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Feminism
Intersectionality Is a Hot Topic — and So Is the Term’s Misuse
Author Jennifer C. Nash pushes the boundaries of Black feminism’s engagement with intersectionality.
Rojava Defends Feminist Revolution Against Turkish Invaders
The Turkish assault unleashed deadly violence against civilians and threatens Rojava’s radical democratic project.
1970s Activism Laid Foundation for Today’s Prison Abolitionist Feminism
Grassroots feminist activism in the 1970s resisted the inclusion of imprisonment and policing in their struggles.
How Feminists Resisted Prisons and Policing in the 1970s
“All Our Trials” offers a history of feminists who challenged the idea that the state could end gender violence.
Ayn Rand’s Legacy of Unifying Social Cruelty
Trump is not the only Republican who mistakenly envisages himself as an Ayn Rand hero.
Meet the Underground Feminist Group That Provided Abortions Before “Roe”
In 1969, a group of women in Chicago decided to take matters into their own hands.
Daenerys Targaryen Was Never a Liberator
“Game of Thrones” failed its fans, but Dany was never a hero.
To Conjure the Future We Want, We Need a Revolution of the Heart
As we rise up to co-create new social contracts, let us draw upon our intersecting spiritual antecedents.
“Feminist Freedom Warriors” Project Seeks to Build Global Solidarity
The project highlights how even in these dark times, another world is possible.
Feminists and Trans Activists Rise Against State Violence in Argentina
Activists say gendered/sexualized violence and economic distribution are intertwined forms of state violence.