Sexism is at the heart of why teachers are striking
This is a fight for fair pay and respect in what is seen as a ‘motherly’ profession.
On Apr 5, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher
The misreporting of the YouTube shooter proves the ‘crazy girlfriend’ trope is alive and well
Nope, the shooter was not motivated by jealous tendencies or romantic revenge fantasies.
On Apr 4, 2018 by Ana Valens
There’s nothing feminist about attacking trans women
A recent ‘Guardian’ column tries to make trans rights a matter of misogyny—and this kind of manipulation needs to stop.
On Apr 2, 2018 by Ana Valens
Gun reform needs to address the issues faced by Black Americans
The policies proposed by the Parkland students are a good start—but they’re not perfect.
On Mar 29, 2018 by Prince Shakur
Walmart banning ‘Cosmopolitan’ is hurting marginalized women
The ban is being led by a fake ‘Me Too’ organization.
On Mar 28, 2018 by Ana Valens
Linda Brown, of landmark Board of Education case, has died—and school segregation is still terrible
Many white-majority schools still don’t want, or respect, Black students.
On Mar 27, 2018 by Tiffanie Drayton
Stormy Daniels’ story isn’t just about Trump—it’s about women being silenced
Daniels’ appearance on ’60 Minutes’ was a way of pushing back.
On Mar 26, 2018 by Ana Valens
March for Our Lives gives me hope for the midterm elections
The young people are ready to ‘vote them out.’
On Mar 26, 2018 by Claire Lampen
I grew up 5 miles away from the Austin bomber—and his views reflect the Central Texas I know
Austin may be known as a liberal mecca, but it’s still situated in the heart of Texas conservatism.
On Mar 24, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Ben Carson’s makes transphobic comments amid a trans homelessness epidemic
The HUD secretary seems to be asking for another lawsuit.
On Mar 21, 2018 by Ana Valens
It’s International Day of Happiness—and America continues to grow more miserable
The U.S. dropped in the ranking of happiest nations—I wonder why?
On Mar 20, 2018 by Tiffanie Drayton
The chronically ill are turning to social media for much-needed relief
A chronic headache sufferer explains why there is solace in staring at a screen.
On Mar 18, 2018 by Stephanie Harper
Generation Z is reminding millennials that we could have done more for gun control
Both generations grew up with school shootings—but only one is walking out of class over it.
On Mar 15, 2018 by Ana Valens
Why the internet is so ready to hate ‘Ready Player One’
It combines toxic fanboy culture with a tiresome desire to repeat the past.
On Mar 14, 2018 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Abolishing ICE should be a litmus test for Democratic candidates in 2020
Kamala Harris defended the anti-immigrant agency—and our next leader should defund it.
On Mar 14, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher
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