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  1. Teaching My Mixed-Race Daughter About Activism“Being an activist while trying to preserve the beautiful optimism that my 9-year-old carries so gracefully on her shoulders can be difficult.”
    By Brooke Williams
  2. women’s march 2017
    If This Was Your First March, Don’t Stop NowThe work didn’t end on Saturday.
    By Ann Friedman
  3. first person
    A March Can Change Your LifeLooking back to 2004 — and ahead to January 21.
    By Ann Friedman
  4. Here’s What to Do After You’ve Called Paul Ryan About Planned ParenthoodAnother opportunity to turn anger into action.
    By Dayna Evans
  5. politics
    Celebrities and Activists Have a Message for Congress: ‘Stand Up for Us’Rosie Perez, Keegan-Michael Key, Tavi Gevinson, and Sally Field call on Congress to oppose Trump in a new video.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  6. activism
    Here’s How Women Artists Are Reacting to a Donald Trump PresidencyComics artists and illustrators are creating a newspaper called Resist! that’s equal parts emotional outpouring and call to action.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  7. activism
    How a Seasoned Activist and a College Senior Organized a Major ProtestOn December 12, women nationwide are planning to strike.
    By Dayna Evans
  8. activism
    How to Support the Standing Rock Protesters If You Can’t Make It to North DakotaSend money, not supplies.
    By Nicola Fumo
  9. google doctivism
    Here’s Exactly What to Say While Calling Your Congressperson About Donald Trump“Hi, my name is ____, and I’m a constituent.”
    By Catie L'Heureux
  10. reproductive rights
    Two Irish Women Are Live-Tweeting Their Trip to the UK for an Abortion“Two women, one procedure, 48 hours away from home.”
    By Jenni Miller
  11. black lives matter
    WNBA Players Won’t Be Fined for Anti-Violence Shirts After AllThe altered shirts worn during pregame warm-ups landed players in hot water.
    By Jenni Miller
  12. take action
    Events Crop Up in Response to Brock Turner Sentence A letter-writing party and a hex gathering.
    By Hilary Weaver
  13. mental health
    If Your Campus Activism Is Giving You Panic Attacks, Take a BreakYour own well-being has to come first.
    By Jesse Singal
  14. calendar girls
    The Angelina Jolie of China on Fame and PowerA rare interview with activist actress Yao Chen. 
    By Kathleen Hou
  15. sex workers rights
    Big Bad Rent Boys, Sad Little Call Girls, and the Language of Sex WorkThe language of decriminalizing sex work.
    By Lily Burana
  16. human rights
    Amnesty International Recommends Decriminalizing Sex WorkThe human-rights organization voted in favor of full decriminalization today.
    By Erica Schwiegershausen
  17. activism
    Lena Dunham Doubled Down on Her Stance Against Decriminalizing Sex WorkShe reiterated her opposition to an Amnesty International proposal in a series of tweets.
    By Erica Schwiegershausen
  18. activism
    What’s the Right Way to Protect Sex Workers?A call girl, a serial killer, and the problem with Hollywood activism.
    By Lily Burana
  19. birthdays
    Malala Marked Her First Day of Adulthood by Opening a School The Nobel Peace Prize–winning activist spent the day with Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
    By Erica Schwiegershausen
  20. letter writing campaigns
    Meryl Streep Reminds Congress We Need an ERAShe sent a letter to every member of Congress asking them to revive it.
    By Erica Schwiegershausen
  21. speeches
    Lena Dunham on Why She’s an Imperfect Feminist“I always tell people that there is no such thing as a perfect feminist, and I am no exception.”
    By Valentina I. Valentini
  22. q&a
    Meet the Teenage Sisters With an App to Prevent Police BrutalityIma and Asha Christensen made really good use of their summer vacation.
    By Allison P. Davis
  23. twitter feminism
    Can Feminist Hashtags ‘Dismantle the State’?Or will feuds dismantle #TwitterFeminism?
    By Maureen O'Connor
  24. activism
    Sex Strike in Colombia Sees ResultsFor now, at least.
    By Erica Schwiegershausen
  25. malala yousafzai
    Malala Yousafzai Is Your ChampionA 16-year-old Pakistani activist is made of eloquence and wisdom.
    By Maggie Lange