Feminism

5 Reasons We Still Need Feminism

Heather Wood Rudúlph | Posted 07.03.2009 | Living


Heather Wood Rudúlph

More offensive than the man-fever these movies suggest all women have is the cavalier manner in which women will turn on one another to get the prize.

'Pro-Life Feminism' is an Oxymoron

Taylor Marsh | Posted 07.02.2009 | Politics


Taylor Marsh

One would hope in the 21st century we could at least agree what feminism is not: "encouraging women to again have more children."

Divine Feminine Alert

Elizabeth Debold | Posted 06.26.2009 | Living


Elizabeth Debold

I'd like to challenge one of the most popular beliefs of our era: that women have a profoundly different value set than men, and that embracing these particularly feminine values will change the world.

The 8 Green Steps to Solartopia

Harvey Wasserman | Posted 06.26.2009 | Green


Harvey Wasserman

The Four Great Green Truths: we have a global crisis, it has a solution, the solution is winnable, and winning requires a "middle path" of action that is both non-violent and non-stop.

Another Slap for Feminism

Heather Wood Rudúlph | Posted 06.25.2009 | Living


Heather Wood Rudúlph

There's no doubt that women have to choose between family and a certain career tier. Adequate workplace policies just don't exist to give women the opportunity to do both. But taking issue with that fact isn't whining, it's advocating for progress.

The Road From La Cueva

Sheila Ortego | Posted 06.21.2009 | Living


Sheila Ortego

Women everywhere are still afraid -- of their husbands, of themselves, their own urges, of danger, and of judgment.

"Feminism on Facebook: Are Moms Undermining Themselves with Pics of Kiddos?"

Romi Lassally | Posted 06.18.2009 | Living


Romi Lassally

While making strident sweeping statements about women, facebook and photographs, Katie's piece doesn't leave any room for other reasons women might as she says, "hide behind photos of their kids."

Workplace Bullying: Are Women Their Own Worst Enemies?

Abby L. Ferber | Posted 06.15.2009 | Business


Abby L. Ferber

Assumptions about gender end up distorting the reality of bullying in the workplace, all too often suggesting that women themselves are undermining feminism's goal of advancement for women.

Female Bullying or Just Another Attack Against Successful Women

Jamie Woolf | Posted 06.14.2009 | Business


Jamie Woolf

The media loves a fresh angle that undermines women's hard earned success and though we've come a long way baby, we still have a way to go before our country's "truths" about women tell the real story.

Do Women Need Their Own Space?

Indra Adnan | Posted 06.14.2009 | Media


Indra Adnan

Working alongside the men, rather than in the room next door, seemed to us the best way to reach the Downing Street Project's goal -- not just the women.

Change Your Panties, Change Your Life!

Lita Smith-Mines | Posted 06.10.2009 | Style


Lita Smith-Mines

Scores of women stressed beyond belief by working seven days a week to try and hold onto our businesses? Sisters, a pair of big girl panties is all any of us need!

Mother's Day is Going Viral: Talking Babies and a National Mom Uprising

Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner | Posted 06.10.2009 | Politics


Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Michelle Obama isn't the only one flexing her right to bare arms. The millions of women proclaiming their friends as Mom of the Year this past week is nothing short of a national mom uprising.

How Do Women Measure Self Worth?

Cheryl Saban | Posted 06.01.2009 | Living


Cheryl Saban

Does someone else need to acknowledge your worth to make it real? Do you crave outside affirmation of your value? Did we get a disproportionate amou...

Obama's First 100 Days: Giant Strides for Women

Eleanor Smeal | Posted 05.29.2009 | Politics


Eleanor Smeal

I've been working for women's rights in Washington, D.C. since the Carter days and I have never seen anything like these first days. The pace is fast, and the outreach is inclusive.

Peaceful Revolution: Close the Wage Gap

Dionna Humphrey | Posted 05.29.2009 | Business


Dionna Humphrey

The Equal Pay Act is more than 40 years old, and it needs updating.

De-Genderfying Leadership

Andrea Learned | Posted 05.29.2009 | Living


Andrea Learned

Rather than spend energy touting or striving toward a woman's nation, let's focus on bringing genders together.

Target Women: Your Garden

Sarah Haskins | Posted 05.18.2009 | Comedy


Sarah Haskins

When you think of the beautiful natural world, do you think, "I want the environment to be as clean as my vagina." 
No? Well, maybe you should.

Bad News for Girls

Olivia Sterns | Posted 05.09.2009 | World


Olivia Sterns

A teenager being flogged, and the case of Pres. Karzai "legalizing rape" offered more evidence that women's rights are retreating, yet in other parts of the world serious causes for concern batted fewer eyelashes.

Why Is America So Obsessed with Virginity?

Anastasia Kousakis | Posted 05.08.2009 | Style


Anastasia Kousakis

As a concept, virginity is more dangerous than not, because it puts us into these virgin or not categories, which doesn't really give us a very nuanced perspective or understanding of sexuality.

Vagina, We Hardly Knew Ya.

Aemilia Scott | Posted 05.08.2009 | Comedy


Aemilia Scott

My God. Sweet, Queefing Jesus. I don't think I've ever seen a better argument for feminism on mainstream television.

Who Owns Feminist Art History?

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 06.18.2009 | Entertainment


Marcia G. Yerman

Art movements, like their political siblings, are messy. People don't agree, groups splinter, and history is up for grabs.

Do We Need A Pro-Choice Litmus Test for Obstetricians?

Jacob M. Appel | Posted 04.24.2009 | Politics


Jacob M. Appel

While one has every right to oppose abortion, one should not necessarily have a right to do so while occupying the scarce and precious position of an obstetrics resident.

A Eulogy for "Flight of the Conchords" -- The Best Porn on TV

Frankie Thomas | Posted 04.20.2009 | Entertainment


Frankie Thomas

The question remains: why do they make us laugh? And why is it so hot when they do? This is why: there is a sexual undercurrent to the comedy of Flight of the Conchords. It is largely unremarked upon.

The Vagina Monologues Comes to Beijing

Julian Baird Gewirtz | Posted 04.17.2009 | World


Julian Baird Gewirtz

The Vagina Monologues' appearance here captures a crucial moment of change in the way young Chinese women are thinking about their sexuality and their status.

Rush: Still Shovel-Ready After All These Years!

Randall Amster | Posted 04.11.2009 | Politics


Randall Amster

Seriously, you've got to love Rush Limbaugh. Here's just a very brief sampling of Rush's grossest hits.