Feminism Is In. And So Is Misogyny
The culture at large is finally embracing feminism. Just as we are experiencing one of the most aggressively regressive political periods for women's rights. Coincidence?
Rape
Are Joan Jett and Cherie Currie Complicit in the Rape of Jackie Fox?
The former Runaways bassist recently revealed that her bandmates allegedly witnessed her sexual assault by manager Kim Fowley and did nothing. Do they deserve our outrage?
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The Last Thing White Women Need Is a Dylann Roof
The preservation of White women's purity is a core myth of American White supremacy. In order to debunk it, we need more White feminists to be in deep solidarity. And act on it.
The Unsung Badassery of Sansa Stark
The ‘Game of Thrones’ princess is just as tough as 'Mad Max’s’ Furiosa. So why don’t we see her prevail?
The “Fetal Pain” Bill Is Back, and It’s Worse Than Ever
This week, Congress is poised to pass a tweaked "Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act," with new language that appeases all GOP’ers. And signals very disturbing news for rape survivors.
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I Didn’t Have the Words to Describe My Rape
Growing up in the ’60s, this writer didn’t know there was a term for the harrowing sexual encounter she had with a guy she liked. Nor did she know it wasn’t her fault.