What Happens When Women LITERALLY Fight Back?
We're told the onus of sexual assault and harassment falls on us. Maybe it’s time we start throwing the punches.
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Did a Jane Doe Just Deal Campus Rape Culture a Huge Blow?
A horrific case of sexual assault at the University of Oregon has shone a spotlight on the egregious lack of privacy laws protecting college medical records.
5 Reasons Why Women’s Equality Day Is Still So Desperately Needed
Think we don't need feminism? Here’s a closer look at the ways women are far from equal to men.
How Helpful Are Those Rape Tips?
Women are bombarded with ways WE can prevent sexual assault. But as Kate Harding shows us, in this exclusive excerpt from ‘Asking For It,’ there’s something inherently wrong with that.
Why Was This Serial Rapist Running Free?
A horrifying true crime tale of the men who commit sexual assaults and the psychologist who defends them.
The GOP Needs to Abort Their Extreme Pro-Life Mission
Even the Republicans are telling the presidential candidates to rein in their anti-repro-rights stance. But who will that hurt in the end?
How Young Activists Are Getting India To Talk About Menstruation
From a marathon runner who let it bleed to “Pads Against Sexism,” feminists are raising desperately needed awareness about that time of the month.
I Didn’t Realize I Was Being Sex-Trafficked
As a teen, the writer fled her abusive family for life on the streets. It wasn't until later that she understood just how much she had been exploited.
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