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Feminism
In the US South, Just 1 in 5 State Lawmakers Are Women
A record number of women were elected to statehouses last year. But in the Southeast, representation is lagging.
Abolition Is a Global Movement. Here’s What We Learned From Allies Worldwide.
To make abolition possible, grassroots groups of people directly impacted by incarceration must mobilize globally.
Over 140 Prominent Feminist Scholars Demand Ceasefire, End to Occupation in Gaza
The letter has been signed by prominent scholars like Angela Davis.
Sexual Assault and Pay Disparity Spark “Me Too” Moment in Spanish Women’s Soccer
As women soccer players in Spain strike over pay, calls are growing for the head of Spain's soccer federation to resign.
Stabbings Near UC Davis Were Terrifying, But More Policing Won’t Make Us Safer
Student-led care and support work rather than criminalization and prosecution should be our model for safety.
Latin American Feminism Has Much to Teach US Left on How to Fight for Abortion
“Mothers and grandmothers redefined what it means to do politics,” says Camila Valle.
“Woman, Life, Freedom”: Syrian Women Are Rising Up Against Patriarchy
Syrian women are building on the legacy of Kurdish feminism to lead a political and cultural transformation.
Men Dominate the Corporate World, But Replacing Them With Women Isn’t the Answer
Women CEOs are becoming slightly less rare, but more women billionaires won't lead to greater equity for all.
This International Women’s Day, Iranian Feminists Are at the Front Lines
There is much that the global feminist movement can learn from the current women’s struggle in Iran and their vision.
Is Iran in the Midst of a Feminist Revolution?
Many of Iran’s most vocal feminists are languishing in prison. Feminists worldwide should push for their release.