Posts by Stacey May Fowles
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Open Slowly Launches Tonight
My pal (and Sumach Publicist) Dayle Furlong is launching her first collection of poetry, Open Slowly, in Toronto tonight at The Trane Studio. It’s part of the launch of Tightrope Books’ latest catalogue - doors at 6:30, readings at 7:00. Swing by and check it out! … READ MORE
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Does this mean the anti-choicers will shut up about Morgentaler now?
Three in five support Morgentaler honour. From the Toronto Star: The exclusive Angus Reid Strategies online poll done yesterday and Monday - a week after the Canada Day announcement - showed that, of the 1,016 Canadian adults surveyed, 60 per cent supported Morgentaler getting the honour while 29 per cent opposed it. Another 12 per cent weren’t sure. Asked whether Morgentaler was a hero to millions of Canadian women, 66 per cent said they agreed, 26 per cent … READ MORE
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Our Blogger a Guest Blogger
Fabulous Shameless Blogger Allison Martell is doing a guest blogging stint over at Feministe. From her first post, regarding her own blog: …economics can be a lonely discipline for a woman, a feminist, really any sort of leftist. I wanted a place to chronicle my own intellectual development, and I also wanted to try to bridge the gap between the feminist and economic blogospheres. Allison’s blog, Economic Woman, is definitely worth a read, so be sure to … READ MORE
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We should turn up the volume
In the week that followed our posting the news that Morgentaler was named to the Order of Canada, the Shameless blog has seen its share of commentary from anti-choice camps (comments we put in moderation while we discussed whether or not Shameless was the right place to be having these kinds of discussions,) and we’ve also seen a fair amount of anti-choice activity aiming to strip Morgentaler of the honor. We’ve seen letters to the … READ MORE
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Lazy Sunday, I wish.
I have to work today, busily recruiting new subscribers (only $10!) and donors (every little bit helps!) to the magazine so our upcoming issue (soon!) can get into the world without a hitch. Hanging out with my laptop, I can daydream about a lazy sunday. (For some reason, this video never gets old for me. Also, I kind of thought this was the hotness.) If you like us (and you’re already a subscriber), please consider making … READ MORE
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Come Back to Guyville
Fifteen years ago an album was released that changed my life completely. When my parents decided to move me from my Canadian home to the southern US, I listened to that album over and over the entire drive. I was an angry, angsty grrrl and it was the perfect soundtrack. That album understood me and my burgeoning sexuality, understood my frustrations and yearnings, understood my recent realization that life was kind of a pain in the … READ MORE
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Morgentaler named to Order of Canada
Good Morning Shameless readers! Thanks to our reader Nikita for alerting us all to the fact that Morgentaler has been among those named to Order of Canada. Good morning indeed! Now 85, Morgentaler, a Polish Holocaust survivor who immigrated to Montreal after the war, opened his first abortion clinic in 1969 and performed thousands of procedures, which were illegal at the time. Morgentaler, a trained family physician, argued that access to abortion was a basic human right … READ MORE
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Canadian Cultural Nostalgia
Happy Canada Day! … READ MORE
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Your Face Looks Weird
Oh, Sarah Haskins. I crush on you. … READ MORE
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Shout Out to the The Bike Joint
I just want to give a quick shout out to the friendly people at The Bike Joint for getting my bike going again when my chain jumped ship yesterday. I was stranded at a stoplight with a mere 15 minutes to get to my appointment and low and behold, The Bike Joint was there to help. Thanks for the bonus of pumping up my tires and giving me the phone number for the Community Bicycle … READ MORE
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Tila Tequila Takes Credit for Gay Marriage
Because sometimes what we all need on a Friday is a good laugh. According to US Weekly, Tila Tequila (of Shot at Love fame) believes that Gays can now marry in California all thanks to her: MTV reality queen Tila Tequila says she played a part in California recently dropping its ban on gay marriage. “It is because of me – I definitely think [my show] has helped the movement,” she told Usmagazine.com at the Hollywood premiere of … READ MORE
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Shameless $10 Sale Starts Today!
