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December 30, 2014 | Chloe Hallinan | Feminism, Gender-based violence, Media, Race/Ethnicity, Violence against women
A Eulogy for Misty Upham
It was recently reported that Misty Upham, an actress best known for her work in Frozen River and August Osage County, was found dead in a ravine. It was later revealed that her death was caused by bl...
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December 28, 2014 | Emma M | Feminism, Media, Violence against women
What Bill Cosby Has Taught Us About Sexual Assault and Power
Bill Cosby, the Jello pudding man and one of America’s most beloved and successful comedians, may have raped and assaulted at least 20 women – women who have, starting in 2002, publicly come forward w...
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December 25, 2014 | Kinder L | Arts and culture, Feminism, Girls
Uncomfortable
In class my professor stated that being comfortable is a key factor to a society evolving. At the time, I took her word for it. But that night as I tried to fall asleep, I couldn’t help but think ...
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December 21, 2014 | Klee | Feminism, Misogyny
On Sexism at Home
I have always tried to be the best person I can be. I'm 16, do well in my homeschooling, don't drink or do drugs. I try to be as respectful as possible to everyone: I consider others, and treat others...
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December 18, 2014 | Chloe Hallinan | Economy, Feminism, Politics
It's A Rich Man's World
Money is usually equated with security and the ability to have a comfortable life. Yet girls are still persistently raised to believe that they may not have control over this reality. We're often told...
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December 16, 2014 | Julie Zeilinger | Arts and culture, Feminism, Gloria Steinem, Media
Dyllan McGee: The Force Behind MAKERS
Like countless aspects of the women’s movement before it, MAKERS, the renowned digital and video storytelling platform of women’s stories, started with Gloria Steinem. More accurately, it started when...
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December 14, 2014 | Emma M | Education, Feminism, Girls
On Growth Mindset: A Thank You Letter To The School That Got It Right
When Laurel School and I met for the first time, I was terrified. I was too shy to speak, too anxious to let go of my parents. I spent the summer before school began feeling worried. My parents, in tu...
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December 11, 2014 | Marie B | Education, Feminism, Girls, Violence against women
Fraternities and Rape Culture
When my sister came home from college the first time, I had so many questions. How were the dorms? How were her friends? Had she met anybody special? She answered them all honestly and had mostly good...
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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 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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