As the Supreme Court prepares to hear opening arguments in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt next month—the most significant abortion-related case to go before the court in about two decades—a network […]
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Kitty Lindsay is a Ms. blogger and works at the Feminist Majority Foundation. She is also creator and host of Feminist Crush, a weekly podcast featuring conversations with feminist artists and activists. Follow her on Twitter!
U.S. Military Generals Push for Women’s Inclusion in the Draft
Just one month since all military jobs, including combat roles, were opened to women, top U.S. military officials are pushing for women’s inclusion in the draft. Two Republican lawmakers, Reps. Duncan […]
Deepening Global Income Inequality Leaves Women Stuck Paying the Tab
According to a new report from Oxfam International, just 62 individuals now own as much as the poorest half of the world’s population (roughly 3.5 billion people) with one group […]
Your Holiday Reading List: Top 10 Feminist Books of 2015
‘Tis the season for holiday reading! Whether it’s the weather outside (or the family inside) that’s frightful, holing up between the pages of your favorite feminist tomes can be sweeter […]
The 15 (Or So!) Best Feminist Films of 2015
A nonagenarian fashionista who wears her wrinkles as “a badge of courage.” Two transgender women of color stomping it out in the streets of Hollywood with only their friendship to […]
Coca-Cola CEO Touts Feminist Business Model as Secret to Success
Last month, Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent revealed the secret ingredient to the soft drink giant’s success: feminism. “If you’re a male and you’re at the top, you have to be […]
Iranian Women are Banned from Watching Volleyball: Take a Stand!
Since 2012, Iranian women and girls have been barred from attending men’s volleyball tournaments. Though women have been protesting the ban for years, and some, like activist Ghoncheh Ghavami, have attempted […]
Houston Voters Reject Anti-Discrimination Ordinance
A non-discrimination measure endorsed by President Barack Obama and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton failed to garner support from voters in Houston yesterday, winning just 39 percent approval from the city’s electorate. […]
Amazon Announces Big Benefits for New Parents
Corporate giant Amazon unveiled an updated parental paid leave policy Monday, extending benefits to over 200,000 employees. According to the company’s revised policy, full-time workers who have been with the […]
California Gov. Signs Bill Protecting Workers from Wage Theft
In a victory for low-wage workers victimized by unscrupulous employers, California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) signed a bill this week making it easier for employees to collect wages they’re owed. The […]