Four more people have been indicted in the infamous Steubenville, Ohio rape case. All are adults affiliated with Steubenville schools. The town of Steubenville drew national attention when a 16-year-old […]
Author: Melissa McGlensey
Melissa McGlensey recently graduated from the University of Oregon with a B.A. in English and Spanish with a minor in creative writing; she is currently interning at Ms. Read more from her at OhHeyMeliss.com.
Albuquerque Voters Reject Abortion Ban
Albuquerque voters have spoken! On Tuesday, a city ballot measure that would have outlawed abortion after 20 weeks—without exception for rape, incest or the health of the mother—was defeated by […]
Kakenya Ntaiya Needs Your Votes!
Kakenya Ntaiya, like most young girls in her Kenyan village, was forced to undergo female genital mutilation at a young age. Many girls in Africa undergo this gruesome centuries-old practice […]
Dear Joss Whedon, Et Al: Leave “Feminist” Alone
We’ve all seen the misguided pop culture caricature of feminism rear it’s ugly head, popping up in far too many celebrity quotes and media pieces that misinform the masses and scare […]
Albuquerque Is Newest Front in War on Abortion
In just over two weeks, Albuquerque residents will vote on a ballot measure banning abortions after 20 weeks, with no exceptions for rape, incest or the psychological and emotional health […]
“The Four Justices” Puts Women Trailblazers on Display
On Monday a portrait of the four women Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States of America was revealed. The life-sized likenesses of Sandra Day O’Connor, Sonia Sotomayor, […]
“Keep Your White Hands Off My Brown Body”
I always had this pity for myself because I was a woman. Then, on top of it, I’d say, well, I’m Native American. I’m at the bottom of the bottom. Growing […]
No Woman, No Drive
It’s not news to most that Saudi Arabia is notorious for taking basic human rights away from its female population. It currently forbids them from traveling abroad, opening a bank […]
Pregnant Workers: 35 Years Later And Still Struggling
Thirty five years ago this week the federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act was born. The PDA was passed in 1978 as an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. It […]
Hacktivist Group Seeks Justice in Maryville
Famous hacker/activist collective Anonymous, known for its online activism and trademark Guy Fawkes mask, has once again shed light on a town overrun by victim blamers. Last week, Anonymous drew […]