The Political Uses of Violence Against Women
Conservative and misogynist wisdom often dictates that the most direct justification for curtailing women’s rights,…
Back at the Women's March, Despite It All
WASHINGTON, DC — Shortly after 10 a.m. on Saturday, tens of thousands of people had already gathered for the Women’s…
The State of the Women's March
Almost two years ago to the day, nearly five million people turned out for the inaugural Women’s March. Massive crowds…
Saudi Arabia Accused of Torturing and Sexually Harassing Women Activists
Human rights campaigners are accusing Saudi Arabia of torturing several women’s rights activists using electrocution…
Cate Blanchett Will Do Her Best to Curtail Women's Rights as Phyllis Schlafly in FX's Mrs. America
Cate Blanchett can do whatever she likes, and next she’s doing television.
Planned Parenthood Picks Dr. Leana Wen as Its New President
On Wednesday, more than seven months after it was first reported that Cecile Richards would be stepping down from her…
Eat Shit Twice, Ivanka
Ivanka! Hi, hello. Okay, so...
Argentina Rejects Bill to Legalize Abortion
After hours of debate that went on until the early morning hours on Thursday, Argentina’s Senate voted on a bill to…
Congratulations to Afghanistan's All-Girls Robotics Team, Which Trump Wouldn't Let Into the US
Afghanistan’s all-girls robotics team has won the Entrepreneur Award at the Robotex festival in Estonia, Europe’s…
Judge Issues Permanent Injunction Against Texas Law Restricting Second-Trimester Abortions
On Wednesday, Judge Lee Yeakel of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas ruled that the…
Woman Held in Same Jail as Her Attacker to Ensure Her Testimony in Sexual Assault Case
In 2015, a Canada woman identified by the pseudonym Angela Cardinal was held for five days in jail to ensure she’d…
Activist Roxcy Bolton, Founder Of First Rape Treatment Center, Has Died
Women’s rights activist Roxcy Bolton died last Wednesday in her home state of Florida. She was 90 years old.
Remains of Infants and Fetuses Found at Former Home for Unwed Mothers in Ireland
On Friday, officials announced they had uncovered “significant quantities of human remains” at what was once a home for…
Barbara Bush the Younger Is Very Pro-Planned Parenthood
Barbara Pierce Bush, Dubya’s daughter, was on the cusp of adulthood when her father took office. As he was extremely…
'I Feel Warmth and Love and Care': Snapshots from the Women's March on Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C.—One day after Donald Trump was inaugurated, more than half a million people flowed onto the streets of…
Saudi Women Mock Trump, Beg God to 'Rid Us of Men' in Gorgeous Viral Music Video
The music video for “Hwages,” roughly translated as “concerns,” has been viewed about 3.2 million times since its…
Older Women Share What Voting for a Woman President in 2016 Means to Them
Women have only been legally guaranteed the right to vote for 96 years. And on Tuesday, millions of women across the…
Nancy O'Dell Addresses the Recording Of Trump's Lewd Comments About Her
On Monday evening, Nancy O’Dell opened Entertainment Tonight with a few remarks about the now-notorious footage of…
Poland Backs Down on Total Abortion Ban After Massive Protest
Polish women are already in a difficult position if they’re seeking an abortion. Abortions are outlawed, with…
Celebrity Feminist Emma Watson Makes Inspirational Feminist Video
Two years after the launch of the He For She campaign, actress and United Nations Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson…