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  By amblitstein on September 26, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  The Atlantic claims that police have a much bigger domestic abuse problem than the NFL. President Obama and Joe Biden launched their new sexual assault prevention campaign, “It’s On Us.” See Mic. The Huffington Post shows how Jon Hamm is… Read More ›

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• Let Your Story Become #MyStory

  By Maureen on September 23, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  When I began sherights, I intentioned it to serve as a platform for raising women’s voices and experiences. I’m honored that over the last few years, several people have joined me in sharing their personal experiences, from abortion to rape, sexual harassment, and more. Call… Read More ›

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• On Lesbians and Birth Control

  By miafurtado on September 23, 2014 • ( 6 )

  

  For as long as I can remember, I have experienced migraines with my menstrual cycle. Like clockwork, every month I can tell when I’m getting my period because they day before, I get a migraine. I have tried every remedy… Read More ›

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  By amblitstein on September 19, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Six domestic violence survivors explain why leaving abusive relationships can often endanger women and involve resources that aren’t readily available. See the Huffington Post. A state representative in Missouri says he should be able to exclude birth control coverage from… Read More ›

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• 8 Arguments Against UK’s “No More Page 3” Campaign — DEBUNKED.

  By katebyard on September 19, 2014 • ( 5 )

  

  Here in the UK, we have a daily publication that is an amalgamation between a national newspaper and a lad’s mag. The usual newspaper set-up exists – sports and horoscopes at the back, headlines at the front, and opinions in… Read More ›

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• An Experiment in Catcalling

  By Guest on September 18, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  I’ve always thought walking down the street should be a peaceful affair. For the longest time I couldn’t figure out why I was so angry at all the “attention” I was getting outside. It was only until I started talking… Read More ›

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• 32 Feminist Lessons for My Daughter

  By Maureen on September 14, 2014 • ( 11 )

  

  Being a parent has handed me more challenges than I ever thought possible, both as a human being with finite patience and as a feminist. I struggle with how to raise a girl in a society that is replete with violence, rape… Read More ›

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• Links We Love

  By amblitstein on September 12, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  On the “Ed Sullivan Show” in 1967, Joan Rivers shut down the stereotypes of single women. See the Huffington Post. Michael Kimmel and Gloria Steinem wrote an op-ed for the New York Times emphasizing the importance of consensual sex on college… Read More ›

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• My Weight Gain Saved My Life

  By miafurtado on September 8, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  For as long as I can remember, I always had a ‘nervous’ stomach. As a child, when I would spend the night at a new friend’s house or travel on vacation with my parents, I would get a stomach ache…. Read More ›

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• #FeministFaceFriday – Claps and Catcalls!

  By lindsaymf on September 5, 2014 • ( 5 )

  

  A good ‘ol #FeministFaceFriday thumbs up to The Daily Show’s Jessica Williams for her brilliant reminder that catcalls are NOT compliments fellahs! And clapping as you walk down the sidewalk? WHO DOES THAT?!?! “Our walk to work is not for him… Read More ›

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