Opportunity. Choice. Power.
Opportunity. Choice. Power. When you make a choice, you are exercising your power to decide what’s next. Not everyone has the privilege of unlimited…
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The 5 Biggest Sex Trafficking Myths Debunked
We might have actor Liam Neeson to thank for first getting us riled up about sex trafficking. After all, as the very angry father…
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Dating Abuse Is Hard to See
I didn’t know it was abuse until I was 21. We broke up when I was 17. Four years passed before I breathed the…
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Feminist Self-Care: Inspiring Films by Women, for Women
I’ve already mentioned self-care in the form of books, but here’s another one of my favorite ways to escape—via movies! It doesn’t matter to…
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She Said No: True Stories of Violence Against Women
Caroline Nosal. Madison, WI. 24 years old. Janese Talton-Jackson. Pittsburgh, PA. 29 years old. Mary “Unique” Spears. Detroit, MI. 27 years old. Maren Sanchez….
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Should Women Get Guaranteed Paid Maternity Leave?
In the U.S., around 4 million babies are born each year. After 40 weeks of pregnancy and hours of labor, instead of taking time…
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Feminist Self-Care: Inspiring Female Authors
If your day is filled with emails, phone calls, and the harsh glare of a computer screen, coupled with the constant bombardment of news…
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6 Reasons to Try Virtual Volunteering
We’ve all heard of the benefits of volunteering—to help those less fortunate, give back to the community, feel fulfilled, etc. It’s a great thing…
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Let’s Talk About Sex (Ed)!
During training to become a sexual assault victim advocate, we heard from counselors, law enforcement, and medical staff on how to be equipped when…
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Feminist Film Club: She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry
I remember once being asked if I was “one of those” feminists by a guy I was (regrettably) getting involved with about 5 years…
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