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We Testify: Shattering Stigma With Abortion Storytelling

By Maureen on October 20, 2016 • ( 2 )

I had an abortion. Rarely have words packed a more powerful punch.

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Take Action: Support Victims of Wartime Rape

By Maureen on September 9, 2016 • ( 1 )

Rape during warfare is routinely used to terrorize women and girls around the world. When victims fall pregnant—which, despite Todd Akin’s insistence that rape doesn’t result in pregnancy, it does—they deserve and are entitled to comprehensive healthcare, including abortion. However, because the… Read More ›

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#BlackLivesMatter – Solidarity Through Action

By lindsaymf on July 8, 2016 • ( 6 )

With hope that these tragedies propel you into action rather than paralyze you, I share these resources with the goal of dismantling racial oppression in all its forms.

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Black and Feminist

By jtribbett1 on March 11, 2015 • ( 12 )

Before I came to college, I was rather confused about my racial identity. I always knew that I was African American, but I did not know what that meant; my parents only raised me to be a good person rather… Read More ›

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Why Radical Consent Makes Me a Better Man

By Guest on February 10, 2015 • ( 13 )

Feminism is not here to make you feel guilty for being a man. And radical consent – the idea that one should get affirmative and enthusiastic consent from their lovers – is a critical step toward ending sexual violence. So men, listen… Read More ›

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6 Questions to Stop Asking People in Queer Relationships, Immediately

By miafurtado on January 5, 2015 • ( 3 )

Though American culture has come a long way in challenging the traditional male-female gender binary, there is still much work to be done. Yes, our society has advanced from the 1950s trope of female/housewife and male/breadwinner, but too much deviation outside… Read More ›

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7 Feminist New Year’s Resolutions

By Maureen on December 30, 2014 • ( 12 )

I’m usually not a fan of New Year’s resolutions, mostly because they tend to center on weight loss, looks and other superficialities, plus they’re nearly impossible to observe 100% of the time. But this year I’m shaking things up. In the… Read More ›

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#FeministsOnTheMove – Feminist Contingent During Millions March NYC

By lindsaymf on December 12, 2014 • ( 3 )

Under the hashtag#FeministsOnTheMove, AF3IRM and Sister Circle Collective are inviting women, queer, trans, and genderqueer folks and allies to help create a strong woman’s contingent for the 13th December Million People March against police brutality. The details for the #FeministsOnTheMove… Read More ›

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Girl on Fire: A Feminist Stop, Drop and Roll

By Guest on November 24, 2014 • ( 0 )

My Dear Feminist Activist, I’m writing this article in the form of a letter to you. It feels farcical to write about self-care from the midst of a melt down that maybe is not a melt down but a regular… Read More ›

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Same-Sex Marriage: The Value of Buy-In

By Guest on October 8, 2014 • ( 1 )

“Moreover, the bar for male allies has been set tremendously low. In contrast to the sacrifices, acts of bravery and daily fights women and LGBTQ people are expected to take on to achieve equality and justice, men are asked simply… Read More ›