Feminism

Why Prosecuting Ariel Castro for Murder Won’t Prevent Violence Against Pregnant Women

Why Prosecuting Ariel Castro for Murder Won’t Prevent Violence Against Pregnant Women Why Prosecuting Ariel Castro for Murder Won’t Prevent Violence Against Pregnant Women

Whatever their intent, laws equating pregnancy termination with murder are used against pregnant women, not for them.

May 20, 2013 / Lynn Paltrow

How to Fix Journalism’s Class and Color Crisis

How to Fix Journalism’s Class and Color Crisis How to Fix Journalism’s Class and Color Crisis

The future of media must include all of us.

May 15, 2013 / Farai Chideya

Why I’m Voting for Her

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

‘The Patriarchy Works in Strange Ways’: On Being an Opinionated Woman

‘The Patriarchy Works in Strange Ways’: On Being an Opinionated Woman ‘The Patriarchy Works in Strange Ways’: On Being an Opinionated Woman

Questions of VIDA, and women’s authority to offer opinions, were discussed in a lively panel on Women and Criticism.

May 14, 2013 / Michelle Dean

In the Cleveland Kidnapping Case, Bystander Intervention Worked. What Happens When It Doesn’t?

In the Cleveland Kidnapping Case, Bystander Intervention Worked. What Happens When It Doesn’t? In the Cleveland Kidnapping Case, Bystander Intervention Worked. What Happens When It Doesn’t?

Reliance on the criminal justice system as the primary solution to intimate partner violence is a long-standing point of debate in the movement to end it.

May 13, 2013 / Eesha Pandit

The Cleveland Horror and a Week of Violence Against Women

The Cleveland Horror and a Week of Violence Against Women The Cleveland Horror and a Week of Violence Against Women

The kidnapped women in Cleveland, sexual assault in the military, the NRA’s “Ex-Girlfriend” bleeding target—do we see a pattern?

May 9, 2013 / Leslie Savan

Remembering Mary Thom

Remembering Mary Thom Remembering Mary Thom

The most radical thing a person can be is herself—without apology or explanation.

May 7, 2013 / Adele M. Stan

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

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