Online misogyny is shit, but it’s highlighting just how much feminism is needed.
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An op-ed columnist for the New York Times explains how fighting sexism and misogyny is not just women’s work. The new hashtag #AllMenCan shows us what real male feminists look like. See the Huffington Post. PolicyMic demonstrates how Maya Angelou’s past… Read More ›
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The killing of six people in a gun and knife attack in California provoked a Twitter feminist response of #YesAllWomen. See BBC and Think Progress. PolicyMic highlights 27 inspiring #YesAllWomen tweets fighting back against the UCSB shooting. The Huffington Post underscores the importance… Read More ›
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Women in South Sudan are helping to break down gender-stereotypes in the workplace by operating a a car wash. See UN Multimedia. The New York Times shows how Turkish women have been using Twitter to combat sexual harassment. The Nation explores… Read More ›
Best of 2013: Shattering the Glass Ceiling
2013 has been somewhat of a roller coaster for feminists. We’ve experienced myriad setbacks as well as victories, from abortion rights, to (mis)representation in the media and politics. These so-called “sexy” and controversial topics tend to dominate the news, and… Read More ›
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Progress in obtaining justice for abused women in Afghanistan has stalled. See New York Times. Human Rights Campaign released its 2014 Corporate Equality Index. Morocco’s Islamist-led government is under fire for excluding women from drafting a proposed legislation to combat violence… Read More ›
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CALLING ALL FEMINISTS! We are seeking an intern skilled in social media and WordPress to join our team for 3-6 months. All work can be performed virtually — perfect for someone seeking flexibility! RESPONSIBILITIES: Help manage and grow social media… Read More ›
V-Day: Day of Action for Birth Control
While President Obama stood strong for women last week by requiring all insurers to cover birth control, the onslaught against contraception is far from over. Several Conservative members of Congress want to eliminate coverage for birth control entirely. As Think… Read More ›
Sickening: “Managed Anorexia”
Thank you Jezebel for bringing this disturbing news to light. Apparently, some gentleman (*sarcasm*) by the name of Kenneth Tong is promoting what he calls the “managed anorexia” lifestyle on Twitter. Sample tweets of his include: The beginning is always… Read More ›
Online Activism – Check!
I woke up this morning to a wonderful, beautiful thing: hundreds, if not thousands, of people are participating in a Twitter campaign targeting John Boehner regarding his new rape definitions. If you are on Twitter, please join the conversation to… Read More ›
