Feminism

Louise Slaughter—Feminist, Environmentalist, Media Reformer, and Champion of Economic Justice

Louise Slaughter—Feminist, Environmentalist, Media Reformer, and Champion of Economic Justice Louise Slaughter—Feminist, Environmentalist, Media Reformer, and Champion of Economic Justice

The veteran New York congresswoman, who died Friday at age 88, was an aggressive progressive who spoke truth to power.

Mar 16, 2018 / John Nichols

CIW Freedom Fast

These Farmworkers Know How to End Sexual Harassment in the Fields. Will Wendy’s Listen? These Farmworkers Know How to End Sexual Harassment in the Fields. Will Wendy’s Listen?

Members of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers are fasting to pressure Wendy’s to join a breakthrough fair-food program that’s raised wages and made workplace harassment obsolete.

Mar 15, 2018 / Rinku Sen

The Women of Wages for Housework

The Women of Wages for Housework The Women of Wages for Housework

A new book edited by Silvia Federici and Arlen Austin helps  capture the excitement and ideas of a movement that had modest origins but spread around the world within several ...

Mar 14, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Sarah Jaffe

For Women’s History Month, Here Are 6 Women to Remember

For Women’s History Month, Here Are 6 Women to Remember For Women’s History Month, Here Are 6 Women to Remember

These women fought, often in obscurity, for justice and equality. 

Mar 12, 2018 / StudentNation / Gabriela Thorne

A New Generation of Women Is Coming to Power

A New Generation of Women Is Coming to Power A New Generation of Women Is Coming to Power

From New Zealand to Namibia, they’re building a more humane society.

Mar 8, 2018 / Feature / John Nichols

Meet Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Iceland’s Left-Wing, Environmentalist, Feminist Prime Minister

Meet Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Iceland’s Left-Wing, Environmentalist, Feminist Prime Minister Meet Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Iceland’s Left-Wing, Environmentalist, Feminist Prime Minister

She’s one of a number of young women leaders who offer a refreshing contrast to right-wing populism.

Mar 8, 2018 / Feature / John Nichols

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

Young women raising up, continuing the struggle of previous generations.

Mar 7, 2018 / OppArt / Maureen Winzig

The End of March Madness?

The End of March Madness? The End of March Madness?

Sportswriter Patrick Hruby makes the case for athlete compensation and NCAA systemic change.

Mar 6, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Boy US Flag DC

Do We Need to Redefine Masculinity—or Get Rid of It? Do We Need to Redefine Masculinity—or Get Rid of It?

It might not be enough to expand on masculinity’s so-called “innate properties.” We might have to rethink the idea of innate manhood altogether.

Mar 2, 2018 / Collier Meyerson

Women’s Empowerment, On Camera and Off Camera

Women’s Empowerment, On Camera and Off Camera Women’s Empowerment, On Camera and Off Camera

Time is up. Women are changing the culture of sexual harassment in Hollywood and beyond.

Mar 2, 2018 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

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