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June 05, 2015 | Shazdeh Omari | International, Violence against women
Searching for good news in the fight against rape

We began 2015 by looking at underreported stories of rape and sexualized violence around the world. Cases involving sexualized violence against women—its aftermath, its consequences—were falling below the public’s radar. Now, six months in, we thought we’d take a look at some of the good things that have happened—the steps forward in the march to end sexualized violence globally.

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June 04, 2015 | Julie Zeilinger | Feminism, Health, Science and tech
How Teens Are Using Technology To Combat Mental Illness
There are plenty of reasons why far too many of the 1 in 5 teens who have mental health disorders don't receive treatment. The stigma and shame that surround the disorder — especially as it pertains t...
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June 02, 2015 | Molly H | Feminism, Media, Misogyny
Abercrombie and Ditch? Why Abercrombie and Hollister Are Ditching Sexualization
Academics, parenting blogs, and activists have protested the media's inappropriate and gross hypersexualization of girls. Nearly every TV commercial I watch or department store I visit reminds me of t...
WMC News & Features
June 02, 2015 | Soraya Chemaly | Violence against women
Supreme Court makes it harder to convict for online threats

The Court reversed a conviction, but avoided First Amendment questions. Two feminist legal experts weigh in on what yesterday’s Elonis decision means.

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May 31, 2015 | Martine K | Feminism, Politics, Violence against women
What You Need To Know About The Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act
On April 22nd, after nearly six weeks of delay, the Senate finally passed the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act. This bill will provide harsher penalties for perpetrators of trafficking, hold pat...
WMC News & Features
May 29, 2015 | Jayda Evans | Economy, Sports
The money factor in women's pro basketball

The best player in the world is being paid to sit on the bench. What does this mean?

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May 29, 2015 | Taina Bien-Aime, Karen Tramontano, Susan Solomon | Politics, Robin Morgan
WMC Live #127: Susan Solomon, Taina Bien-Aimé, Karen Tramontano. (Original Airdate 5/30/2015)
Robin praises Ireland's marriage equality passage but mourns their abortion ban. Guests: Karen Tramontano on making policy answerable to poor people; Taina Bien-Aimé on sexual exploitation; Susan Solomon's 7 ways to get more women into science.
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May 29, 2015 | Priyali Sur | International, Violence against women
‘I was like his sex slave and not his wife’: An Indian woman tries to criminalize marital rape

In India, it is legal to rape your wife. And as of last month, when a government minister explained why he thought the issue can’t be remedied in his country, marital rape is back in the news.

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May 28, 2015 | Hilary W | Arts and culture
Love For A Season
My prom dress was too big to fit into the car. I worked my hands around the silky tulle of the rhinestone-studded gown and gathered the fabric into my lap. But as the car picked up speed down the hill...
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May 26, 2015 | Emma M | Feminism, Gender-based violence, Media
What Happens When Women Publicly Stand Up For Themselves
Women are disrespected far too often. They're frequently interrupted, talked over, or directly insulted. So, it is particularly satisfying — even cathartic — when a woman publicly takes a stand agains...
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May 25, 2015 | Marianne I | Feminism, Media, Science and tech
These Ten Tumblr Posts Were My Feminist Education
I wasn’t introduced to the notion of feminism, the discussion of equal rights or the culture of slut shaming until recently. I’ve never had a classroom debate about whether or not men should be called...
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May 22, 2015 | Rev. Jennifer Danielle Crumpton | Politics, Religion, Robin Morgan
WMC Live #126: Former President Jimmy Carter, Jennifer Crumpton. (Original Airdate 5/23/2015)
Exclusive: Former President Jimmy Carter and Robin speak at the first World Summit on Sexual Exploitation, The Carter Center, Atlanta (Courtesy of the Carter Center). Guest Jennifer Crumpton on her book, "Femmevangelical." Plus Surrealism Corner.
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May 22, 2015 | Mary C. Curtis | Economy
Harriet Tubman on the $20: Token gesture, or a good start?

The campaign to put a woman’s face on the $20 bill has provoked both support and skepticism. Mary C. Curtis considers: is it a good idea?

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May 21, 2015 | Abby S. | Feminism, Violence against women
The Major Problems With How We Discuss Men and Sexual Assault
Trigger Warning: In this post, I will be writing about rape and sexual assault, particularly in the case of female survivors and male aggressors. As a heterosexual, cisgender female, this is the dynam...
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May 20, 2015 | Holly Kearl |
Military sexual assault: Betrayal and retaliation for service members

A new report by Human Rights Watch reveals that when U.S. service members report sexual assault, they are far more likely to experience retaliation than to see justice.

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May 19, 2015 | Allie J. | Body image and body standards, Education, Feminism, Girls
Why Sexist Dress Codes Have Got To Go
Shopping for school clothes was a nightmare in high school. Attending a private Christian school with a strict dress code, I had a lot of rules to follow: No jeans, sweat pants, yoga pants, or anythin...
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May 17, 2015 | Erin C. | Feminism, Health
Breaking Down Gender Stereotypes About Mental Illness
Close your eyes for a second and think about depression. What comes to mind? Chances are, it’s a girl (maybe with her head in her hands). Perhaps she appears as a dark silhouette, curled up in the fet...
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May 14, 2015 | Morgan K | Arts and culture, Feminism, Media, Misogyny
Margaret Keane and the Countless Invisible Female Artists
Our generation may not be too familiar with the haunting "Keane Eyes" which were ubiquitous in the 1950s and 60s. Those dark, doe-eyed figures found their way into print and media, living rooms and co...
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May 14, 2015 | Chagmion Antoine | Gender-based violence, International, Violence against women
The woman charged with stopping rape in Congo: A Q&A with Jeanine Mabunda

When Congolese President Joseph Kabila tapped 49-year-old Jeanine Mabunda Lioko, a finance executive and a member of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Congo, to be his special representative on sexualized violence in July 2014, UN representatives hailed the appointment as a “new dawn” in the fight to end rape and child recruitment in the country’s 20-year conflict.

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May 13, 2015 | Emily Wilson | Media, Violence against women
Filmmaker who gives voice to “rebels” spotlights the work of helping girls escape abuse

The newest project by Kim Longinotto, recently honored at the San Francisco International Film Festival, reflects her longtime interest in changemakers.

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May 12, 2015 | Mackenzie H | Body image and body standards, Feminism, Health, Sports
The Problem With 'Strong Is The New Skinny'
The “ideal figure” of a woman has changed a lot over the years. But beauty has undeniably always been determined in relation to patriarchal standards. During the Italian Renaissance, fuller figures w...
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May 10, 2015 | Julie Zeilinger | Economy, Education, Feminism
The Conversation All Rising College Freshwomen Need To Have
If you’re anything like me, words like “fiscal” and “economic” and “marketplace” have always been like a Muggle version of the Petrificus Totalus curse. Despite my disdain for the stereotype of women ...
WMC Live
May 08, 2015 | Valerie Hudson, Ann Kansfield, Leslee Udwin | Health, Politics, Robin Morgan
WMC Live #125: Rev. Ann Kansfield, Valerie Hudson, Leslee Udwin. (Original Airdate 5/9/2015)
Robin on "Mother's Day," Carly Fiorina's candidacy, and mental health. Guests: Rev. Ann Kansfield, first woman chaplain (and a lesbian!) in NYC's Fire Department; Valerie Hudson on "WomanStats"; Leslee Udwin on her banned film "India's Daughter".
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May 07, 2015 | Caroline V | Feminism, Violence against women
Even If They Don't Ask, Do Tell.
I’ve always thought of myself as a very strong, independent, and at times, outspoken young woman. I was confident in my voice and in myself, certain that I would never find myself in a situation with ...
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May 05, 2015 | Maddie J | Feminism, Misogyny, Online harassment, Science and tech
The Truth About Being A Woman On The Internet
The Internet is incredible. Our generation has seemingly limitless access to information and can connect with people anywhere in the world in an unprecedented way. It has given people the opportunity ...
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