The Case for Over The Counter Birth Control
According to the CDC, birth control, or contraception, is one of the 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century. With it, came…
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5 Issues Women Still Face in 2018
In 2017, women made their voice heard. They confronted their abusers, made history and broke records. However, as always, there is still more work…
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10 Ways Women Spoke Up in 2017
Coming off the heels of the presidential election, women entered the new year ready for action. For many, 2017 was the year for making…
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Every Feminist Hashtag You Need to Know, from #MeToo to #TimesUp
Hashtags have tremendous power. As tags, they’re an effective way to sift through the chaos of social media and find related posts. But they…
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Sexual Harassment: What We Learn by Listening to Survivors
When I was in high school, I was a major Swiftie. Like all teenage fans of Taylor Swift circa 2006, I assigned a song…
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Growing Up In Miami, Staying Safe Meant Staying Smart
Though I’m 19 years old and living away from home, my mom still gives me the “stay safe” speech every time I go out.…
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The Moment I Realized I Was A Feminist, Too
Feminism seemed to be hanging on the lips of all my teachers in high school. But for whatever reason, I didn’t want that word…
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Why do we need an International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women? This UN holiday, falling on November 25 each year, recognizes…
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What is the Planet 50-50 campaign?
In 1995, global leaders came together at the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China. There, the Beijing Declaration and Platform…
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Understanding Domestic Violence for Relationship Virgins
Being a relationship virgin doesn’t just mean abstaining from sex. It also means being naïve about all the nuances, struggles, and excitement that comes…
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