feminism

Daily Fix

feminism

sports

Michele Smith Makes History: A Love Letter to Title IX and Women in Sports

Ladies, you are now welcome in the wide-world of baseball analysis, at least according to one broadcasting booth. And if you are as awesome as Michele Smith.

A.E. Osworth —

Aug 22, 2012

facebook

feminism

first person

It’s Not Me, It’s Them: On Wanting To Break Up With Facebook

Facebook has locked me out of my account for being a part of a peaceful, compliant, and legal protest in Washington, DC.

Carmen —

Aug 19, 2012

Daily Fix

feminism

politics + activism

Saudi Arabia’s Working Women Propose Their Own City Because They’re Tired of Waiting

If you can’t beat ’em, move out and show ’em they fucked up. And maybe it will work.

Carmen —

Aug 14, 2012

feminism

nyc

the scene

Free Pussy Riot! Public Reading at NYC’s Ace Hotel

Considering Chloe Sevigny, Justin Vivian Bond and Eileen Myles are already scheduled to read at this free event, I assume I’ll being seeing you there?

Jamie J. Hagen —

Aug 14, 2012

Daily Fix

feminism

music

Spice Up Your Life: The Olympics Closing Ceremonies Remind Us Girl Power Is Forever

The closing ceremony for the 2012 Olympics happened last night, and all I really really want is to talk about the Spice Girls.

Vanessa —

Aug 14, 2012

Daily Fix

feminism

geekery

Dr. Ben Barres Knows That Misogyny in the Sciences Is Real

The problem is that not everyone knows women aren’t biologically limited to washing dishes. Dr. Ben Barres studies brains, is trans, and shares his unique perspective on this un-news.

A.E. Osworth —

Aug 7, 2012

Daily Fix

feminism

book features

Hey Girl, Feminist Ryan Gosling Is Now A Coffee Table Book

It’s like when the greatest thing in the world gets even better.

Vanessa —

Aug 2, 2012

alsoalsoalso

feminism

pop culture fix

Also.Also.Also: Nicki Minaj’s Retro Feminism and Other Stories We Missed This Week

DOMA is unconstitutional – again – and hacktivism happens in the name of love, all inside this week’s Also.Also.Also!

Carmen —

Aug 2, 2012

canada

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Bill C-38 is an Affront to your Feminist Sensibilities

So if Romney wins you’re going to move to Canada? You should probs read this before you pack your Prius.

Malaika —

Jul 25, 2012

alsoalsoalso

feminism

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: The First Ever Gay Marriage On A Military Base and Other Stories We Missed This Week

AAA Episode V: Brittani Nichols Strikes Back, and in the meantime people have feelings about gay marriage, Republicans are delusional/happy, and Megan Rapinoe jams out on video.

Carmen —

Jul 18, 2012

female rap

feminism

playlists

Ladies Who Rap: The Playlist and Guided Herstory Tour

Let’s take a video-guided tour of the movement called ‘female rap’ with appearances by Salt-n-Pepa, Aaliyah, Lil’ Kim and more! Also, there’s a playlist.

the team —

Jul 17, 2012

female rap

feminism

music

A Worthy Throwback: Nicki Minaj Takes on Sexism, Does Makeup

Carmen’s Team Pick: It was July 6, 2012. It was just another day on UpWorthy. And then, there was Nicki Minaj.

Carmen —

Jul 10, 2012