young Greens
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled. A message from The Young Greens of Canada: “A majority of Canadians want to see Elizabeth May in the national televised debates. But the decision has been made to keep her out. So the Young Greens have decided to do something about it. There will be a rally and march in Toronto on Friday afternoon. We will be taping our mouths shut to symbolise the silencing of Elizabeth. Here’s the schedule (Friday, September 12): noon-12:30pm - Meet at … READ MORE
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Et tu, Toronto Star?
Witness the stellar journalism that is today’s Toronto Star analysis of Michelle Obama and Cindy McCain’s fashion sense: Accessible style vs. expensive tastes: Designers at New York Fashion Week say they would rather dress Michelle Obama than Cindy McCain Thank goodness that someone is writing about Cindy’s “saucy updo,” because we all know that’s vital to the political discourse. … READ MORE
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Young, Queer and Creative?
Jessica wrote earlier this month about a great production going on at Buddies in Bad Times in Toronto, so I thought I’d throw in a mention about their Queer Youth Arts Program. Buddies Queer Youth Programme invites all queer-identified youth ages 15 to 25 to take part in their weekly Wednesday night events. Between September and June, you can take workshops with some of Canada’s finest theatre artists, see shows on Buddies mainstage, and get onstage yourself … READ MORE
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Staircase Wit with Joy Nash
A little Joy Nash love to end your day. Click here if you missed her the first time. … READ MORE
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Ladyfest Toronto Schedule Announced
The Ladyfest 2008 schedule has been announced! This year’s festival is going to be completely amazing, with events starting Sunday September 14 and art shows running until September 27th. Ladyfest Toronto is a multi-disciplinary celebration of feminism and the arts, showcasing the varied experiences and talents of women* and trans male artists. Happening September 14th-21st in various venues across Toronto, Ladyfest is pleased to offer almost all wheelchair accessible venues and is also providing a large … READ MORE
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Dance Break
Partly because it’s Monday and I worked too much today. Partly because I’m psyched that there’s no semi-clad-dancing-girl-accessories in this video. And even if it ruins my “I listen to bands that don’t even exist yet” indie-cred, partly because I can’t get this song out of my head. But mostly because “Before he speak his suit bespoke” is a damn good lyric. And after you have your dance break, read A Feminist Critique of Pop Media’s September 2007 … READ MORE
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Mother Jones Tackles The Luxury of Choice
There’s a great online piece over at Mother Jones about Sarah Palin’s pro-life “choices” titled “The Luxury of True Reproductive Choice.” The article gives a little much needed perspective on how Palin’s pro-life stance is an easy one for her to take given her socio-economic status and the insured health care choices that accompany that. It also spells out what a victory for the Republicans will likely mean for reproductive policy in the US. Here’s … READ MORE
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Getting Tricked by the warm fuzzies
In my household we yell out the word “tricked” every time we watch a televsion ad that makes us feel all warm and fuzzy inside, only to find out in the end that it’s for an SUV, a soft drink, or some equally bad corporate product that is likely contributing to the destruction of humanity. Give me a good tune and some heartwarming imagery and bam! I feel hope, joy, bliss, choked up and then … READ MORE
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Community Organizing
I watched the Republican National Convention last night and the way the term “Community Organizer” was tossed around repeatedly like a condescending insult made me really uncomfortable. And angry. For those of you who don’t know what I’m talking about, Vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin said this last night, in reference to Obama’s perceived inexperience: “I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities.” Isn’t community organizing pretty … READ MORE
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“Try Loving Your Itty Bitty Titties.”
A few years back I was lucky enough to get a screener of Itty Bitty Titty Committee, a film by the director of But I’m A Cheerleader, and the producers of D.E.B.S. (Also two great teen films that deal with queer issues.) Now the film is out on DVD and I recommend everyone give it a viewing. From the release: This latest fabulous movie from Jamie Babbit is a dynamic, romantic, frequently funny and politically astute … READ MORE
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Paprika Festival Call for Submissions
The Paprika Festival is now accepting submissions for the EIGHTH ANNUAL PAPRIKA FESTIVAL, a two-week festival of original short works created by artists under 21. One of its kind in Canada, this festival gives young artists - playwrights, directors, actors, designers, composers, video artists, songwriters and stage managers - the opportunity to develop their own work with a professional artist mentor and then showcase it in a two week festival at Tarragon Theatre in March … READ MORE
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Save the date! Global Choice? Abortion, Access, and Reproductive Rights
Shameless is very proud to co-sponsor Global Choice? Abortion, Access, and Reproductive Rights, a series of films and a panel discussion on pro-choice media, including our fantastic editor, Megan Griffith-Greene. We hope to see you there for this very important event! Canadians for Choice in partnership with RABBLE.ca and Shameless Magazine: For Girls Who Get It! presents: Global Choice? Abortion, Access, and Reproductive Rights Join us for film screenings of the Abortion Democracy and the Coat Hanger Project … READ MORE
