Choose Your Own Method of Resistance
“Resist” — with “persist” coming a close second, thanks to Mitch McConnell — is the word for 2017.
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Culture
People Discriminated Against More Likely to Suffer From Sleep Issues
Many people have trouble sleeping when they’re stressed out or feeling anxious, so it’s not entirely shocking that people who are discriminated against do as well.
Read onRefusal of Women’s March to Partner with Anti-Choice Groups Is Not Hypocrisy
As women marched across Washington, D.C. and the rest of the world on January 21, a resistance to the resistance was brewing on social media.
Read onFour Valid Criticisms of the Women’s March
On January 21, millions of women turned out to take part in the Women’s March on Washington: a set of worldwide demonstrations against politicians and corporations who want to revoke the rights of women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, and people with disabilities.
Read onThe Video on Abortion Everyone Should Watch
Do you know how abortions are performed? How many people have them each year? What happens when you make abortion illegal, or restrict women’s access to abortion providers?
Read on#TooSexyToVote: Female Voter Suppression in The Bahamas
On the heels of the U.S. presidential election, The Bahamas is preparing for its general election expected to be held in May 2017. The Bahamas has successfully maintained a voter turnout of over 90% for general elections — one of the highest in the world.
Read onCalling Trump Out Is the Easiest Way to Fight Him
In a January 14 interview on CNN, Trump surrogate Ben Ferguson responded to Rep. John Lewis’ (D-GA) assertion that Trump is not a legitimate president by saying, “It is unprecedented. … I cannot imagine the fallout … if a Republican had ever implied that about Barack Obama.”
Read onOverwatch Reaction Shows That We Aren’t There Yet
On December 20, Blizzard Entertainment revealed that Tracer — the most visible character in its popular multi-platform video game, Overwatch — is a lesbian. Although it was initially unclear whether Tracer identified as lesbian, bisexual, or something else, Overwatch Lead Writer Michael Chu confirmed her sexuality in a December 22 tweet.
Read on5 Things You Can Watch Instead of the Inauguration
We’re just a few short hours away from the end of Barack Obama’s presidency, and many of us who won’t be on our way to Washington or participating in active protests on Friday wonder what the best way is to protest Trump’s inauguration from home.
Read onSperm Invaders Game Raises Money for Planned Parenthood
There’s been more talk than normal about Planned Parenthood since Paul Ryan confirmed that the GOP wants to defund the organization.
Read onHow Media Literacy Can Fix Our Perception of Fashion
A Facebook photo from Deena Shoemaker, a mentor trainer at Youth Horizons in Wichita, went viral in December 2016, after the teen counselor stitched together six images of herself in pants and shorts of varying sizes with one very clear message: You are not your clothing size.
Read onThe Feminism of: Rihanna
From her entrance to the world of popular music to her most recent album, Rihanna has held our attention, surprised us, and transformed before our eyes.
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Profiles
Shelley Zalis Dispels the Myth of Emotion In the Boardroom
Shelley Zalis has had an eclectic career trajectory, to say the least. She began in the corporate world and transitioned to the tech world, where …
The Culinary Spirit of Chef Dominique Crenn
Dominique Crenn, known for her San Francisco restaurants Atelier Crenn (which has received two coveted Michelin stars) and Petit Crenn, is the World’s Best Female …
Ada Lovelace Day: Celebrating Women in Science
As the name implies, Ada Lovelace Day (ALD) is a day dedicated to Ada Lovelace. Just as importantly, it’s a day for celebrating the women …
Deanne Bell: Engineer, TV Host, & Education Advocate
When you talk about a modern-day Renaissance woman, Deanne Bell pretty much fits that bill to a T. Since she was a child, Bell was …