The F Word - Feminism - and All Things Women

"The click! of recognition, that parenthesis of truth - the moment that brings a gleam to our eyes and means the revolution has begun"

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Visibility is necessary #TransgenderDayofVisibility

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Happy International Women’s Day 2016!

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So many badass women

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An Open Letter To Gloria Steinem On Intersectional Feminism - The Establishment

Your comment about Bernie supporters is indicative of a larger ideological issue.

“I’m still grateful for the path you blazed—but more and more, you and I are living in different worlds.”

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Hari Nef is one of the most badass and brilliant women around. Listen to what she has to say (via HuffPost Live)

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Gloria Steinem on the Unending Fight for Women’s Rights

The two longtime friends discuss everything from rap names to the moments that spurred them to action.

Two of the most fabulously amazing and empowering women in American history.

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Famous quotes, the way a woman would have to say them during a meeting.

I'm sorry to cut you off there, Dave.

Too real

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I support Planned Parenthood.

Because without it, women all over the country would be left without basic healthcare… And basic bodily autonomy.

Let’s review PP’s services:

38% - STD testing and treatment for all genders

34% - Birth control (that’s where we prevent unintended pregnancies, valiant “pro-life” folks)

15% - Cancer screenings/prevention

9% - General women’s health and prenatal services

3% - Abortion (which receives ZERO government funding)

1% - Other health services (including adoption referrals and family practice services)

When someone votes to defund Planned Parenthood, they’re not actually defunding abortion. They’re fighting to end affordable healthcare for women across the board.

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Now is the time to make your voice heard. The House has voted to defund PP, but the Senate and the President can still crush that bill.

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BOOM. #NotoriousRBG

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“Herself is a gesture to women for women by women; a chance to witness the female form in all its honesty without the burden of the male gaze, without the burden of appealing to anyone. These women are simply & courageously existing, immortalized within these photos. Within their words, their experiences and stories are offered on Herself in the hopes of encouraging solidarity – that maybe we as women will take comfort in the triumphs of others rather than reveling in each other’s defeats. Let us reclaim our bodies. Let us take them back from those who seek to profit from our insecurity.”

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"What do you hope girls take away from watching [Agent Carter]?" (x)

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Demand Better Media in 2015

While we have a lot to celebrate in 2014, some things aren’t changing fast enough. We all – men and boys, women and girls – must combat harmful stereotypes and demand better representation in our media and culture at large. Join the campaign: http://bit.ly/1DaWS9K

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Your 2015 Queer Lady TV Epic Infographic

"Queer female characters are becoming more than just vanilla statistics. But we still have a long, uphill climb ahead of us as we advocate for more queer women of color, more trans characters, more trope-smashing, and moreleading characters who are queer."

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17 Badass Women You Probably Didn't Hear About In 2014

Badass women alert

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"In 1998, TIME Magazine declared feminism dead. Nearly 15 years later, it wondered if instead, perhaps feminism should be banned. Constantly on attack from all sides, feminism has spent the past few decades proving its importance and relevance over and over and over again. If there's one thing history has taught us, it's that the backlash against feminism will always be a measure of our success. That's the thing with progress — it is perceived as a threat by those too weak to embrace equality. Indeed, it's clear 2014 was a historic one for feminism. Women stood up for their rights, challenged stereotypes, fought for recognition and took control of the dialogue. The following is a non-exhaustive list of some of the most iconic feminist moments this year." - Elizabeth Plank, Mic

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