Jess Martin

Jess Martin is a public relations professional, an aspiring writer, and an assistant editor at Feminist Current. She prefers to write about feminist topics, disability, or environmental issues, but could be persuaded to broaden her horizons in exchange for payment and/or food. In her spare time Jess can be found knitting, gardening, or lying in the fetal position, mulling over political theory that no one in their right mind cares about.

Educating Girls in Rural China celebrates first PhD graduation

On June 13, Educating Girls in Rural China (EGRC), a registered Canadian charity dedicated to sponsoring girls and young women in impoverished areas of rural china through their high school and university…

What’s Current: Kesha’s case against Sony dismissed

Kesha abandoned by the legal system once again as New York judge dismisses her suit against Sony, saying, “Every rape is not a gender-motivated hate crime.” Justice Shirley Kornreich and Justice William…

What’s Current: Happy birthday, Gloria Steinem!

Gloria Steinem turns 82 today! Happy birthday, sister. Kyle Zerr, a 29-year-old Saskatoon man is charged with beating his mother to death.  An unexpected new celebrity man claims the title of “Feminist”…

What’s Current: Ten johns arrested in Winnipeg

Police arrest 10 johns in Winnipeg through counter-exploitation unit task force. Legislation banning the purchase of sex has been in place for nearly a year and a half now. Eight vehicles were…