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

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by Ynske Boersma
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 »
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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 »
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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 »

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