Feminism

Feminists Talk Trigger Warnings: A Round-Up

Feminists Talk Trigger Warnings: A Round-Up Feminists Talk Trigger Warnings: A Round-Up

A triggering event can be so individual, so specific, that there is no anticipating it.

Mar 6, 2014 / Blog / Jessica Valenti

Let’s Call Sex Work What It Is: Work

Let’s Call Sex Work What It Is: Work Let’s Call Sex Work What It Is: Work

Villainizing sex workers won’t improve their lives. Basic labor rights will.

Mar 5, 2014 / Melissa Gira Grant

President Obama Extends a Hand to Young Men and Boys of Color. What About Girls?

President Obama Extends a Hand to Young Men and Boys of Color. What About Girls? President Obama Extends a Hand to Young Men and Boys of Color. What About Girls?

Like their male counterparts, black and Latina girls and young women suffer from striking racial disparities in education and income.

Mar 4, 2014 / Dani McClain

TED Backpedals on Abortion Stance After Outrage

TED Backpedals on Abortion Stance After Outrage TED Backpedals on Abortion Stance After Outrage

TED claims that they welcome discussion of “abortion as a social justice issue.” Let‘s hold them to it.

Feb 14, 2014 / Blog / Jessica Valenti

When Does Religious Freedom Mean Freedom to Discriminate?

When Does Religious Freedom Mean Freedom to Discriminate? When Does Religious Freedom Mean Freedom to Discriminate?

A Kansas bill to allow segregation against gay people shows us where the right’s conception of religious liberty leads. 

Feb 14, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Goldberg

The Empowerment Elite Claims Feminism

The Empowerment Elite Claims Feminism The Empowerment Elite Claims Feminism

As the movement enjoys a star moment, “controversial” issues risk being left behind.

Feb 12, 2014 / Feature / Jessica Valenti

While We Celebrate Michael Sam, Don’t Forget Sasha Menu Courey

While We Celebrate Michael Sam, Don’t Forget Sasha Menu Courey While We Celebrate Michael Sam, Don’t Forget Sasha Menu Courey

Don’t let the glowing press around Mizzou distract from the school’s awful response to a rape allegation.

Feb 12, 2014 / Blog / Steven Hsieh

Women Break an Olympic Barrier, Keep Reproductive Organs Intact

Women Break an Olympic Barrier, Keep Reproductive Organs Intact Women Break an Olympic Barrier, Keep Reproductive Organs Intact

It’s been ninety years since ski jumping became an Olympic sport. Today was the first time women could compete.

Feb 11, 2014 / Blog / Alec Luhn

Worlds, and Wombs, Collide in a Kansas Bill Criminalizing Surrogate Pregnancy Contracts

Worlds, and Wombs, Collide in a Kansas Bill Criminalizing Surrogate Pregnancy Contracts Worlds, and Wombs, Collide in a Kansas Bill Criminalizing Surrogate Pregnancy Contracts

There is danger in turning surrogacy into a sexless crime.

Feb 5, 2014 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

Want to See Pay Discrimination Against Women? Look at the Top.

Want to See Pay Discrimination Against Women? Look at the Top. Want to See Pay Discrimination Against Women? Look at the Top.

Female CEOs are consistently paid less than male ones. What have they done to deserve less pay?

Feb 5, 2014 / Blog / Bryce Covert

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