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December 11, 2014 | Jamie Hagen | LGBTQIA, Violence against women
The missing group of victims in conflict-related violence

At the age of 18, Leyla’s three-year lesbian relationship was discovered. She ran away to Baghdad from her home in the conservative Iraqi city of Basra, though her girlfriend wasn’t able to escape. Staying behind turned out to be deadly.

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December 10, 2014 | Elayne Clift |
Where Are the Facts on Breast Implants?

As numbers of women getting breast implants continue to increase, researchers and advocates are voicing concern about their safety.

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December 09, 2014 | Carolina G | Education, Feminism, Media, Online harassment, Violence against women
Laci Green: The Feminist Best Friend You've Always Wanted
If you haven't already heard of Laci Green, your life is about to change. The 25-year-old sex positivity educator and vlogger is the awesome, feminist big sister you’ve always wanted. And all of her c...
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December 07, 2014 | Celeste Y | Education, Feminism, Race/Ethnicity
On Having Exclusively White, Male Professors
Academia was introduced to me as an essential part of life at a young age. I have been lucky enough to have been educated in environments in which curiosity was encouraged – a value that has shaped my...
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December 04, 2014 | Chloe Hallinan | Education, Feminism
Lost Women of History: Boudicca
Editor’s note: I have always been a strong proponent of making education about, celebration of, and respect for history a significant part of the feminist movement. The entire first chapter of A Littl...
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December 04, 2014 | Asha French |
The Women of "Dear White People"
The author explores a missed opportunity in a film about identity.
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December 02, 2014 | Pippa B | Body image and body standards, Feminism, Girls, Media
Is This Barbie Alternative Really Progress?
Lammily, a crowdfunded plastic doll based on the proportions of an average 19-year-old girl (according to CDC data), has been named the new Barbie by dozens of top publications. Trading a tiny waist a...
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November 30, 2014 | Cheyenne T | Feminism, Media, Politics, Race/Ethnicity, Violence against women
Black Lives Matter: Black Women In Revolution
Though there has been a recent frenzy of media coverage surrounding police violence against black men in America,  the murder of black bodies by this society is not a new issue. Beyond police brutalit...
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November 27, 2014 | Holly L | Body image and body standards, Economy, Feminism, Media
The Mannequin Does Not Control Us
The mannequin has been a popular topic for debate for years, but has recently reached the headlines once again. Specifically, Topshop stores across the UK are under scrutiny for mannequins that appear...
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November 25, 2014 | Lana S | Education, Feminism, Media, Misogyny, Violence against women
What Are You Teaching Your Children?
Sometimes I walk into my high school and realize that the young boys and girls who surround me will grow up and have children of their own. Just like we learn from our parents, so will our future chil...
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November 25, 2014 | Alexis McCombs |
Female Sports Reporters Finding a New Voice
A new show on CBS Sports is giving female sports reporters greater visibility by placing them front and center.
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November 24, 2014 | Lauren Wolfe | International, Violence against women
Can media keep violence against women in focus for at least #16Days?

With the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence starting tomorrow, November 25, I thought I’d share some of my favorite recent reads on gender-based violence, whether close to home or far afield.

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November 23, 2014 | Martine K | Feminism, Media, Science and tech
The Problem With Gender Psychology
Before I took a gender psychology class, I assumed that the field was pro-feminist. I was not so pleasantly surprised to learn how little the field has done to promote gender equality. For example, th...
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November 20, 2014 | Angela Bonavoglia |
The Synod’s Final Document: Where Are the Women?

The author of “Good Catholic Girls: How Women Are Leading the Fight to Change the Church” reveals the deep flaws in the bishops’ recent assembly on the family.

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November 20, 2014 | Briana N | Economy, Feminism
PR: An Industry Full of Women, Run by Men
It's a well known fact that women still face inequality like sexism and discrimination in the workplace. However, while we often focus on the dismal representation of women in STEM fields or at the to...
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