I use it all the time, my friends do, strangers from the internet I empathize with do. The hashtag ‘menaretrash’ is always a few tempting keys away when trying to sum up the exhausting effects of everyday patriarchy
Should We Hold Feminist Media To A Higher Standard?
It happens a lot: someone tells you that the burger you’re about to eat, the coffee you’re about to drink, …
Finding Empowerment Through Activism
A perpetual narrative of powerlessness is sold to us on a daily basis. As complex political options are reduced and …
Outnumbered
Russian-American writer and philosopher Ayn Rand once said, “The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is …
Women, Be Your #1
If you’re a woman anywhere around the world, we can all connect to being asked at least once a question …
Women Led The Revolution In Sudan, But Now They are Being Pushed Aside
After months of grueling protests, and violence where many people have lost their lives, Sudan’s main opposition coalition and the …
When Did Caretaker Become An Ugly Word?
In this age of widespread feminism and social activism, we have made great strides toward equality. The growing culture of …
Doctors, Stop Dismissing Women’s Pain
As a woman living with chronic pain, I dread stepping into my doctor’s office. As the other patients’ minds meander …
Megan Rapinoe On Her Fight For Equal Pay: ‘We Won’t Accept Anything Else’
If you have been seeing Megan Rapinoe’s name on all your news and social media feeds, it’s because of two …
Why We Should Use Jeffrey Epstein’s Death To Reanalyze Regulations On The Sex Industry
Jeffrey Epstein, a high-profile financier accused and arrested for sexually abusing dozens of underage girls, was found dead in his …