With the Release of ‘Dirty Computer’ Janelle Monáe Is Free AF
In her new visual album 'Dirty Computer,' the shape-shifting artist celebrates the core of what it means to be a woman, and finds her true identity in the process.
Heather Wood Rudúlph
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Why We Need ‘Our Bodies Ourselves’ Now More Than Ever
The classic guide to sex and sexuality is going out of print at a time when women’s bodies are under attack. Will the disappearance of this resource lead to a public health crisis?
We Need to Be Talking About Recy Taylor
“The Rape of Recy Taylor” filmmaker Nancy Buirski tells the largely forgotten story of a survivor whose injustice sparked a movement—and should be taught for generations to come.
Guns Have Become Hollywood’s Biggest Stars
You’d be hard pressed to find a movie or TV show that doesn’t feature a cool guy with a gun. But does our pop-cultural obsession spill over to real life?
Chelsea Handler’s Political Awakening
The comedian left a successful talk show to use her immense platform to help the cause she calls an "emergency": electing more women to public office, and ensuring that everyone votes.
Can “Murphy Brown” Save TV News?
Amid the sea of TV retreads, the remake of this political sitcom feels timely, urgent, and possibly therapeutic.
Can We Really Fix the Beauty Industry?
CVS made a bold move to banish retouched photos in its advertising, but it’ll take more than a few visible pores to remedy the problems that have been harming women for centuries.
The Night Women Told Hollywood Time’s Up
The Golden Globes were awash in a sea of black dresses and tuxes. But aside from rousing speeches, especially from Oprah, is anything going to come of this?
Is Hoda Kotb’s New Position Progress—or #MeToo Pandering?
The 'Today' show made history promoting the Emmy-winning journalist to co-anchor, with the first all-female team in the show’s 66 years. The network also reinforced history by paying her a fraction of Matt Lauer’s salary.
The Art That Saved Us
From sex-positive hip-hop to visceral literature, and sketch comedy that turned our ugly cries into laughter, women creators not only offered an outlet to vent—they spoke for us.