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• Michelle Obama: A One Of A Kind Role Model

  

  Michelle Obama is a boss. When I was in fifth grade, I watched the Obama administration come to life from a crowded library carpet and a single roll-in... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• How The Sexist Media Treatment of Hillary Clinton Affects Young Girls

  

  Hillary Clinton “I can’t believe we just put the biggest crack in that glass ceiling yet,” Hillary Clinton said on July 27th, acknowledging her historic... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• The Powerful Message of Mothers of the Movement

  

  Mothers of the Movement. On Tuesday, July 26th, several mothers of police brutality victims spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Qandeel Baloch’s Death Proves Misogyny Is Still Lethal

  

  Credit: Facebook “I believe I am a modern day feminist,” Pakistani internet celebrity Qandeel Baloch wrote the day before her death, according to the... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• I Am More Than My Disability

  For three years, I lived alone with my mother. She worked long hours and was never really in a fit state for a conversation when she came home, so I kept... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Invading A Woman’s Personal Privacy Should Be Illegal

  

  Taking nonconsensual photos is unacceptable. Despite a popular myth to the contrary, what a woman chooses to wear is hardly the only factor that contributes to... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• SHE-E-O: THINX Founder & CEO Miki Agrawal On Feminism, Entrepreneurship, & The...

  

  Miki Agrawal You may have seen or heard about the subway ads for the period panties THINX, featuring a super-yonic-looking grapefruit — or maybe you just... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• An Open Letter To Principals Enforcing Sexist Dress Codes

  

  Credit: @rachel_venneri To My Middle School Principal (And to School Administrators Alike), I’ve observed from afar, with horror and disgust, as you’ve... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• What Young People Need To Know About Brexit

  

  Brexit. When I heard about the UK referendum that took place in June, I thought the possibility of the UK leaving the EU must be a joke. I expected the... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Is Unilever’s Vow To End Sexism In Their Ads A True Victory?

  

  They’re trying to change. Recent research suggested what many feminists have already spoken up about in the past: Only 2% of Unilever ads “portray intelligent... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• This Organization Is Working To End Domestic Violence In One Generation

  

  credit: NSVRC In the past few years, multiple National Football League (NFL) players have been publicly accused of sexual assault or domestic violence. Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• This Organization Is Working To End Sexual Violence In One Generation

  

  credit: NSVRC In the past few years, multiple National Football League (NFL) players have been publicly accused of sexual assault or domestic violence. Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• This Organization Is Taking On Domestic Violence In The NFL

  

  credit: NSVRC In the past few years, multiple National Football League (NFL) players have been publicly accused of sexual assault or domestic violence. Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Serena Williams and Gabby Douglas Are Proving Black Girls Are Magic

  

  Gabby Douglas. There is absolutely no question that racism still persists in the United States today. While examples of this systemic reality abound — from... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Does Fergie’s “M.I.L.F. $” Music Video Have A Feminist Message?

  

  M.I.L.F. $ The first time I heard Fergie’s “M.I.L.F. $,” I genuinely thought it was a joke. “Wow, Fergie’s just desperately trying to stay relevant,” my friend... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• On The Ground: Interviews With Young Feminist Activists

  

  Corinne Singer Welcome to “On the Ground,” a new interview series that highlights the work young feminist activists are doing in their own communities. Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• The Supreme Court Addressed The Intersection of Guns And Domestic Violence, But...

  

  We need to do more about the intersection of guns and domestic violence. Last week, the Supreme Court ruled that people convicted of domestic violence can no... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Understanding The ‘B-Word': Embracing The Bisexual Identity

  

  Words matter. There are millions of women standing in the closet — a closet that’s threatening to burst open. I was 17 when I first developed “feelings” for... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Being An Ally Is About More Than Your Own Identity

  

  It’s about action, too. In the wake of the Orlando mass shooting and throughout this month of LGBTQPIA+ pride, I have seen an immense presence of online... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• What The SCOTUS Abortion Decision Means — And Why It Matters

  

  The Supreme Court actually ruled in favor of choice. On March 2nd, the Supreme Court heard the case Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, which has been... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES