We’re Still Burning Witches
Throughout history, witchcraft has been used as an accusation to oppress or eliminate women. Still today, those of us who dare speak truth to power still face trial by fire.
Politics
Is the Secret to Happiness a Little Bit of Misery?
In episode two, Ashley welcomes her friend IRL, comedian Amber Ruffin to talk about finding friends, achieving a dream career, and how to survive the holidays without picking a fight, or maybe just one really good fight.
We Need Boys to Dismantle the Patriarchy
As masculinist politics sweeps across the globe, raising boys to be feminists isn’t merely a good idea. It's a necessity.
Is Self-Care An Act of Resistance?
Activists are getting exhausted by the endless stream of attacks from the Trump administration. Those on the front lines have to protect themselves to keep up the fight.
Calling Immigrants “Animals” Is Just the Beginning
Separating children from parents and dehumanizing immigrants, the Trump administration is engaging in a politics of depravity reminiscent of the Third Reich.
The Rule of Law Is on Life Support
In our Divided States, justice is unjust, government agencies are corroded, and the Executive Branch is untouchable. This is not what democracy looks like.
Congressional Hopeful Anita Malik’s Motto: “Listen First, Then Lead”
The former magazine publisher and daughter of immigrants wants to implement gun control, prison reform, and equal pay in a historically conservative state.
Women Are the Working Class
They’re the backbone of the American economy, but if you listen to pundits and politicians, working-class women don’t even exist.
The New Yorker Has a Byline Problem
How is it that the magazine that helped grow the #MeToo movement is failing to represent women and people of color in its pages, and especially on staff?
The Greitens Case Shows the Perils of Our News Cycle
When breaking a story matters more than respecting sources and subjects, journalists are not only failing, they’re putting women at risk.