This is Part 2 in a short series exploring sexist attitudes in the Netflix original series 13 Reasons Why. If you haven’t already, read Part 1 first. Related: 13 Reasons Why Teenagers Need Feminism (Part 1) More Feminist Lessons in Netflix Original Series 13 Reasons Why While I try to avoid specific spoilers, obviously there are… [Read More]
13 Reasons Why Teenagers Need Feminism (Part 1)
Content warning: Misogynistic language, discussions of sexual assault. This post contains affiliate links. Am I the only one obsessed with the new Netflix series 13 Reasons Why? Based on my limited data set of Facebook friends, at least a few of you share my strong feelings. Thirteen Reasons Why started as a young adult novel,… [Read More]
3.3 Million Women Marched. Now What?
Last Saturday, between 3.3 million and 4.6 million people around the world participated in the Women’s Marches. This is possibly the largest day of demonstration in US history. Honestly, the sheer number of people willing to demonstrate their commitment to women’s rights astounds me. I feel incredibly encouraged by the success of last weekend. I… [Read More]
The Abortion I Almost Had
Note: Since I am largely co-mingling my own story within the greater story of reproductive rights, I’m using feminine words to refer to people with uteruses. However, I know that not only women can get pregnant. For more on this, check out “4 Ways to Be Gender Inclusive When Discussing Abortion.” It was Christmastime. Dan… [Read More]
Even More Reasons Why I’m a Feminist
As y’all might have noticed, I no longer blog every single Friday on feminist issues. Writing a weekly post on feminism started to burn me out. However, I still plan to continue writing a few feminist blog posts every month. Plus my weekly newsletter, Friday’s The F-Word, has re-launched! 2017 is still new and shiny,… [Read More]
16 Times Women Kicked Ass in 2016
2016 has been a long and challenging year. From David Bowie and Alan Rickman, to Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, beloved celebrities have died all year long, leaving many of us feeling unexpectedly bereft. Donald Trump somehow won the presidential election. Brock Turner raped a woman and served a measly few months in a local… [Read More]