On Sunday, the President of the United States retweeted a doctored video in which he hits a golf ball that subsequently hits and knocks over Hillary Clinton.
Month: September 2017
The Lies Ingrid Tells
“Ingrid” deals with themes like social media obsession, mental health and female friendship irresponsibly, ultimately perpetuating both ableist tropes of mental illness and harmful myths about women.
Peace, Strength, Wisdom, Wonder
It’s no wonder she’s graced the Ms. cover five times and counting. Wonder Woman remains a dynamic symbol of women’s potential, the possibilities of feminism and the hopes of humanity.
The Ms. Q&A: Daisy Hernandez on Writing as Fighting Back
“Both on the national stage and my day to day life, people can ignore me for whatever reasons—’cause I’m Latina, ’cause they have ideas bout me—but when I’m on the page, no one ignores the page.”
Feminist Fix: Stop Telling Hillary Clinton to Shut Up (And Other Feminist Links)
Billie Jean King looks backward and forward, Munroe Bergdorf moves on from L’Oreal, Kirsten Gillibrand takes on Betsy DeVos, action steps for the week and more feminist news!
Tracking—and Funding—Women’s Progress in the Age of Trump
Next week kicks off the annual UN General Assembly. For women’s rights observers, it’s worth a check-in: How are women doing worldwide?
The War on Women Report: No. 3
This week, the Trump administration lashed out at a Black woman journalist, spread falsehoods about voting rights, nominated more men but no women as U.S. attorneys, met with anti-choice lobbyists and filed papers to further clear up Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s record.
We Must Confront Gendered Violence in War to Achieve Peace in Afghanistan
Miguel Howe and Farhat Popal reported about the gendered violence of war and why centering Afghani women in post-war efforts is vital for creating sustained peace and equality.
Rest in Power: Remembering Marriage Equality Champion Edith Windsor
Edith Windsor, LGBTQ and civil rights activist, died at 88 in Manhattan on Tuesday. Her landmark Supreme Court case led to the striking down of the Defense of Marriage Act—making marriage equality the law of the land.
Broads to Keep Watching Out For
Broad City’s continued hold on viewers is helping prove, for once and for all, that the future of comedy is female—and feminist.