We talked to Amanda Palmer about the jarring and powerful new music video for her #MeToo anthem, “Mr. Weinstein Will See You Now.”
Author: Miranda Martin
Miranda Martin is a feminist writer and activist and an editorial intern at Ms. She has written for a variety of publications and been published by The Unedit and Project Consent. Miranda recently graduated from University of Wisconsin La Crosse with a major in Interpersonal Communications and a double minor in Creative Writing and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. She loves to travel, read, exercise and daydream about the fall of the patriarchy.
We Heart: Lynzy Lab’s Satirical Take on These “Scary Times”
“A Scary Time” is the reaffirming song women across the country didn’t know they needed, but definitely deserved.
Students Across California Want Abortion Care on Campus—And They’re Not Done Fighting for It
California Governor Jerry Brown last week vetoed a popular measure that would have expanded abortion access for college students. Students and lawmakers across the state were quick to speak out—and continue rising up.
Male Supremacist Organizations Have Thrown Their Support Behind Brett Kavanaugh
Multiple male supremacy groups have been vocally supportive of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, even as he faces mounting allegations of sexual assault—which should come as little surprise, considering that the same groups consistently lobby to roll back the rights of survivors.
Americans Believe Christine Blasey Ford—and Want to #CancelKavanaugh
Voters today believe Ford is honest by a wide margin—59 to 25 percent—and in numbers much higher than those who believe Kavanaugh to be telling the truth, and nearly half of Americans are now opposed to his confirmation.
#CancelKavanaugh: Survivors in Los Angeles Spoke Out in Support of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford
A large crowd gathered in front of Los Angeles City Hall Friday as part of a nationwide day of action that followed in the wake of a Senate Judiciary Committee vote to advance the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh, who is facing mounting allegations of sexual assault and sexual misconduct, to the Supreme Court. When the […]
We Heart: The Full-Page Ads Declaring Solidarity with Dr. Christine Blasey Ford
Advocates and allies showed their support for Dr. Christine Blasey Ford as she prepared to testify today before the Senate Judiciary Committee about allegations that Brett Kavanaugh attempted to rape her in high school—with full-page declarations of solidarity in major publications.
Dozens of Feminists Protesting Brett Kavanaugh’s Nomination Were Arrested on Capitol Hill
Feminist activists blocked the entrances to Senate offices yesterday, chanting in support of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, who came forward late last week with sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Over 50 were arrested—but feminists refuse to be silenced.
#DearProfessorFord: We Heart the Hashtag Offering Christine Blasey Ford Solidarity, Support and Sisterhood
A video featuring feminist celebrities and movement leaders catapulted the #DearProfessorFord hashtag to the top of Twitter’s trending topics. Now, women from across the country are using the hashtag to share messages of gratitude, personal stories and calls to action.