Activism

The Defenders: Colombian Women are Putting Their Lives on the Line for the Earth

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October 12, 2018 at 12:14pm

Latin America was by far the most dangerous region in the world for environmental advocates, and Colombia has consistently been one of the most dangerous.

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BitchTapes: Fight for your Rights

by Katie Presley

October 12, 2018 at 10:20am

A mix for election season and beyond. Read more »

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What Just Happened? : Christine Blasey Ford Is a Goddamn American Hero

by Bitch HQ

September 27, 2018 at 3:59pm

Are we all okay? Is everybody hydrated and reminding each other to unclench our teeth, lower our shoulders, and keep our pets close? Read more »

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: What Happened to Serena Williams

by Bitch HQ

September 11, 2018 at 6:00am

The U.S. Open final is the latest in a series of recent moments that have left fans of women’s tennis outraged. Read more »

Pro-choice Demonstration about Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt in front of SCOTUS

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Everything Is at Stake

by Bitch HQ

September 10, 2018 at 6:00am

The SCOTUS again appear poised to pursue a purely theoretical liberty at the expense of the lives of people of color. Read more »

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Nike

by Bitch HQ

September 7, 2018 at 6:00am

They’ll never back down. Read more »

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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: We've Already Had Enough Of Brett Kavanaugh

by Bitch HQ

September 5, 2018 at 6:00am

How fast can you read 42,000 pages? Cause it takes us more than a couple hours. Read more »

Smashing Barriers: Mara Altman and Virgie Tovar On Body Acceptance, Fatphobia, and Imagining a New World for Women

by Bitch HQ

August 22, 2018 at 8:45am

Diet culture is just the newest form of women’s subjugation. Read more »

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Ramped Up: Navigating Through Ableist Architecture

by Margaret Andersen

August 1, 2018 at 1:52pm

Architectural restrictions contribute to the marginalization of people with disabilities. Read more »

Electric Dirt: Queer Appalachia Is Redefining Southern Identity

by Kristina Gaddy

July 17, 2018 at 2:39pm

The collective is promoting art, activism, and culture in the South while building queer community. Read more »

Valuable Resources: The Ableist Fight Over Plastic Straws

by s.e. smith

July 10, 2018 at 12:36pm

Straws are easy to target, but cities and companies still rely on environmentally harmful practices. Read more »

Best of Bitch

Where My Girls At: Meet Two of Ferguson's Black Queer Activists

by Erica Cardwell

April 27, 2015 at 3:26pm

Amid national discussions of police brutality and systemic racism, Black women have been the loudest and most consistent voices demanding change. Read more »

A Conversation About Transgender Representation in Pop Culture

by Sarah Mirk

June 19, 2015 at 12:35pm

Janet Mock, on her MSNBC web show, is one of a handful of transgender people who has recently gained international visibility. Recently, we... Read more »