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If Hillary Doesn’t “Look Presidential,” Blame History

PUBLISHED 9/7/2016 by Kelly Dittmar

For 227 years, looking presidential has meant being a man. Perhaps that’s what stumping Trump.

Celebrating the Fight for $15: Raising the Minimum Wage Builds an Economy That Works for All

PUBLISHED 9/5/2016 by Anna Shireen Wadia

We have a lot to celebrate this Labor Day. Workers have made significant gains in raising the minimum wage, guaranteeing paid sick days and paid family leave and cracking down on wage theft.

Strong is the New Pretty

PUBLISHED 9/2/2016 by Diana Whitney

In a time of fear and cynicism, it’s easy to feel powerless. But we could do this one thing—we could watch and hope, listen to the anthems, celebrate the warriors.

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The Feminist Bookstore Re-Envisioning What Was Once a Movement Staple

PUBLISHED 9/1/2016 by Gena Hymowech

With so many feminist bookstores shutting their doors, it might seem unlikely that a new one would suddenly open them. But that’s exactly what happened when Troll Hole set up shop this April in Brooklyn.

How Common is Sexual Assault in the United States? The Answer Depends On Who You Ask

PUBLISHED 9/1/2016 by Joshua New

Better data and reporting requirements will not solve the problem of sexual assault—but it could make sure policymakers can finally make smarter decisions about how to combat it.

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Powered By Girl Reminds Us Why Intergenerational Feminist Activism Matters

PUBLISHED 8/31/2016 by Melissa Campbell and Celeste Montaño

This week, Lyn Mikel Brown’s Powered By Girl hits shelves. It’s a book about how adults can help girls organize for social and political change. It’s also a book about us.

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If Hillary Doesn’t “Look Presidential,” Blame History

Celebrating the Fight for $15: Raising the Minimum Wage Builds an Economy That Works for All

Strong is the New Pretty

The Feminist Bookstore Re-Envisioning What Was Once a Movement Staple

How Common is Sexual Assault in the United States? The Answer Depends On Who You Ask

Powered By Girl Reminds Us Why Intergenerational Feminist Activism Matters

The Abuse of Leslie Jones Shows Us How Tokenism Sets the Stage for Hate

We Can’t Let Anti-Abortion Extremists Block Abortion Access in Oklahoma City

“Remember the Ladies” on Women’s Equality Day

What If Women Had Never Won the Vote?

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