Taliah Mancini, Author at Ms. Magazine

Sexist Attacks Won’t Stop San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz From Speaking Truth to Trump

Trump’s sexist attacks toward the Mayor of San Juan are unsurprising. What is more remarkable—and certainly more impressive—is Cruz’s persistence.

WATCH: Cusi Coyllur’s “amivulnerable?” Tackles Domestic Violence, Mental Illness and Healing from Trauma

Taliah Mancini

Coyllur’s newest project is a dance interpretation of the physical, emotional, sexual and psychological experience of domestic abuse.

7 Ways the Trump Administration’s Interim Guidance on Title IX Hurts Survivors

Taliah Mancini

DeVos’ guidance does nothing to “fix” the Obama administration’s guidance or address the complexities of anti-violence work. Instead, it hurts survivors in tangible ways.

Alabama Attorney General Candidate Wants to Use a State Militia to End Legal Abortion

Taliah Mancini

Samuel McLure—an adoption lawyer and anti-choice activist—hopes to secure the Republican nomination for attorney general in Alabama and make it “hell on earth” for abortion providers.

Are We Really Surprised?

Taliah Mancini

On Sunday, the President of the United States retweeted a doctored video in which he hits a golf ball that subsequently hits and knocks over Hillary Clinton.

Arts & Entertainment

The Lies Ingrid Tells

Taliah Mancini

“Ingrid” deals with themes like social media obsession, mental health and female friendship irresponsibly, ultimately perpetuating both ableist tropes of mental illness and harmful myths about women.

We Must Confront Gendered Violence in War to Achieve Peace in Afghanistan

Taliah Mancini

Miguel Howe and Farhat Popal reported about the gendered violence of war and why centering Afghani women in post-war efforts is vital for creating sustained peace and equality.

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