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• These Are The LGBTQ+ Victories Already Achieved In 2016

  

  2016 could be a game-changer. 2015 was undoubtedly an amazing year for progress in the LGBTQ+ community. Several countries legalized same-sex marriage, includin... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Why We Need To Teach Students About Rape Culture

  

  We need to educate students about rape culture. Being an outspoken feminist in my high school has been a challenging experience. Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• It’s Time To Stop Excusing Sexism As A “Joke.”

  

  Mel McLaughlin and Chris Gayle Mel McLaughlin, a well-known and respected Australian sports commentator, was recently tasked with conducting a post-match... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Women in the Military Are Now Allowed to Step Up

  

  Women in the military On December 3rd, the U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter made a game-changing announcement for women in the military. All active combat... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• The Facts Every Young Woman Needs To Know About Medication Abortion

  

  Medication abortion is a safe, optimal option for many women. On Friday, women across the country commemorated the 43rd anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Bisexuality Isn’t Real, My Ass.

  Somehow she ended up sitting next to me on the couch as the five of us snuggled. Three of us ended up on the L shaped couch, the other two on the floor. And... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• 5 Tips For New Feminist Bloggers of Color

  

  The case for feminist blogging. I became a feminist at 16 years old. At the time, the word “feminist” wasn’t nearly as popular as it is today. Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• The Hypersexualization of Female News Broadcasters Proves Sexism Is Alive and...

  

  Why is beauty a requirement for broadcast journalism? If you google “Fox News female anchors,” the first few results that pop up include, “Top Ten Hottest Fox... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• How Young, Female Photographers Are Carrying On A Powerful Legacy

  

  There’s a strong legacy of female photographers. The Musée de l’Orangerie is a renowned art gallery in Paris, France. Although it’s best known for housing... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• What Does Voting Really Mean? A Look At Saudi Arabian Women’s First Election

  

  Saudi Arabian women voters Saudi Arabia is known for limiting women’s rights. Women who live in the conservative Islamic nation must wear an abaya, a full-lengt... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• How To Put Your Resolution of Self-Love Into Action in the New Year

  

  It’s harder than it seems. I have always struggled with New Year’s resolutions because they so often revolve around losing weight — to look “good” in that bikin... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• How The #ChoreChallenge Is Pushing Back On The Sexist ‘Double Shift’

  

  #ChoreChallenge 2016 In 1989, sociologist Arlie Hochschild noticed a pervasive, but rarely acknowledged, form of everyday sexism happening around her. Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• What The Reaction To Sandra Bland’s Case Reveals About White Feminism

  

  #SayHerName Sandra Bland, an African-American woman arrested for failing to use her turn signal, was found dead in her jail cell three days after her arrest in... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Why Bill Cosby’s Sexual Assault Charge Is Meaningful For Survivors

  

  Bill Cosby Over the past decade, dozens of women have accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault. Yet, primarily due to the statute of limitations on these alleged... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• How I Discovered The Power Of Black Womanhood

  

  Source: Flickr After spending the last school year immersed in political turmoil and tension on my college campus, I decided this past summer that it was time t... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• These Actresses Broke Down Barriers In Hollywood

  

  Katherine Hepburn This past year, many female entertainers — like Amy Schumer, Jennifer Lawrence, Ashley Judd and others — received well-deserved attention for... Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Why These Activists Created A Guide To Fighting Online Harassment

  

  Far too many women experience online harassment. Though plenty have tried to minimize the experience for years, online harassment is a serious issue and... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• The Horrifying Treatment of Refugees in Australia Needs To End

  

  Source: Flickr Australia is often celebrated for its beautiful beaches and fun, laid back people, but this reputation overlooks a co-existing darker reality. Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• The Alleged Racism at a Yale Fraternity Reveals A Much Bigger Problem

  

  A SAE fraternity house. In November, Yale University’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon was accused of denying girls of color entrance into one of their parties. Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Jessica Jones’ Handling of Abuse Offers Empathy and Hope

  

  Krysten Ritter stars as Jessica Jones Comic books and their adaptations have rightfully been criticized for their portrayal of women for years. Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES