Emily Blake

Canadian campuses working toward reconciliation have their work cut out

Campus Notes — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 19:41:46 +0000

rabble.ca and the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) are teaming up to find Canada's next progressive student journalists. Generously funded by the CFS, Campus Notes will be running articles on Canada's critical post-secondary education issues. Have an idea? Pitch it here.

Feminist frosh week: Holding leadership accountable for rape culture

Campus Notes — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 21:46:58 +0000

As the first day of school looms, students are preparing by buying school supplies, moving into dorms, and figuring out where their classes are. But one issue students shouldn't have to prepare for is rape culture on campuses.

Unfortunately, sexual assault and rape culture is a big concern for students with increasing awareness of the problem across Canada and the fact that post-secondary institutions have done a poor job of addressing it. WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre says grade 12 girls have expressed concern over sexual violence being "inevitable" at colleges and universities.

Ontario Hydro, negative politicking, the burkini, Salvador, Nestle and urban farming: What's new in the news

rabble staff — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 07:05:30 +0000

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As the summer comes to a close rabble.ca's bloggers continue to write informed pieces on the challenges facing Canadians. From Ontario's hydro plan to urban farming, here are this week's top blog posts.

Rio, homelessness, Colten Boushie, Tinder and journalism: What's new in the news?

rabble staff — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:16:59 +0000

Another week of sunshine and great content here on rabble.ca. As we scan through the trending headlines, rabble.ca bloggers offer their informed and insightful takes on stories that are capturing Canadians attention. From the 2016 summer Olympics in Rio to the face of journalism in Canada, here are some of this week's top blogs.

Why I don't care about the Olympics

eblake90 — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 20:22:49 +0000

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As we head into the final week of the 2016 summer Olympics in Rio, I can't help but feel relieved that the games are almost over. I've never been a big fan of the Olympics, and the more that I learn about them the less enthused I am.

World Social Forum creates community, activism, and controversy

rabble staff — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 21:46:52 +0000

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World Social Forum, climate change, BDS, bad cops, and Rio: What's New in the News

rabble staff — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 07:22:49 +0000

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As the weather continues to heat up so have rabble.ca's blog posts. From the World Social Forum in Montreal to Canada's progress on climate change here are some of this week's top posts with the stories behind the headlines.

Leap Manifesto stars at World Social Forum

rabble staff — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 20:44:36 +0000

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The 2016 World Social Forum begins in Montreal

rabble staff — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 22:50:16 +0000

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What's new in the news: Worker safety, student loans, Donald Trump and MMIW inquiry

rabble staff — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 21:26:59 +0000

Another news week and rabble.ca bloggers continue to bring nuanced and thoughtful takes on the stories of the week. From workplace safety to the national MMIW inquiry, here are the top rabble.ca blog posts of the week.

Dr. Bob Barneston is a professor of labour relations at Athabasca University. He discusses why workers are often reluctant to exercise their safety rights. He examines the cases of Julio Serrano and David Britton who claim they were laid off after reporting unsafe work. Barneston then examines Canada’s history of poor enforcement of workplace health and safety.

What's new in the news: Oil spill, Munich shooting, Canada's drinking problem, Super InTent City, and harassing female reporters

rabble staff — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 20:20:59 +0000

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Another news week and rabble.ca bloggers continue to bring nuanced and thoughtful takes on the stories of the week. From the oil spill in Saskatchewan to Victoria's Super InTent City, here are the top rabble.ca blog posts of the week.

Men sexually harassing women journalists is a trend that just won't die

eblake90 — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 02:44:51 +0000

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It looks like the disgusting trend of targeting female T.V. reporters and shouting FHRITP just won't die. FHRITP being a degrading phrase I won't dignify by spelling out here, but it's easy to find online if you're not familiar. The latest case involved CTV Vancouver reporter Sarah MacDonald by Nicolas Pogossian who claims he, "didn't think it was a big deal."

Black Lives Matter, white privilege, rape culture, and climate change: What's new in the news

rabble staff — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 16:00:16 +0000

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Another news week and rabble.ca bloggers continue to bring nuanced and thoughtful takes on the stories of the week. From Black Lives Matter, to white privilege, rape culture, and climate change, here are some of rabble.ca’s top blog posts this week.

Surviving in a rape culture

eblake90 — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 06:45:42 +0000

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As a feminist and a journalist I often find myself reporting on and writing about sexual violence. While covering these topics can be tiring and upsetting, I feel blessed to have the opportunity to examine and combat rape culture in a public way.

Black Lives Matter and reconciliation as divestment: What's new in the news

rabble staff — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 09:06:59 +0000

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