As the snow settled on Tuesday morning and normal life resumed in Washington, D.C., Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R) noted something unusual about the Capitol building. “As we convene this morning, you […]
Author: Stephanie Hallett
Eight Stories That Show What Abortion Was Like Before Roe v. Wade
As part of our #WeWontGoBack campaign, Ms. readers share their own stories, or the stories of friends and family members who have resorted to illegal abortions because they had no choice. Use the hashtag to share your story on social media.
5 Great Feminist Moments from the 2016 Golden Globes
We may have lost Amy and Tina as (the best-ever) hosts of the Golden Globes, but this year’s show included a number of great feminist moments. Take a look below for five of our […]
10 of the Most Inspiring Feminists of 2015
This year was packed full of feminists doing praise-worthy things. From student activists taking on campus injustices, to celebrities using the spotlight to effect change, 2015 made us proud. Below, take […]
The Top 15 Feminist Moments of 2015
Ah, 2015. The year feminist declarations were too many to count, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg ruled the Supreme Court (and our hearts), Hollywood sexism came under fire, feminist films filled the big […]
Earn Less, Spend More: New Report Shows Women are Gouged by the Marketplace
On average, women in the United States earn 79 cents to every man’s dollar. That’s enough to get your blood boiling, but add to that the finding that women pay […]
We Heart: Serena Williams, Sportsperson of the Year
Three cheers for Serena Williams! Sports Illustrated has named the tennis great its 2015 Sportsperson of the Year—and for good reason. Williams has had one of the most impressive tennis careers […]
“Transparent” Creator Jill Soloway: “Feminism Is Just About to Break Open”
If you’ve seen Jill Soloway’s Amazon show Transparent, you know why fans and critics alike are anxiously awaiting the Season Two premiere on Dec. 11. And if you’re still not on […]
Target of “Ugliest Girls” Poll Responds to Bullies in Awesome Letter
When high school senior Lynelle Cantwell was named in an “ugliest girls” poll circulating around her school, she used the Internet to fight back. But instead of attacking her tormenters or […]
We Heart: Amber Rose as Gloria Steinem, Rosie the Riveter and More Feminist Icons
Here at Ms., we couldn’t be happier when a celebrity takes up the feminist mantle. So we were totally on board when Amber Rose emerged as a feminist fighter earlier this […]