The Predators of Instagram
Models and photographers rely on the social-media platform for networking and promotion. But the lack of regulation against scams, harassment—even abuse—leaves young women extremely vulnerable.
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Is the ‘New York Times’ Trolling Women Now?
The Gray Lady’s feeble attempt at sexual-assault “comedy” in a recent parody video is the latest media misfire that has us wondering what is going on at the “paper of record.”
How Freelancers are Harassed – With No One to Tell
When female journalists are bullied out of the media, it’s not only their individual careers that suffer; it alters the entire scope and tone of the world’s news.
What’s “The Difference,” Matt Damon?
A consummate mansplainer mansplains sexual harassment to women: A Comedy in One Act
The Year Women Had No More F*cks to Give
2017 tested our sanity, but filled us with a purposeful rage. We're speaking up, naming names, and taking over.
Should We Scrutinize Our Allies the Same As Our Enemies?
If we are to believe that all sexes and genders deserve equality, then we must hold the Al Frankens of the world to account as much as the Roy Moores.
The Time We Laughed at the Harvey Weinstein Casting Couch Joke
2013 Oscar host Seth MacFarlane’s shtick was so thoroughly offensive that we missed the truth about Weinstein’s predatory behavior. And now the joke’s on us.
If You’re in the Fight, Get Ready to Do the Work
Activists like undocumented worker Sandra Henriquez have put their lives on the line to protest injustice. Under a Trump administration, progressives might want to follow their lead.
With Corporatized Universities, the Customer Is Always “White”
Professor Teresa Buchanan got fired for dropping an F-bomb. Which is what happens when universities become businesses: students are consumers, and education is the casualty.
For Sexually Harassed Employees, T-Mobile Has Terrible Service
When customer service rep Angela Agganis tried to file a complaint, the telecom company did everything they could to “drop her call."