women's rights

high school

women's rights

gender

Girls’ Happiness Plummets Circa Age 11, Says New Study and also a Billion Older Studies

But let’s not blame technology.

Riese —

May 5, 2014

Daily Fix

rape culture

politics + activism

Brown University Student Seeks Justice For Sexual Assault Survivors On Campus

Sclove’s courageous push to bring her attack to the spotlight in order to call attention to the way her university mishandles sexual assault cases is indicative of a greater crisis.…

Helen —

Apr 25, 2014

economics

trans women

politics + activism

Five Things You Should Know About Women and the Minimum Wage Crisis

Thirty-one percent of women workers who would benefit from an increase of the minimum wage are parents of children. No doubt, raising the minimum wage would make an incredible difference…

Helen —

Apr 4, 2014

Arizona

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Arizona’s Horrific “Freedom of Religion” Discrimination Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature

The potential for discrimination extends far beyond same-sex couples wishing to celebrate their partnerships; theoretically, it could affect anyone who acts against someone else’s religious beliefs.

Kaitlyn —

Feb 24, 2014

Daily Fix

texas

politics + activism

LIVESTREAM: Celesbian-Studded Online Telethon For Abortion Access In Texas Starts NOW

Kate Moenning, Holly Miranda, Natasha Lyonne, Lea DeLaria and more from the cast of Orange is the New Black will be talking about vagina justice, so you better tune in…

Yvonne —

Nov 18, 2013

Daily Fix

texas

politics + activism

Texas Abortion Restrictions: They’re Back!

Earlier this week, Judge Lee Yeakel ruled one part of Texas’ abortion bill unconstitutional. Now, just a few days later the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed his ruling,…

Mey —

Nov 1, 2013

Daily Fix

texas

politics + activism

Judge Declares Parts of Texas’ Abortion Bill Unconstitutional, Don’t Rejoice Just Yet

A federal judge ruled parts of Texas’ abortion law unconstitutional. But don’t rejoice just yet, access to abortion across the nation is still on the line.

Yvonne —

Oct 30, 2013

alsoalsoalso

rape culture

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: Most Women Are Totally Broke and Other Stories We Missed This Week

Reporting live from the cutest puppy-filled pumpkin patch of all time, with help from Louisiana’s new gay lawyers and vigilantes from around the globe.

Carmen —

Sep 25, 2013

feminism

more than words

lgbt history

More Than Words: The F-Word (Pt. 1) — Féministes

The first self-defined feminists, boobs, and a lemonade ocean.

Cara —

Sep 23, 2013

international news

islam

tv feature

“Burka Avenger” and Problematising the Problematisation of the Burqa

“Burka Avenger,” Pakistan’s first original animated TV series, features a female superhero who’s sparked a debate about whether her burqa disguise is “cool or conformist.” Why is this still the…

Fikri —

Aug 5, 2013

idol worship

regular

politics + activism

Idol Worship: Every State Needs A Wendy Davis

Every state needs a Wendy Davis. Every person has a story.

Carmen —

Jul 30, 2013

Daily Fix

team pick

comedy

Team Pick: Five Stars for the Amazon Reviews of Wendy Davis’s Filibuster Sneakers

Ali’s Team Pick: Because everyone in the U.S. with half a brain has already team picked Wendy Davis as a Senator and badass super human, I will do everyone a…

A.E. Osworth —

Jun 29, 2013