The moral of the story is this: If you’re thinking about running for office, do it. Read more
What I Learned About Shame When I Ran For Office — And Won
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Bargaining With My Birth Control
Many doctors are denying birth control to those who won’t take cervical screenings — even though it’s not medically necessary. Read more
Periods, Mansplained
‘I promise you it’s totally possible to get rid of cramps through exercise.’ Read more
Like Lead: A Long History Of Women’s Anger And Internalized Misogyny
For centuries, women have been encouraged to turn on each other, rather than the men who wronged them. Read more
Bad Advice On Making A Custom Thong Bikini For Your 7-Year-Old
Welcome to our latest Bad Advice column! Stay tuned every Tuesday for more terrible guidance based on actual letters. Read more
What It’s Like To Be A Female War Correspondent In The Middle East
‘There are rare moments where you feel like you are privileged to be witnessing history in front of you.’ Read more
I’m Tired Of Women Being Judged On Their Choice To Have Kids (Or Not)
What I want is for women’s choices regarding fertility to be supported, full stop. I want our privacy respected. Read more
Those Women Workers ‘Sure Are Sensitive’!
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Why Are Inmates Still Being Denied Access To Menstrual Products?
“Pads are not dispensed as they are supposed to be. We are forced to reuse them, we are forced to beg for what we need, and if an officer is in a bad mood, they are allowed to take what we have and say we are hoarding.” Read more
The ‘G Word’ Project Maps Hundreds Of Gender Stories
When we talk about gender, we often focus on topics specifically pertaining to feminism, like rape culture or discrimination against women. But gender norms affect everyone — and though they influence people’s lives in ways that are vastly different and of varying intensity, their impacts are ultimately connected in many ways, too. To explore the nuances of gender Read more