“We stand on the truth. We have evidence to back us, science behind us and I think we’re winning.”
Month: July 2017
Is Wonder Woman a Role Model: Yes, But Do We Really Have to Ask?
The question isnt whether Wonder Woman’s sexy dress, satin tights or even increasingly violent on-screen heroics merit her a role model. The question is: Why we don’t ask the same questions of male superheroes?
From the Salem Witch Trials to Desiree Fairooz: On the Criminalization of Female Laughter
In January, Desiree Fairooz was arrested for laughing during Jeff Sessions’ confirmation hearing. It seems ridiculous—but her indictment is not without precedent.
Our Votes Are Our Voices—And They’re At Risk
What’s at stake as we move forward are not just our voices. The feminist values we fight for every day are in danger because of voter suppression efforts and gerrymandering.
Notes to Their Younger Selves: Five Pieces of Advice from Feminists
Feminist leaders at the Haas Institute’s 2017 Othering & Belonging Conference were asked what advice they would give to their younger selves. These are their answers.
What We Have to Learn from Arkansas
Arkansas is just one of many states chipping away at abortion access. And they’ve found a strategy that has been relatively successful: start by undermining the rights of poor women and women of color first.
A Woman Was Arrested in Saudi Arabia Because of What She Was Wearing
A woman was arrested in Saudi Arabia earlier this week for wearing a skirt and crop top with uncovered hair.
A Different Kind of Welfare Reform
Welfare rights activists and lawmakers alike are rallying behind a bill that would rewrite the rules on who receives assistance, how and why.
Turning the Tables
Proposed legislation in Texas confronted anti-abortion laws by attempting to regulate a man’s private masturbatory habits and restrict his ability to purchase Viagra.
Gender-Swapping the Doctor
Jodie Whittaker will play the 13th Time Lord and first woman Doctor on BBC’s popular show “Doctor Who.” And it’s a big deal.