Could the Facebook Win Be Feminism’s Tipping Point? Could the Facebook Win Be Feminism’s Tipping Point?
Rape jokes, anti-feminist jibes and other forms of hate speech are—in the public eye—no longer anomalies.
May 30, 2013 / Jessica Valenti
Susan B. Anthony List’s ‘Feminism’: Not Fooling Anyone Susan B. Anthony List’s ‘Feminism’: Not Fooling Anyone
SBA is the anti-choice movement’s latest ploy to convince American women that less rights mean progress.
May 22, 2013 / Jessica Valenti
Why I’m Voting for Her Why I’m Voting for Her
In 2016, I’m casting my vote for a woman. Not because she’s guaranteed to be the most feminist candidate, but because I’m fed up.
May 15, 2013 / Column / Jessica Valenti
Hey, FDA: Drop the Plan B Age Restriction Hey, FDA: Drop the Plan B Age Restriction
We can’t let our discomfort with teen sex trump young people’s right to reproductive health.
May 1, 2013 / Jessica Valenti
From Soy to Sex: Why ‘Natural’ Often Means Bad for Women From Soy to Sex: Why ‘Natural’ Often Means Bad for Women
A throwback is just that, even if it is shrouded in organic hemp cloth.
May 1, 2013 / Column / Jessica Valenti
The Politico Piece on Jill Abramson: Trust Us, It’s Sexist The Politico Piece on Jill Abramson: Trust Us, It’s Sexist
Women know sexism when they see it better than men do. This week’s case in point: Dylan Byers.
Apr 26, 2013 / Jessica Valenti
In Rape Tragedies, the Shame Is Ours In Rape Tragedies, the Shame Is Ours
Rehtaeh Parsons, Audrie Pott: these are victims of sexual violence who didn't survive.
Apr 17, 2013 / Column / Jessica Valenti
The Marriage Con The Marriage Con
Society keeps telling women that marriage is for their benefit, but we know better.
Apr 10, 2013 / Jessica Valenti
Why Is North Dakota Torturing Women? Why Is North Dakota Torturing Women?
The UN says inaccessibility to abortion is torture—and anti-choice laws prove it.
Apr 3, 2013 / Jessica Valenti
Rape—Still No Joke Rape—Still No Joke
Decades of work to change rape laws has done little to change culture.
Mar 27, 2013 / Jessica Valenti