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In New Book "Defiant Daughters," 21 Women Write About Vegans, Meat, and Feminism

Our ethical decisions are our own. But Defiant Daughters, the new anthology of feminist food politics out this spring from ... Read more »

On Our Radar: Today's Feminist News Roundup

Monday! Here’s all the feminist news on my radar.  • Framing the debate around the BART strikes: Where does blame for the strike land? [This Week in Blackness] • While everyone was dealing with... Read more »

On Our Radar: Today's Feminist News Roundup

Hope you had a great, safe 4th! Have some orange juice and read what’s on our radar this morning after…. • Crunk Feminist Collective cofounder Brittney Cooper considers the meaning of Independence Day in a painful new light... Read more »

On Our Radar: Today's Feminist News Roundup

Here’s the news on our radar today! • Mohamed Morsi, the first democratically elected president of Egypt, has been ousted by the military. The military has also suspended the constitution,... Read more »

On Our Radar: Feminist News Round Up

Here’s all the news on our radar for today! • We warned you about Rick Perry’s call for a second special session on SB5. After about eight hours of testimony last night, the Texas House... Read more »

Oh Joy Sex Toy: The Birth Control Implant

Each week, Oh Joy Sex Toy features an illustrated sex toy review. But this week is different! We’re featuring a special guest comic that’s about another aspect of sex—... Read more »

Safe, Legal, and Hilarious: Five Actually Funny Jokes About Abortion

You might have missed it earlier this week because you were doing something more important with your time—like Jazzercising, or building a tiny city out of Triscuit crackers and cream cheese, or watching some kind of... Read more »

DOMA's Dead! Now What?

Ding-dong, DOMA is dead! Let there be much rejoicing.  As we break out the champagne and cupcakes, though, it’s important to recognize how overturning the federal “one man-one woman” definition of marriage is not the end point for making America a more equal union. Read more »

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Mad Science: Deconstructing Bunk Reporting in 5 Easy Steps

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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A Look at How Media Writes Women of Color

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 »

The Feminist Power of Female Ghosts

The female ghost is an enduringly fascinating figure. Read more »

She-Hulk, Attorney at Law: She's Mean, She's Green, and She Believes in Due Process

Avenger. Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Member of the Fantastic Four. Read more »