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Gender

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Memoir

The Ballad of Neko and Niko

May 17, 2025May 17, 2025 - by Niko Stratis

When I came out as trans, I struggled to land on a name. I returned to one I had heard on the radio and written on my arm

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Politics

Who Needs a Gender Equality Minister? Apparently, Not Carney

April 16, 2025April 23, 2025 - by Wendy Kaur

His decision to cut the ministry could become permanent if he wins the election—a significant setback for women

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A group of young men line up, clapping as one of them shakes Pierre Poilievre's hand.
Politics

The Kids Are Leaning Right: How the Manosphere Is Shaping Voters

April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 - by Olivia Bowden

The polls look good for the Liberals now, but the Conservatives have been winning over young men

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January/February 2025 / World

In Afghanistan, Women Haven’t Given Up

December 9, 2024January 18, 2025 - by Soraya Amiri

Despite jail, torture, and death threats, activists are resisting the Taliban in the country and abroad

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January/February 2025 / World

زنان افغان در برابر طالبان

December 9, 2024December 13, 2024 - by Soraya Amiri

ثریا امیری, سامية مدور

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World

Malala Yousafzai Wants to Call What’s Happening to Afghan Women Apartheid

November 22, 2024November 24, 2024 - by Wendy Kaur

The Nobel Prize winner discusses her new documentary, Bread and Roses, and the Taliban’s escalating attacks

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November 2023 / October 2016 / Society

Growing Up Trans

December 2, 2023December 2, 2023 - by M.E. Rogan

When do children know their true gender?

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Society

What “Gender-Neutral” Fashion Gets Wrong

November 16, 2023June 14, 2024 - by Mel Woods

Brands like H&M and Old Navy are rolling out ungendered clothing lines. Just because something isn’t explicitly for “men” or “women” doesn’t mean it has to be boring as sin

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Society

How to Break the Bro Code

July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 - by Alex Manley

When it comes to toxic groupthink, individuals have more power than they realize

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A woman tapping a menstruation-tracking app on her phone.
Technology

How Period-Tracking Apps Can Be Weaponized by Pro-Life Advocates

December 5, 2022December 8, 2022 - by Elisabeth de Mariaffi

With Roe v. Wade overturned in the US, menstruation apps have become a new concern in the fight for abortion rights. Do they pose the same risk in Canada?

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How’s The Walrus?

As the executive director, I am frequently asked this question. These days, I reply: “The Walrus was made for this moment.” From on-again, off-again trade news and negotiations to a new prime minister, we are committed to Canada’s conversations. We launched six regional bureaus earlier this year to ensure comprehensive coverage across this great country of ours. But we can’t do this alone. As a non-profit newsroom, this work isn’t possible without our readers’ support. If you believe in Canada’s stories, support our paywall-free journalism with a donation today.

Our team is small, but our commitment is big; just like our country. Every story we publish is the result of writers, artists, and editors going the extra mile (well, kilometres) to bring Canada closer together through compelling, fact-checked, and regionally grounded reporting.

Thank you for your support.

Jennifer Hollett
Executive Director, The Walrus

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