While America has been busy arguing over gorillas and Donald Trump, Canada has been embroiled in a controversy over a proposed change to its national anthem. SEE ALSO: Justin Trudeau raises Pride flag at Canadian parliament for the first time … Read More
“Guys.” The global term to describe a group of people is thrown around town like it’s going out of fashion. “Hey guys,” “so guys,” “um, guys.” Guys, guys and more guys. In almost every context it is considered a gender-neutral … Read More
That cotton tampon holds more than your period; it has absorbed a long political history. The tampon, the pad, even the panty liner: Their path to invention wasn’t just challenging in the traditional sense. It was (and still is) downright … Read More
More than 1,000 women were trained as pilots for the American military during World War II, but their legacy had never been fully recognized until Friday when President Barack Obama signed bipartisan legislation giving them the right to be laid to rest … Read More
Before I became a mother 19 months ago, I knew that having a child would transform my life. My mother raised five children over three decades, often on her own, and by watching her I understood the sacrifices required to … Read More
Beyoncé‘s visual album Lemonade is a complicated and beautiful creature that defies conventional labels. A fearless story about infidelity and the inner lives of black American women, Lemonade is so many things at once: a plea to a wayward lover; a painful … Read More
Republican Gov. John Kasich sparked controversy at a presidential campaign event in Watertown, New York, on Friday when he told a young female college student who’d asked about campus sexual assault policy that she should avoid parties where a lot … Read More
Millions of people marry every year, among them feminists who want to embrace the ritual but disavow its historical connection to stripping women of their freedom and rights. This is a tricky, deeply personal balance, one that some critics say … Read More
For many women, nothing sounds more foreboding than a self-identified “good guy.” Case in point: the note discovered by Tumblr user ElfFanatic. Recently, she posted a photo of this charming little flyer she found from a “good guy” who just … Read More
International Women’s Day has taken over Twitter with hashtags that celebrate female strength and empowerment. Amidst #IWD2016, #SheInspiresMe and marketing gambits like #StrengthHasNoGender, actress Emma Watson, a Goodwill Ambassador for UN Women, upped the ante with a custom #HeForShe emoji. SEE ALSO: … Read More