Following the example set by the Miss America Competition, another major institution has just taken a huge step toward positive change: The Scripps National Spelling Bee will also be ending the swimsuit portion of its competition.
An all-female spin-off of the iconic ‘Ocean’s’ series,’ Ocean’s 8' is an action-packed thrill ride about a group of highly specialized criminals who join forces to pull off an epic heist. Packed full of celebrity cameos—including an appearance by ‘Ocean’s 11' star Matt Damon—the fun and flashy ensemble movie is sure…
As the mother of three sons, I imagined that instilling my feminist values in my children would be one of the most rewarding parts of motherhood. I was so excited to share my passion for women’s rights with them and post updates online about their progress along the way. That’s why it’s so goddamn infuriating that my…
Get ready to feel empowered, because a new book that’s perfect for young women is hitting shelves soon! For anyone raising a little feminist out there, you’ll definitely want to get your hands on this future bestseller: This empowering new children’s book teaches young girls that women of all shapes and sizes can hunt…
Listen up, men, because there’s a condescending habit you need to cut out right now. When you automatically assume a position of superiority over women, it belittles our intelligence and invalidates our point of view. That’s why you need to stop telling women to calm down and swim perpendicular to the riptide when you…
Get ready for a new generation of feminists, because there’s a badass new set of books that teaches young girls they can be anything they want to be. Yep, the future of children’s literature is finally here, and we are so here for it: Scholastic is releasing a series about amazing historical princesses and blacking…
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On Saturday, January 20, 2018, women from all across the country will once again take to the streets and protest Donald Trump’s presidency at the second annual Women’s March. This year, though, organizers have added some new safety protocols to make all marchers feel safe: The people behind the Women’s March are…
America is now confronting its endemic sexual harassment problem and finally holding powerful men accountable for their crimes against women in an unprecedented way. Big-name celebrities and media titans are being outed as the sex criminals they truly are, but infuriatingly, exposed serial abusers like Harvey…
When you think of typical Barbie dolls, words like “empowering” and “feminist” might not be the first that come to mind. That’s all about to change, though, because this morning, a brand-new Barbie just hit the market, and it’s going to make you stand up and cheer: Mattel has released a kickass entrepreneur Barbie…
Yesterday, the BBC announced that its next Doctor Who will be a woman. The news that actress Jodie Whittaker would play the titular role quickly enraged a large chunk of the show’s fan base. However, I could not disagree with their anger more. Frankly, as a mother and as someone who strives to be a strong role model…
Across the country and around the world, women are slowly but surely defeating the forces that oppress them, fighting tirelessly for equality. We still have a long way to go, but here’s something that really puts in perspective just how far we’ve come: A mere 75 years ago, the “college girl” category of porn couldn’t…
We all know the story of Mulan, the badass Chinese heroine who disguises herself as a man to fight for her country. But if you thought her story was a thing of the past, think again, because someone got a good look at that old, sick orangutan holed up in the garage, and guess what: Turns out, it’s a lady orangutan!
Dove is no stranger to running empowering advertising campaigns, but their latest effort is definitely their most ambitious and most inspiring yet. In an effort to give every woman the chance to feel valued, the company has taken body positivity to a new level: Dove is now offering to cryogenically freeze women until…
If this story doesn’t put a smile on your face, literally nothing will.
It can be scary to address issues like sexism head-on, but when groups of activists unite and face it together, amazing things can happen. Since their campaign launched yesterday, the incredible women behind #ILookLikeAMarshPerson are doing just that, and they’re turning the tables on sexism in the swamps!
At some point, that well was going to run dry.
Jessica Pinker isn’t just your average mom—she’s also a badass feminist photographer. So, when Jessica talked to her 5-year-old daughter, Emma, about her role models, and no women made the cut, she was understandably shocked. That’s when this mom decided to do something absolutely incredible: She dressed up the…
Okay, I’ll be up front and admit Street Sharks wasn’t exactly the vanguard of the women’s rights movement. That said, here’s what I managed to scrape together to show that Street Sharks was a feminist show years ahead of its time.
