Culture

All in the Family: Men's Crucial Role in the Fight for Reproductive Health in India

Women bearing the brunt of responsibility when their safety and well-being are considered insignificant in society is a dangerous paradox. Read more »

Risk/Reward: What if Sex-Ed Taught Teens About the Positive Parts of Sex, Too?

How different would sex-ed be if it talked about pleasure? A new psychology study shows that many teens benefit from having sex. Read more »

Oh Joy Sex Toy: Queer, A Graphic History

A new book illustrates queer theory and the intricacies of LGBTQ identity.  Read more »

Loving v. White Anxiety: "Loving" Tells the Story of the Couple Who Challenged Racist Marriage Laws

The new movie is a powerful portrayal of Loving v. Virginia, the landmark case that struck down laws banning interracial marriage. Read more »

Popaganda: A Guide to Trump Resistance

After the election of Trump, a lot of people are asking “What now?” For today’s show, we talked to 10 people about things we can all do—right now—to help prepare for Trump’s presidency. Some of these ideas are about working with elected officials and policies. But calling your senators,... Read more »

At Standing Rock, Youth Activists Fight to Defend the Next Generation

26-year-old Eryn Wise talks about why she remains at Standing Rock, despite police crackdowns and freezing temperatures.  Read more »

We Are Still Here, We Persevere: A Dispatch from Standing Rock

To everyone talking about what state violence will look like under a Trump administration: This is state violence under Obama. Read more »

Journalists Shouldn’t Play by Donald Trump’s Rules

He demands off-the-record meetings, but the point of journalism is to be critical and not always give politicians what they want.  Read more »

10 Ways To Resist Donald Trump: Activists Share Concrete Actions You Can Take Right Now

Don’t despair. There are ways to use your power and your voice.  Read more »

Denial Maintains Supremacy: White Disbelief and the Trump Presidency

White people have never wholly accepted what happens to people of color in the United States. Read more »

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The Feminist Power of Female Ghosts

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

The Forgotten History of the Women Who Shaped Modern Advertising

It's easy to dismiss advertising as an anti-feminist industry. Read more »

Saying Goodbye to Maria and the End of a Sesame Street Era

Growing up, Sesame Street's Maria was one of the best Latina role models I had. Read more »

Eat, Pray, Spend: Priv-Lit and the New, Enlightened American Dream

Even as reports on joblessness, economic recovery, and home foreclosures suggest that no one is immune to risk during this recession, the popularity of women’s wellness media has persisted and, indeed, grown stronger.  Read more »