In the past few years, young women have emerged as the fastest-growing demographic in the Western Comics scene, and the the industry has made moves to reflect the changing audience. For […]
Author: Kat Kucera
Kat Kucera is a senior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill studying Women’s and Gender Studies and Comparative Literature. She is currently a Ms. editorial intern based in Los Angeles.
Five Fabulous, Feminist Sketches from Inside Amy Schumer
Fierce, funny feminist Amy Schumer has yet again taken Hollywood by storm with the release of her box office hit, Trainwreck. And it seems she’s just warming up. In the fall, Schumer will premiere the fourth season of […]
The Lawyer Battling Human Rights Atrocities in Mexico
Just across the border from El Paso, Tex., one of the U.S.’ safest cities, is Ciudad Juarez—a city that, until very recently, was ranked as having one of the highest murder […]
Is this the End of American Apparel’s Controversial Ads?
Clothing brand American Apparel is no stranger to controversy. Over the years, its risqué ads—from in-your-face billboards to shocking online campaigns—have incited everything from mild discomfort to serious complaints. And it’s no wonder […]
Myth Busted: Women Don’t Regret Abortions
Last week, new data was published showing that more than 95 percent of women who’d had abortions felt the decision was right for them—immediately after termination and three years later. Via semi-annual phone calls over a […]
Becky Hammon Kicks Ass as NBA Summer League Coach
“Bring the juice!” is Spurs coach Becky Hammon’s favorite phrase, and she uses it often to motivate her players, demanding energy and confidence in every game. Showing yet again that […]
Why We Can Still Learn From a ’70s Sex-Ed Comic
In a recent Fusion article, writer Sam Meier chronicled the fraught history of a newly re-discovered sex-ed comic from the ’70s called Ten Heavy Facts About Sex. According to Meier’s […]
Meet the Writer of Bitch Planet, 2015’s Most Badass Comic
Are you woman enough to survive Bitch Planet? So begins every issue of Bitch Planet, a comic series that takes place in a dystopic future where Earth is run by “The Fathers,” […]
The Ultimate Feminist Summer Mixtape
It’s officially summer! In the spirit of the season, we would like to kick off with a feel-good mixtape of feminist summer hits to help you celebrate (or escape) the inevitable sizzle. […]
NEWSFLASH: Feminist Majority Joins Protest Against the TPP
Earlier today, protesters gathered in front of the Los Angeles office of Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) to protest legislation to fast-track the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a sweeping trade deal that […]