DeVos’ guidance does nothing to “fix” the Obama administration’s guidance or address the complexities of anti-violence work. Instead, it hurts survivors in tangible ways.
Month: September 2017
Fox News is Trying to Victim-Blame Its Way Out of New Sexual Assault Allegations
Former Fox News guest correspondent Scottie Nell Hughes filed a lawsuit against the network last week after it was reported that the network would not pursue further investigations into her sexual assault allegations against network commentator Charles Payne.
In Just One Year, More Than 1,600 Women Were Murdered by Men in the U.S.
A new report examines the horrific connection between gun violence and domestic violence.
A Menacing Speech on the Global Stage
Imagine a world where countries only act in their own self-interest? It’s a gloomy vision—and one where women and girls are invariably left behind.
Q&A: Reproductive Justice Champion Loretta Ross on Resistance and Redefining Our Fight
Ross talked to Ms. about the power of a reproductive justice framework, what she’s working toward and thinking bigger than resistance.
The War on Women Report No. 4
This week, the Trump administration rolled back Title IX protections for sexual assault survivors, came under fire for racist and anti-LGBT judicial nominees and declared their support for the Graham-Cassidy bill and its destruction of women’s healthcare access.
Bookmarks: 11 Great Fall Reads for Feminists
A literary sisterhood, a primer on reproductive justice, a working woman’s handbook for fighting sexism, a social justice chef and more.
Feminist Fix: Hillary Clinton Isn’t Going Anywhere and Dolores Huerta is Tired of Being Erased
Anti-abortion extremists are invading clinics, a county in North Carolina unanimously endorsed CEDAW, the fourth PowerPuff Girl is a woman of color, Lena Waithe better not be last, it turns out everyone wants to read “What Happened,” new studies on pay equity and more feminist links from the week!
The Battle Goes On
A lot has changed since Billie Jean King hoisted a trophy in victory over her head on September 20, 1973 after a historic “Battle of the Sexes” against Bobby Riggs at the Houston Astrodome. Some things haven’t changed enough.
Seven Ways Graham-Cassidy Attacks Women’s Healthcare
Several failed efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act have led to the worst replacement yet—especially for women.