Making Sense of Our Post-Roe World
Knowing this day would come doesn’t make the reality any easier to process. But as trite as this may sound so soon after such a devastating loss, the fight is far from over.
Gender justice
Roe Has Been Overturned. Now What?
Scholars offer five takeaways to begin understanding the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision revoking the constitutional right to safe, legal abortion in the U.S.
How to Prevent Teen Dating Violence
“Because no one had talked with me as a teen about what a real, healthy relationship looks like, I didn’t know what to do when my boyfriend became abusive.”
To Save a Forest, Look to the Women
Women often suffer the most from environmental degradation. A nonprofit in Colombia is trying to make their needs central to conservation.
States Advance Anti-Transgender Agendas—Part of a Longtime Strategy by Conservatives to Rally Their Base
Some 30 states initiated anti-trans legislation in 2021, and 7 more in 2022.
Remembering bell hooks, a Revolutionary Who Led With Love
Leaving behind a prolific body of work and a powerful legacy, Black feminist writer and thinker bell hooks taught us about radical intersectional politics—and love.
60 Years of Intersectional Feminism: An Interview with Selma James
From anti-communist witch-hunts to independence movements to wages for housework and rights for sex workers, 91-year-old Selma James has been in the struggle for a lifetime.
Why Are Women of Color in Academia Expected to Do Diversity Work?
Female faculty members of color are disproportionately called upon by both colleagues and students to do diversity, equity, and inclusion work—with no compensation for this labor.
This Is What Trans Solidarity Really Means
2021 was the deadliest year on record for trans people, just like the year before. Reversing that trend requires trans solidarity built upon mutual aid.
The Attractive and the Anonymous: Inequity in Media Coverage for Victims of Violence
The Gabby Petito case illustrated yet again how media outlets disproportionately fixate on missing and murdered White women. Veteran journalist Guillermo Torres analyzes why— and how editors can do better.
How Working Fathers Help Paid Parental Leave Gain Steam
A growing number of U.S. companies are offering gender-neutral paid parental leave, prompting more fathers to take advantage of a benefit often assumed to primarily serve women.
The Texas Abortion Ban, Explained
Texas’ new anti-abortion law has just gone into effect after the Supreme Court refused to step in. Here’s what it means.
Afghan Feminists Told Us War Wouldn’t Free Them
Afghan feminists told the world 20 years ago what to do (and what not to do) to help them. The U.S. didn’t listen, and today’s disastrous outcome is the inevitable result.
What the Taliban Takeover Means for Women
The Taliban "has not changed," say women facing subjugation in areas of Afghanistan under its rule.
America’s Recovery Depends on an Infrastructure of Care
It’s time to catch up with the global community in enacting a permanent national paid leave policy and other caregiving supports.
Calling Foul on Laws Targeting Trans Athletes
Exclusionary laws banning transgender youth from team sports are not only unsportsmanlike, they’re also rooted in falsehoods, says this trans journalist.
Is Justice on the Horizon for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People?
Indigenous activists see Deb Haaland’s leadership as an opportunity to re-imagine justice and safety in the U.S.
How Parents Can Support Their Trans Kids
Research shows that family acceptance and affirmation can have a life-saving impact on transgender youth.
Contextualizing Anti-Asian Violence in Atlanta
A Korean-American organizer in Georgia reflects on the Atlanta spa shootings, and how the shooter was motivated by an American legacy of racialized misogyny and fetishization.
The Deaf Women Suffragists Left Out of History Books
Despite harsh, discriminatory conditions, countless deaf women fought with brilliance and dedication for personal and professional recognition, including for the right to vote.
Violence Against Asian Women in the U.S. Has a Long History
Harmful stereotypes and the sexualization of Asian women in this country date back to at least the 19th century.
5 Ways Parents Can Avoid Gender Stereotypes for Kids
Disrupting the gendered stereotypes that children encounter requires attention and intention, but it doesn't have to be complicated.
Black and Brown Trans People Have a New Place to Call Home in New York City
A building offering affordable housing now stands as a symbol of trans self-reliance and resilience.
In Brazil, Women Candidates Find Strength in Numbers
Brazilian women are breaking into politics by joining together in collective candidacies, which allow politicians to build stronger coalitions and push for progressive change.
Overcoming Bias in Voting
“Strategic discrimination” is a subtle yet pervasive behavior that keeps people from voting for women and people of color.
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