Starting today Shameless magazine is selling one-year Canadian subscriptions for ONLY TEN DOLLARS! Subscribe today and you’ll be sure to get our next fantastic issue BEFORE it hits newsstands in August! SUBCRIBE TODAY! (it’s also a great time to renew - if you already have a subscription, we’ll tack on another year for only $10!) In case you don’t already know, Shameless magazine is Canada’s independent voice for smart, strong, sassy young women. It’s a magazine that’s … READ MORE
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Jessica Valenti in Toronto
Tonight Jessica Valenti, author of Full Frontal Feminism and He’s a Stud, She’s a Slut, did a reading at Camera Gallery in an event co-sponsored by Shameless and The Miss G Project for Equity in Education. What followed was a lively panel discussion on contemporary feminism and the issues facing young feminists today. Shameless was on hand to take some pictures and have too many glasses of red wine. Lots of pics after the jump. … READ MORE
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Antonia Zerbisias Gives Us a Nod
“All these gung-ho third-wave feminists gladden the heart of an old second-waver like moi. That’s because, rather than run from the f-word while benefiting from the hard-won battles for equal rights, these women embrace it.” -Antonia Zerbisias on Jessica Valenti, The Miss G Project for Equity in Education, Shameless magazine, and, well, you, in today’s Toronto Star. Don’t forget to check out Jessica Valenti and the rest of the F-word panel tonight at Camera Gallery at 7:00! … READ MORE
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Miss G and Shameless Magazine Present: An Evening with Jessica Valenti
Here’s the Facebook page for the event, and some more info. The panel will include Sarah Wolf, Laurel Mitchell, and of course, Jessica Valenti. Wednesday, June 25, 2008 7:00pm - 10:00pm Camera Gallery, Queen and Ossington More info from The Miss G Project after the jump. Just in time for feminist book release season, Jessica Valenti is coming to Toronto, bringing word from America and wisdoms to share from her latest book, “He’s a Stud, She’s a Slut, and 49 … READ MORE
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“The Boy is the Boy.”
Hat tip to Quill & Quire for this one. According to Glenn Beck, time travel, Nazis, and spies are everything a boy is supposed to like: Glenn Beck, a conservative political commentator who appears regularly on CNN Headline News, recently welcomed U.S. children’s book author Ted Bell to his show, in order to sing the praises of Bell’s new adventure title, Nick of Time. However, it seems clear from the lack of interest Beck shows in Bell … READ MORE
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Update: Jessica Valenti is next week
Our apologies…there was a typo with the date on the post below - it should read June 25, 2008! That’s next week! Shameless Magazine is proud to be a media sponsor of Jessica Valenti’s appearance in Toronto at the end of the month. Wednesday June 25th, 7:00 p.m. at Camera Gallery (Queen and Ossington). Valenti will be talking about her new book, followed by a panel discussion about choice, media, and sexuality. Hope to see you there! … READ MORE
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Save the date! Shameless Magazine presents Jessica Valenti!
UPDATE: There was a typo with the date - it should read June 25, 2008! That’s next week! Shameless Magazine is proud to be a media sponsor of Jessica Valenti’s appearance in Toronto at the end of the month. Wednesday June 25th, 7:00 p.m. at Camera Gallery (Queen and Ossington). Valenti will be talking about her new book, followed by a panel discussion about choice, media, and sexuality. About Jessica Valenti: Jessica Valenti is the Executive Editor of Feministing.com. … READ MORE
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Gays Can Now Marry in Norway
From the Associated Press: Gay couples in Norway will be granted the same rights as heterosexuals to marry, adopt and undergo artificial insemination under a new equality law passed Tuesday. Norway’s upper house of parliament voted 23-17 in favor of the gender-neutral marriage law on the same day that gay couples were marrying in California. … READ MORE
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Matters of the Heart
I’ve been remiss in not posting this sooner, but tomorrow night is the relaunch of Piece of my Heart: A Lesbian of Colour Anthology. Thanks to contributor Dianah Smith for the heads up on this great event! This is an official Pride Toronto event. Matters of the Heart: A celebration and relaunch of Piece of My Heart - A Lesbian of Colour Anthology Thursday, 19 June 2008 (7 p.m.) The Revival Bar 783 College Street West Toronto ON Piece of My … READ MORE
