Activism
Wonder Woman in the Time of Hillary Clinton
The UN appointed Wonder Woman as an honorary ambassador, sparking a petition that says an American superhero is not a good choice for promoting global empowerment.
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The Right to Pee in Peace: Trans People Speak Out About Bathroom Discrimination and Discomfort
For the 1.4 million trans people in the United States, bathroom access is not an abstract political issue. It’s a daily problem.
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The Political Power of Telling Abortion Stories
It’s always easy to take people’s rights away if you demonize them and take them out of the conversation, says Renee Bracey Sherman.
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Freelancers Rejoice: A Historic NYC Law Helps Freelancers Demand Payment
More people are working as freelancers in the growing gig economy. But they face a big challenge: Getting employers to actually pay in full and on time.
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The Link Between Oil Pipelines and Sexual Assault
An infographic shows how Native women face high rates of sexual assault, even as their lands are mined for oil.
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These Letters About Sexual Harassment From the 1970s Could Be About Trump Today
A new film project is recording people reading aloud letters sent to Ms. magazine in the 1970s. It’s eerie, but not exactly surprising, how many sound like they could be written today.
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"I Want to Be Seen": Ericka Hart Is Changing the Image of Breast Cancer
Black women are often left out of the conversation around breast cancer. Through her work and portraits, Ericka Hart is determined to share her story and break down stigma.
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Popaganda: Navigating Workplace Patriarchy
“Emotional” is a word used to describe “how women are perceived when they express anger or displeasure at work, while a man who does the same is simply viewed as ‘passionate,’” writes journalist Jessica Bennett in her new book Feminist Fight Club. On this episode, we share ideas... Read more »
Access Denied: the Impact of Child Marriages on Healthcare for Young Girls in India
There’s no denying that easy access to more clinics and healthcare services with well-trained doctors will help adolescents take care of their bodies without conforming to norms set out by men.
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Respect, Rename, Remove! : An Activist Anti-Columbus Day Tour Aims to Decolonize the History Museum
A project called Decolonize This Place led an alternative tour of the American Museum of Natural History.
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