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In the Blog
How I learned to cope with my mental health in my South Asian family
In many South Asian families, mental health is still considered taboo, with reputation and honour often taking precedence. It’s led to a dangerous culture of silence that stems from a lack of acceptance and understanding READ MORE
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Announcements
Issue 45 Out Now!
Leading on READ MORE
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In the Blog
We Need to Stop Buying from Brandy Melville: Here’s Why
Ask anybody who came of age in the 2010s and they can describe to you the experience of being in a Brandy Melville store. That distinct, musky-yet-clean linen smell, the hangers wrapped in clothing scraps, the muted florals and lace trims, the feeling of inferiority to the workers. This was a time when the dominant aesthetic was the effortlessly beautiful and skinny, cut-off shorts and ugg-boot wearing Tumblr Girl. I remember scrolling through Tumblr with my … READ MORE
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In the Blog
It’s Time For The Feminist Movement To Leave TERFs Behind
Using feminism to justify anti-trans sentiment is nothing new — it’s been a tactic since the origin of radical feminism in the 1960s and 70s. What is new is the rise in platforming transphobic rhetoric in Canadian mainstream media. READ MORE
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In the Blog
Whatever Happened to Ontario’s Sex Ed Curriculum? The Complete Timeline
After a decade of ongoing controversy, what is the full story of sex education in Ontario? What kind of curriculum do we have now? And more importantly, how exactly have the affected students made their voices heard along the way? READ MORE
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Announcements
Issue 44 Out Now!
Working at the pace of care READ MORE
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In the Blog
Help! I can’t stop oversharing on Instagram
The first time I deactivated my Instagram was in December of 2020. It was the week after my 19th birthday. Ontario as a province was at the peak of COVID-19, we were in yet another lockdown/stay-at-home order, my dab pen was my bestie. READ MORE
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In the Blog
How to create a comfortable and efficient workspace for marginalized workers
There is so much to be done when it comes to policies concerning the unique struggles all those employees of marginalized genders face in the workplace, and which demand unique solutions READ MORE
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Announcements
Applications Open: The Youth Feminist Media Project Incubator!
Shameless is thrilled to announce the feminist media project incubator, open to youth 13-19 across Canada. READ MORE
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In the Blog
How Moose Hide Campaign founder Raven Lacerte is spreading medicine across Canada
Much like Indigenous people have long been utilizing resources of the land as remedies, the Moose Hide Campaign is engaging Canadian communities in meaningful dialogue to spark healing READ MORE
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In the Blog
To Exist Outside of a Culture of “Hustling”
When it comes to “girl bosses,” hustle culture has become an extension of a commoditized and branded feminism – with Black women its biggest victims. READ MORE
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In the Blog
Word on the Street Toronto Weekly Feature: Interview with Saul Freedman-Lawson
Word on the Street Toronto Weekly Feature: Interview with Saul Freedman-Lawson, Shameless Youth Advisory Member! READ MORE
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Announcements
Call for Bloggers!
Shameless Magazine, Canada’s independent, feminist voice for teens with marginalized genders, is building a team and community network of regular contributors to the blog. We are envisioning building a supportive space for writers of all experience levels to share their work, collaborate, and connect with each other. READ MORE
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Announcements
POSITION: Director of Operations and Publishing
TIME COMMITMENT: approx. 5-10 hrs/week plus regular meetings/commitments as follows: Attend team meetings (2hrs/month) Attend board meetings and provide business updates (2 hours/quarter) With board, help to organize AGM (3 hours/year) Minimum commitment (2 years) Shameless is a volunteer-run magazine; we offer a $50 honorarium per issue for all positions. However, we intend to undergo a strategic planning process to address how this labour is compensated moving forward. As the incoming director of operations and publishing, you will have … READ MORE
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Announcements
The Families Issue Is Out Now!
Read the Editor’s Letter for the new Families Issue, out now. READ MORE
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In the Blog
Learning to be an Ally in Indigenous Activism
“I had good intentions, but quickly learned that I could not understand Shannen’s struggle. I could never experience the pain and injustice caused by colonization’s legacy, or the unfairness of having inadequate schooling. So how could I confront the injustice I witnessed? This question helped me realize I could ally with Indigenous-led movements.” READ MORE
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Announcements
Call for volunteer circulation manager!
Shameless magazine, a Canadian, independent, feminist voice for teens with marginalized genders, is looking for a volunteer circulation manager. Are you an organizational whiz? Do you love spreadsheets and systems? Do you have a commitment to anti-oppression and inclusive feminist politics? Do you have some time to volunteer and a vision for Shameless? Then we need you. READ MORE
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Announcements
Call for volunteer editors!
Shameless magazine, Canada’s independent, feminist voice for teens with marginalized genders, is hiring volunteer editors for multiple positions. Are you devoted to grassroots publishing? Do you have a commitment to anti-oppression and inclusive feminist politics? Do you have some time to volunteer, and a vision for Shameless? Then we need you. READ MORE
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Announcements
The 2021 Talking Back Feminist Media Conference: Callout for Breaktime Activities and Volunteers!
We are seeking creative short activities for breaktimes, and other conference volunteers! READ MORE
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In the Blog
Hey, Progressives: Please Stop Being Jerks about Disability
With allies like these, do we need enemies? READ MORE