Feminism

Bloomberg Forced Me From My Teaching Job After He Learned I’d Been a Sex Worker

Bloomberg Forced Me From My Teaching Job After He Learned I’d Been a Sex Worker Bloomberg Forced Me From My Teaching Job After He Learned I’d Been a Sex Worker

Elizabeth Warren’s devastating confrontation with the former mayor over allegations of sexual harassment made “billionaire” the dirty word—and made me feel respected.

Feb 26, 2020 / Melissa Petro

Student protestors

Hong Kong Is Still Waiting for Its Feminist Uprising Hong Kong Is Still Waiting for Its Feminist Uprising

Women and girls in the ongoing protest movement are up against a deeply unequal society.

Feb 25, 2020 / Jessie Lau

What Comes After the Nuclear Family?

What Comes After the Nuclear Family? What Comes After the Nuclear Family?

Progressives need to articulate a new philosophy of family life.

Feb 24, 2020 / Nicole Sussner Rodgers

Elizabeth Warren Is Running an Unapologetically Intersectional Campaign

Elizabeth Warren Is Running an Unapologetically Intersectional Campaign Elizabeth Warren Is Running an Unapologetically Intersectional Campaign

As much as I want Medicare for All and for the rich to pay higher taxes, that won’t cure sexism. Warren gets that.

Feb 24, 2020 / Suzanna Danuta Walters

Harvey Weinstein arrives at trial

Why Harvey Weinstein Might Walk Why Harvey Weinstein Might Walk

Our reporter offers a view from the public line at the Weinstein trial.

Feb 20, 2020 / JoAnn Wypijewski

Powerhouses

Powerhouses Powerhouses

Great women who inspire hope.

Feb 20, 2020 / OppArt / Robbie Conal

Female student stands in front of Spelman College sign

The Reproductive Justice Gap at HBCUs The Reproductive Justice Gap at HBCUs

Some historically black colleges and universities, founded privately on Christian principles, have become deserts of sexual health resources—and students want that to change.

Feb 13, 2020 / StudentNation / Miranda Perez

Rep. Katie Porter Wants to Make It Easier for Single Moms Like Her to Serve in Congress

Rep. Katie Porter Wants to Make It Easier for Single Moms Like Her to Serve in Congress Rep. Katie Porter Wants to Make It Easier for Single Moms Like Her to Serve in Congress

Despite the record gains by female candidates in the 2018 midterms, women still make up just 24 percent of Congress. Without a structural solution, says Porter, that won’t change.

Feb 10, 2020 / Feature / Marisa Agha

server puts out menus

New York Is Eliminating the Tipped Minimum Wage—Except for Restaurant Workers New York Is Eliminating the Tipped Minimum Wage—Except for Restaurant Workers

For workers who rely on tips, sexual harassment is part of the job. That’s why restaurant workers launched a campaign to end the tipped minimum wage.

Feb 7, 2020 / Bryce Covert

A woman in distress.

How to Cope With Government-Induced Stress How to Cope With Government-Induced Stress

Hobbies and self-care can help us feel in control against malicious and unpredictable governments.

Feb 7, 2020 / Andrea Mazzarino

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