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The anti-progressive world of women athletes

Posted on August 6, 2019August 6, 2019
Sofia Santelices

Just a few weeks ago, co-captain of the United States women’s national soccer team, Megan Rapinoe was deeply antigonized by social media for her confidence in her sport—most people interpreting…

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Megan Rapinoe’s confidence is stirring up major toxic masculinity

Posted on July 28, 2019
Sofia Santelices

Megan Rapinoe is the most famous woman athlete today. Co-captain of the Reign FC in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), and playing primarily as a winger, she helped the…

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Stanning misogyny: Why you should stop

Posted on July 20, 2019July 20, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

The general rule for the internet is if someone is #cancelledt, they’re #cancelledt—no questions asked. It’s a toxic culture at worst, but there are people that deserve the label and…

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The Philippines desperately needs the #MeToo movement

Posted on July 14, 2019July 15, 2019
B. del Rio

In Sweden, #MeToo has clearly swept the nation. Last year, a new law was passed by the Swedish Parliament which says that the lack of consent, verbal or physical, constitutes…

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Excuse me, Mr. Panelo, Amal Clooney is more than “pretty” and “sexy”

Posted on July 11, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

When it was announced human rights lawyer Amal Clooney would be representing Maria Ressa, many felt hopeful she’d get justice for the many charges against her. But it seems no…

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This rape case shows misogyny and male privilege are still abound in the #MeToo era

Posted on July 8, 2019July 9, 2019
B. del Rio

Trigger warning: rape, sexual assault Our justice system is still deeply flawed. And despite several movements for social progress, it’s clear we still have a long way to go. In…

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Let’s talk about professionalism and how it becomes a gendered discussion

Posted on June 21, 2019June 21, 2019
B. del Rio

Sexism is still clearly present in our society. In Myanmar, a 28-year-old doctor, Nang Mwe San, claimed that a premiere medical council in their country revoked her license on the…

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We have a problem with Pres. Trump calling Melania “it”

Posted on June 18, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

Absolute pet peeve: When someone doesn’t properly name a woman, especially when they’re being identified based on the accomplishments of their partners. You know what’s worse than that? Referring to anyone as an “it.”

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Posted on June 7, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

In case you didn’t know, we have a newsletter subscription. You might have seen the hyperlink at the bottom of all our articles—including this one.

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Miley Cyrus responds to trolls who think she deserves to be harassed

Posted on June 5, 2019June 5, 2019
B. del Rio

All over the world, it seems consent is still largely a concept that’s too difficult to grasp. Miley Cyrus’ recent trip to Barcelona shows this much. In an upsetting clip…

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The anti-progressive world of women athletes

Megan Rapinoe’s confidence is stirring up major toxic masculinity

Stanning misogyny: Why you should stop

The Philippines desperately needs the #MeToo movement

Excuse me, Mr. Panelo, Amal Clooney is more than “pretty” and “sexy”

This rape case shows misogyny and male privilege are still abound in the #MeToo era

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We have a problem with Pres. Trump calling Melania “it”

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