feminism

feminism

rebel girls

lgbt history

Rebel Girls: The Totally Badass Suffrage Exploits of Yore That Gave Us Today’s Voting Rights

A lot of women went through a lot of shit so you could vote, so shut up and do it.

Carmen —

Oct 29, 2014

feminism

team pick

queer fashion

League of Ladies: The Feminist Superheroine Underwear You’ve Been Missing

The League of Ladies was “born from a dissatisfaction of the portrayal of female superheroes and disempowering slogans on contemporary underwear.” The lookbook celebrates four historical heroines, including Frida Khalo…

Lydia O —

Oct 27, 2014

101s

feminism

lgbt history

Rebel Girls: Mapping Power, Privilege, and Oppression

In which we learn about matrices, intersectionality, and why oppression only works in one direction.

Carmen —

Oct 1, 2014

feminism

team pick

movie reviews

Team Pick: Watch “After Tiller” Free on PBS Right Now

After Tiller honors the legacy of Dr. Tiller’s work by following and documenting the stories of his colleagues who continue to, quite literally, risk their lives to serve their patients…

KaeLyn —

Sep 5, 2014

Daily Fix

feminism

politics + activism

Virginity “Tests” for Brazilian Exams Defy Human Rights and Sex Ed

In some Brazilian states, a gynecological test is required to prove you’re fit for a job.

Helen —

Aug 26, 2014

feminism

genderqueer

politics + activism

Abortion Access for All: Two Nonprofits Embrace Gender Inclusive Language

“…We were publicly excluding trans* people who needed to get an abortion but were not women. We refuse to deny the existence and humanity of trans* people any longer.”

KaeLyn —

Aug 25, 2014

Daily Fix

feminism

health

“Mother Blaming” Is Bad Journalism, Shaky Science

The cumulative effect of media coverage on pregnancy paints a pretty warped picture: that pregnant people are the number one health threat to their future children.

Laura Mandanas —

Aug 18, 2014

feminism

listling without commentary

comedy

17 Comments On Lesbian Recruitment Tactics From This Wacky Conservative Hit Piece About Raging Lesbian Feminist Carmen Rios

“The the crazy lesbian herself said she was recruited and is acting to recruit. Stupid is a stupid does.”

the team —

Aug 11, 2014

Daily Fix

feminism

health

Clinical Trials on Trial: Medical Studies Still Exclude Women and People of Color to Dangerous Degree

Lack of information makes it impossible for women and people of color today to make fully informed decisions about their health, and denies them the right to advocate for what…

Laura Mandanas —

Aug 11, 2014

feminism

queer theory

lgbt history

Rebel Girls: The Illustrated (And Quite Condensed) History of Women’s Studies

Women’s studies. What the f*ck is that? And how the f*ck did it get that way? Let’s find out!

Carmen —

Aug 6, 2014

cat column

feminism

pop culture fix

Confused Cats Against Feminism Saves Me From Defenestrating Myself

This whole “women against feminism” thing makes me want to launch myself into the sun. This makes it a little better.

A.E. Osworth —

Jul 28, 2014

Barbie

Daily Fix

pop culture fix

Barbie Doesn’t Earn Feminist Empowerment Badge for Becoming A Girl Scout

By creating this “For Girls” section of their site and featuring the Barbie products, the Girl Scouts have made a dramatic shift in their branding and in the language they…

Emma Eisenberg —

Jul 25, 2014