Feminism

Oscar Noms Mark Diversity Progress

The yearslong #OscarsSoWhite campaign is paying off. The academy is finally recognizing the talent of women and stars of color in Hollywood.
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Andrew Cuomo Once Created A Fake Women's Rights Party As Political Revenge

“For a guy to start a political party called the Women’s Equality Party was just absurd,” a female former lawmaker said.
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Jill Biden’s Doctorate Makes Conservatives Mad

The future first lady has clapped back at those who believe she shouldn’t use her academic title “Dr.”
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The Historic Number Of GOP Women Elected To Congress Has Left Some Feminists Torn

At least 17 new Republican women are joining Congress. But some advocates are grappling with greater gender parity at the cost of actual gender equality.
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'I Am Woman' Singer Helen Reddy Dies

The Grammy winner scored several hits, including “Ain’t No Way To Treat a Lady,” “Delta Dawn” and “You and Me Against the World.”
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Amy Coney Barrett Is Not A Feminist Icon

Feminism is not about any one woman’s success; it’s about all of us being freed from discrimination and oppression.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Was More Than A Political Icon

The Supreme Court justice had an indelible impact on the culture at large. Now, what will we do with her legacy?
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'Notorious RBG' Co-Author Honors 'Optimistic' Ginsburg Who Believed We Could Be Better

The "tragic and sickening" irony is that the legendary feminist could be replaced by the "rankest misogynist," laments journalist Irin Carmon.
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'F**king Bitch' And The Everyday Terror Men Feel About Powerful Women

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) eviscerated Rep. Ted Yoho (R-Fla.) on the House floor after he lobbed the insult at her. Here's a closer, uncensored look why that matters.
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Who's To Blame For The Failure Of The Girlboss Dream?

Two novels, murder mystery "The Herd" and biting satire "Self Care," investigate the smoldering wreckage of the hope for a utopian feminist startup.
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