In honor of Women’s History Month, I want to honor my favorite (and too-little-known) feminist, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, a 17th century nun, poet and scholar. Juana was […]
Author: Dahlia Grossman-Heinze
Don’t Ms.: International Anti-Street Harassment Day, Liz Phair on Changing the Music Industry and More!
Everywhere: Take part in the First Annual International Anti-Street Harassment Day, March 20! Everyone can participate and help break the silence about street harassment. Get inspired by From Violence to […]
Don’t Ms.: Feminist Coming Out Day, International Women’s Day, the Ms. Blog Birthday Party and More!
With FOUR feminist holidays–plus the soon-to-be-globally-recognized Ms. Blog Birthday–we’ve got a jam-packed week of feminist events ahead! Everywhere: Tomorrow is International Women’s Day. It’s customary in many countries to give […]
Ukrainian Women Protest “Win a Wife” Contest
In the face of international uproar, New Zealand radio station The Rock FM has plowed ahead and picked a winner in its “Win a Wife” contest. The winner gets to […]
Don’t Ms.: Women’s History Month, Million Women Rise, Mujeres de Maiz and More!
Everywhere: March 1 was established in 1986 as Women of Color Day! The first also marks the start of Women’s History Month–this year’s theme is “Our History is Our Strength.” […]
Dr. Tiller’s Persecutor Faces Ethics Charges
Former Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline is under investigation for ethics violations stemming from his politically driven inquisition of Dr. George Tiller, a Kansas abortion provider and doctor who was […]
Don’t Ms.: Walk for Choice, Lady Porn Day, a Bowlathon and More
Everywhere: The Oscars are this weekend; how many women will take one home? At the Ms. Blog we can’t help rooting for Sara Nesson’s Poster Girl as the best short […]
New Zealand Update: Misogynist Contest Still Misogynist
Yesterday we reported on New Zealand’s The Rock FM’s “Win a Wife” contest. The contest gave a N.Z. man the chance to pick a Ukrainian bride from the Endless Love […]
Misogyny Down Under: New Zealand’s Win-a-Wife Contest
Happy Valentine’s Day–want to win a wife? The Rock FM, a radio station in New Zealand whose tagline is “Bands, Babes, Balls ‘n Bull,” unveiled its “Win a Wife” contest […]
Don’t Ms.: Rape New York, UNRATED and more!
Everywhere: Happy Valentine’s Day! If you need some ideas for how to celebrate a day of love, check out How to Have a Feminist Valentine’s Day. Paris: If you happen […]