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Anne Thériault


Anne Thériault is a Toronto-based writer and cat enthusiast who blogs about feminism, mental health, and parenting. You can follow her on Twitter at @anne_theriault.

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The problem with fraternity rape culture is even bigger than you think

Ban frats.

On Oct 22, 2015 by Anne Thériault

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#NoBraDay and the problem with breast cancer slacktivism

Keep your bra on and donate to breast cancer research instead.

On Oct 14, 2015 by Anne Thériault

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Strong isn’t the new skinny

We don't need updated standards for how women look or act. We need to scrap those standards altogether.

On Oct 6, 2015 by Anne Thériault

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What you should do instead of victim-blaming sex workers who report being raped

No one is 'asking for it.'

On Sep 16, 2015 by Anne Thériault

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Solidarity is for Megyn Kelly

Periods are not an insult—if you're a pretty, blond Fox News reporter.

On Aug 12, 2015 by Anne Thériault

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The real reason some men still can’t handle the all-female ‘Ghostbusters’

The reboot won't ruin your childhood—but it might help you see the world differently.

On Jul 31, 2015 by Anne Thériault

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A racist Atticus Finch isn’t the hero we wanted—but he’s the one we need

The painful reality of 'Go Set a Watchman' speaks to harsh truths in a post-Ferguson America.

On Jul 15, 2015 by Anne Thériault

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Bristol Palin’s pregnancy drama isn’t an excuse to slut-shame her

Here's something better to criticize her for.

On Jun 30, 2015 by Anne Thériault

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The biggest problem with ‘Jurassic World’ isn’t a woman running in high heels

It's the logic behind it.

On Jun 17, 2015 by Anne Thériault

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Amy Schumer isn’t as feminist as the Internet thinks

Women deserve better than old stereotypes in a new package.

On Jun 10, 2015 by Anne Thériault

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4 ways we punish women for how they look—and why it matters

It's not just about fat or skinny. As a woman, there's no way to win.

On Jun 4, 2015 by Anne Thériault

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The one awful secret about pregnancy that no one tells you

I knew I was supposed to be happy. Instead, I felt like I was being torn apart.

On Jun 2, 2015 by Anne Thériault

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8 ways America is failing working mothers

The U.S. needs to help new families.

On May 21, 2015 by Anne Thériault

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The sexist high heels policy at Cannes is discrimination in fashionable pumps

Hey, film festival organizers, you try walking all day in these things.

On May 20, 2015 by Anne Thériault

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You shouldn’t get an award for offending black people and Muslims

Salman Rushdie slammed the PEN Awards' critics in a tweet, but the opposition to Charlie Hebdo needs to be heard.

On May 6, 2015 by Anne Thériault