2024 Election Eric Spitznagel Aug 21, 2024

Tim Walz Is the Role Model Kids Need

Eric Spitznagel Aug 21, 2024

Like many Gen-X cis men, the author grew up on prankster dude-bro humor. But the fare his 13-year old subsists on is far more toxic than anything the writer remembers, which has inspired him to reflect on the Democratic VP candidate’s brand of masculinity.

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#BlackLivesMatter Jennifer Epperson Jul 21, 2020

How ‘The Talk’ Is Different for Black Girls

Jennifer Epperson Jul 21, 2020

The conversation to prepare children of color for the dangers of living in a white supremacist society is often focused on boys, but it shouldn't be.

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Women and Power Delia Harrington May 24, 2019

‘Killing Eve’s’ Women Recast Invisibility Into a Super Power

Delia Harrington May 24, 2019

The critically acclaimed international spy thriller delves into what it means for women to be stereotyped, categorized, underestimated, and ignored—and turns it into an asset.

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Skirting The Issue Laura Bogart Dec 10, 2018

Are TV’s Strongest Women Anti-Heroines, or Just Assholes?

Laura Bogart Dec 10, 2018

Power-hungry, conniving, and vindictive female characters don’t necessarily make for rich storytelling, especially when that rage serves no purpose.

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All the Rage Soraya Chemaly Nov 28, 2018

What Men Need to Know About Sexist Microaggressions

Soraya Chemaly Nov 28, 2018

Women put up with catcalls, lewd jokes, and being objectified every day, and society tells us to let it go. But we’re sending the wrong message.

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#MeToo Jessa Crispin Oct 8, 2018

When the Politics of #MeToo Backfire

Jessa Crispin Oct 8, 2018

Female candidates championing the cause, and even sharing their own stories of harassment or abuse, may be seeking to align themselves with other survivors, but at what cost?

A photo of the back of the car that has a picture of Jesus Christ on it, as well as the text "Trump: The man who left his great life to be defamed, mocked, ridiculed, humiliated to serve & protect America. Donald is mine chosen divine. Stand with him before man & I will stand with you before my father in heaven."

Believe Women Dianna Anderson Sep 27, 2018

This Is Why Evangelicals Don’t Believe in Sexual Assault

Dianna Anderson Sep 27, 2018

Their definition of what constitutes as sex and rape may not be the same as Catholic Brett Kavanaugh’s, but this judge is seizing a loophole and plans to ride it all the way to the bench.

A collage of posters for the films "Girls Trip," "Wonder Woman," and "A Wrinkle In Time."

All the Rage Cate Young Sep 17, 2018

Yes, Diversity In Film Criticism Matters

Cate Young Sep 17, 2018

More than three-quarters of film critics are white men, which not only impacts how films by women and people of color are received and portrayed to audiences, but whether they’re even reviewed at all.

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The Fifty One Amy Roost Sep 12, 2018

If America Is So Rich, Why Are 40 Million People Hungry?

Amy Roost Sep 12, 2018

The U.S. tops statistics for both food insecurity and obesity. There’s a long history that got us here.

The cover of the book "Rage Becomes Her" by Soraya Chemaly

Reading Women Soraya Chemaly Sep 11, 2018

Is Our Anger Making Us Sick?

Soraya Chemaly Sep 11, 2018

In this exclusive excerpt from her new book, ‘Rage Becomes Her,’ author Soraya Chemaly looks at the way rage—expressed and suppressed—may affect women’s health.