Jessica Valenti

@JessicaValenti

Jessica Valenti is the author of Why Have Kids?: A New Mom Explores the Truth about Parenting and Happiness. She has also written three other books on feminism, including The Purity Myth: How America’s Obsession with Virginity is Hurting Young Women, which was recently made into a documentary. She is editor of the award-winning anthology Yes Means Yes: Visions of Female Sexual Power and a World Without Rape and the founder of Feministing.com, which Columbia Journalism Review calls “head and shoulders above almost any writing on women’s issues in mainstream media.” Jessica was the recipient of the 2011 Hillman Journalism Prize and was called one of the Top 100 Inspiring Women in the world by The Guardian.

What Would George Tiller Do? What Would George Tiller Do?

On the third anniversary of Dr. Tiller’s death, let’s honor his memory by trusting women.

May 31, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

Are Most Americans Really ‘Pro-Life’?

Are Most Americans Really ‘Pro-Life’? Are Most Americans Really ‘Pro-Life’?

The anti-choice movement may be winning on labels, but they’re losing on the issues.

May 25, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

Year of the (Young) Woman

Year of the (Young) Woman Year of the (Young) Woman

How a generational shift in feminism is setting the agenda for American women.

May 15, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

MCA’s Feminist Legacy MCA’s Feminist Legacy

How the Beastie Boys brought hope to female hip hop fans.

May 8, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Jessica Valenti

Five Overlooked Battles in the War on Women Five Overlooked Battles in the War on Women

The war on women is real, but it doesn’t stop with abortion—or here at home.

May 3, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

What Feminists Can Learn From the GOP What Feminists Can Learn From the GOP

Republican opposition to the Violence Against Women Act demonstrates the power and importance including the most marginalized.

Apr 27, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

Did Conservative Sting Operatives Target Planned Parenthood—Again?

Did Conservative Sting Operatives Target Planned Parenthood—Again? Did Conservative Sting Operatives Target Planned Parenthood—Again?

Has an anti-choice group secretly videotaped “patients” asking about sex-selective abortion?

Apr 24, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

Why Hilary Rosen Is Right Why Hilary Rosen Is Right

Ann Romney is out of touch with most American women.

Apr 12, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

Who Cares About John Derbyshire?

Who Cares About John Derbyshire? Who Cares About John Derbyshire?

Firing one racist doesn’t change the conservative agenda.

Apr 9, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

Ignoring Domestic Terrorism in Wisconsin Ignoring Domestic Terrorism in Wisconsin

The "Lone Wolf" defense is no excuse in Wisconsin’s Planned Parenthood bombing.

Apr 5, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

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