Feminism

Hey, FDA: Drop the Plan B Age Restriction

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 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

Remembering Mary Thom

Remembering Mary Thom Remembering Mary Thom

The feminist author and long-time editor of Ms. magazine died tragically in a biking accident.

Apr 29, 2013 / Michele Kort

A Pill for Equal Abortion Access

A Pill for Equal Abortion Access A Pill for Equal Abortion Access

The US can learn a lot from Australia’s new medical abortion policy.

Apr 26, 2013 / Chloe Angyal

The Politico Piece on Jill Abramson: Trust Us, It’s Sexist

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

Fat-Shaming All Around Us

Fat-Shaming All Around Us Fat-Shaming All Around Us

There’s nothing healthy about shaming people for their bodies.

Apr 25, 2013 / Chloe Angyal

The ‘Thinspiration’ Behind an Impossible Ideal of Beauty

The ‘Thinspiration’ Behind an Impossible Ideal of Beauty The ‘Thinspiration’ Behind an Impossible Ideal of Beauty

Rooting out "thinspiration" in social media is a start, but we must not turn "thinspo" into a scapegoat.

Apr 23, 2013 / Chloe Angyal

Ending Prostitution ‘Central’ to Ending AIDS, US Tells Supreme Court

Ending Prostitution ‘Central’ to Ending AIDS, US Tells Supreme Court Ending Prostitution ‘Central’ to Ending AIDS, US Tells Supreme Court

Will Justices agree that requiring HIV service providers to oppose prostitution is necessary for ending AIDS?

Apr 23, 2013 / Melissa Gira Grant

Chrissy Amphlett’s Pleasure Anthem

Chrissy Amphlett’s Pleasure Anthem Chrissy Amphlett’s Pleasure Anthem

In 2013, a song like “I Touch Myself” is less shocking than it once was. But it is still revolutionary.

Apr 22, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Chloe Angyal

Race and Tyler Perry: Do We Really Need More Commentary From White People?

Race and Tyler Perry: Do We Really Need More Commentary From White People? Race and Tyler Perry: Do We Really Need More Commentary From White People?

Why not just recognize the non-white voices that are already out there?

Apr 19, 2013 / Michelle Dean

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