While many have argued that the rise of sites like Amazon.com killed the indie bookstore, one enterprising pair of young women are using the popularity of e-books to carve out […]
Author: Brianna Kovan
Brianna Kovan is a reader and writer from the Midwest. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in English.
On the Docket: The Top 4 SCOTUS Cases to Follow in 2015
The Supreme Court’s 2014-2015 term—which began on Oct. 6—will conclude near the end of June 2015. After a year of decisions that narrowed women’s reproductive and economic rights, the current term […]
Crank These Feminist Tunes on New Year’s Eve
As we bring 2014 to a close, we celebrate a year of feminism—a year in which the movement rose to national spotlight (quite literally), sparking conversations and empowerment on a […]
The 10 Most Feminist Ads of 2014
The last year was full of advertisements highlighting smart, strong women and men that defied traditional gender roles. While advertisements are—at their core—just marketing ploys for our chronically capitalist society, […]
We (Forever) Heart: Toni Morrison
“I wanted to show how painful this constructed horrible racism was on the most vulnerable people in a society—girls, black girls, poor girls—and that it really and truly could hurt you. So that’s what I was looking for, and no one—I thought—had written that book. So since I really wanted to read it, I thought I should write it.”
NEWSFLASH: U.S. Workers Strike in 160 Cities
Fast-food workers are holding strikes in 160 cities today, calling for a $15 minimum wage and the right to unionize. For the first time, these workers are joined by airport […]
Pass the Turkey, Spread the Feminism
Family holidays are ripe with opportunities to insert feminist commentary and social critique. With each holiday tradition, there’s ample material to pick apart, analyze and either support or condemn. But […]
NEWSFLASH: Immigration Reform Protects Undocumented Women
In a 15-minute address Thursday night, President Obama issued an executive order that will expand protections and opportunities for undocumented immigrants in the U.S. and their families. Last year, the […]
NEWSFLASH: New York Commits $35 Million to Eliminating the Rape Kit Backlog
Earlier this week, New York County District Attorney Cyrus Vance announced he will be allocating $35 million toward the elimination of untested rape kits across the country. In a press conference on […]
The All-Women Chasidic Band That Will Rock Your Stockings Off
From the Crown Heights neighborhood in central Brooklyn, known for its large Chasidic community, comes a fresh-sounding, repeat-button-worthy all-women rock band: Bulletproof Stockings. Comprised of Perl Wolfe, Dalia Shusterman, Elisheva […]