Once found only on college campuses, feminist clubs are on the rise in high schools, and even some middle schools, nationwide—and they illustrate the power of student activism.
Month: October 2018
Looking Back on a Year of #MeToo in the Media
Despite having been exposed in every sector of life and work, violence, sexual assault and harassment continues. But what is beginning to change is the ways in which the media is reporting on it.
The Voices of Collateral Damage
What makes Abigail DeWitt’s “News of Our Loved Ones” compelling is the compression of the story, the variety of points of view and the sheer elegance of the prose that transforms her own family’s history—and world history along with it—into a powerful act of fiction.
Five Ways You Can Support Survivors During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
When a friend or co-worker confides their story, how we respond matters.
What Kavanaugh Means for Kenya
When developed countries politicize the female body, those of us in developing countries feel the effects.
We Heart: The Calendar Keeping Tabs on Queer, Dyke and Trans Herstories
The queer, feminist literary journal “Sinister Wisdom” has been making history for 43 years. Now, it is expanding and recording that history with a fun and sexy new project.
Teen Feminists are Mobilizing Young Voters for the Midterms
Across the country, teenage girls are working hard to make young voices heard in the upcoming elections and beyond.
Trans Women #WontBeErased
Trump administration officials want to propose a legal definition of “sex” that excludes and erases the trans community. Trans women and their allies were quick to talk back on Twitter—and defiantly claim their identities in the process.
Counting on the Latina Vote in the 2018 Midterms
Latina and Latino voters could play a decisive role in more than two dozen House races around the country.
Reverse Mentoring with GenMaverick: The Five Best Lessons I Learned From Teen Feminists
At the inaugural Maverick Live Summit in Los Angeles, teens took the stage to celebrate the new app’s intent to empower young girls to use their voices—and shared honest stories about their paths to incredible accomplishments.