Feminism

The problem with the mass exodus of the ‘girl boss’

Leaders from The Wing, Man Repeller, and several other female-led companies stepped down. They’re leaving behind a mess.

On Jun 16, 2020 by Nayomi Reghay

Women of TikTok are flipping the script on objectification with ‘OK wallet’

‘It’s just a quick clap-back at misogynists.’

On May 21, 2020 by Romi Geller

Women in Mexico go viral for video explaining how to navigate being quarantined with an abuser

Across the world, data suggests that domestic violence has increased since the coronavirus lockdowns began.

On Apr 10, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

Cynthia Nixon embodies feminist rage in viral video

‘Be a lady, they said.’

On Feb 25, 2020 by Siobhan Ball

Games Done Quick let proud anti-feminist speedrunner stream to over 100,000 viewers (updated)

‘I hate feminazism,’ reads the speedrunner’s Twitter bio.

On Jan 8, 2020 by Ignacio Martinez

Scientist rocks a ‘sparkly’ dress to inspire young girls at NASA talk

They wanted to see that they could grow up to be a sparkly scientist.

On Nov 5, 2019 by Alex Dalbey

Cruces x Rosas: This Instagram is leading a digital campaign against femicide

The Instagram account’s pink crosses reflect an epidemic.

On Sep 11, 2019 by Sierra Juarez

Meet the influencers pushing for women’s rights in the Middle East

‘If we don’t know something exists, we can’t even wish for it.’

On Sep 5, 2019 by Caitlin Davis

Why can’t independent feminist websites stay afloat?

Feminist media is sinking.

On Aug 23, 2019 by Mariela Santos

Twitter drags life coach wanting to ‘restore’ the patriarchy

According to Noah Revoy, women malfunction without it.

On Aug 12, 2019 by Siobhan Ball

Man utterly roasted for saying women can’t ask for equality in revealing clothing

Are we back here again?

On Jul 18, 2019 by Siobhan Ball

How online allies joined a trans artist’s street art war

These stickers have implications far beyond one neighborhood’s walls.

On Jun 19, 2019 by Siobhan Ball

‘You were at my wedding Denise’ stirs controversy again with ‘lubed legs’ tweet

‘Everyone loves lubed legs—especially at the beach.’

On Jun 14, 2019 by Dominic-Madori Davis

Twitter suspended me for making a ‘slut’ joke. But what if I am a slut?

Twitter seems to have a problem with reclaimed slurs.

On Jun 6, 2019 by Ana Valens

MeTooSTEM leadership crumbles as women of color resign

Seven members, including the only two women of color, have resigned since November.

On May 31, 2019 by Samira Sadeque