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Building Trust: #MeToo and Media’s Responsibility to Survivors

by Roslyn Talusan
April 18, 2019 at 9:00am
Publications need to build trust with survivors so that their stories can be told. Read more »

Red Letter Day: The Enduring Legacy of “Scarleteen,” the Internet’s Best Sex-Ed Site

by Mariella Mosthof
April 1, 2019 at 2:56pm
What does it mean for our sexual wellness when we keep losing spaces to think about sex online? Read more »
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The Forgotten History of the Women Who Shaped Modern Advertising

by Ciara Lavelle
March 21, 2019 at 9:00am
It’s easy to dismiss advertising as an anti-feminist industry. Read more »
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Brand New World: Nellie Bly’s Record-Defying Travels

by Ann Foster
March 18, 2019 at 10:00am
Nellie Bly developed an unprecedented writing style as a way to overcome prejudice against female reporters.  Read more »
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No Scales, No Bones: Demanding Better Representation of Eating Disorders

by Melissa A. Fabello PhD
March 1, 2019 at 11:00am
It is imperative that we continue publishing literature and producing visual media that raises awareness about eating disorders, but it’s long past time for us to get it right. Read more »

The 2019 Super Bowl Commercials Were a Strange Pop-Culture Smörgåsbord

by Dahlia Balcazar
February 5, 2019 at 2:40pm
How would the Dude and Carrie ever, ever, ever find themselves in the same bar? Read more »
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5 Things You Could Have Done Instead of Giving Jian Ghomeshi a Cover Story

by Andi Zeisler
September 17, 2018 at 3:19pm
Maybe we don’t need to give high-profile platforms to abusers who still crave the spotlight. Read more »

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: The New Gwen Stefani Is Basically the Old Gwen Stefani

by Bitch HQ
July 18, 2018 at 6:00am
Don’t be fooled. Read more »

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Forcibly Removed

by Bitch HQ
July 17, 2018 at 6:00am
It was a very bad day. Read more »

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Hannah Gadsby Is the Future of Comedy

by Bitch HQ
July 16, 2018 at 6:00am
What if “funny” is the enemy of “honest”? Read more »

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A Look at How Media Writes Women of Color

by Victoria Law
November 17, 2014 at 5:07pm
Nearly every Saturday morning, feminists of color hold Twitter discussions taking a deeper look at issues, such as gender violence. It’s the... Read more »

Films and TV Portray Abortion as More Dangerous Than It Is

by Erica Thomas
February 19, 2014 at 3:47pm
Films and television shows tend to present a skewed portrayal of abortion—when fictional movies and TV shows include a plotline about abortion... Read more »

Mad Science: Deconstructing Bunk Reporting in 5 Easy Steps

Spring 2008 • Wired

British scientists have uncovered the truth behind one of modern culture's greatest mysteries: why little girls play with pink toys. Is it...

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The Forgotten History of the Women Who Shaped Modern Advertising

a white woman smoking a cigarette walks through an office with a box
by Ciara Lavelle
March 21, 2019 at 9:00am
It's easy to dismiss advertising as an anti-feminist industry. Read more »