After more than 40 years of activism and high-profile works of art, the legacy of the Guerrilla Girls continues to endure.
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“Fastest Woman in the World” Olympic Champion Wilma Rudolph
WilmaRudolph1940–1994 Born prematurely in St. Bethlehem, Tennessee, Wilma Rudolph overcame multiple childhood illnesses, including polio, to become an Olympic champion in track and field. In the 1960’s games, she became the first…
Sex Worker Mutual Aid Combats Persistent Exclusion of Migrant Massage Workers
Sex worker mutual aid efforts are some of the only resources that sex workers have been able to turn to during these difficult times.
Tradeswoman Judaline Cassidy On Being a Woman in Construction and Building Confidence in Girls
Judaline Cassidy is a feminist plumber, Tradeswomen activist, and public speaker.
The Link Between Museums and Activism
ICOM seeks to bring to light the relationship between politics and art.
Women in the Shadow of the Criminal Justice System
Although men make up the vast majority of prison inmates, it is women who largely bear the brunt of the challenges spurred by the mass incarceration crisis.
Why All Men Should Be Feminists (According to a Male Feminist)
Here’s a piece of advice for you, guys: You don’t need to be ashamed of your privilege—but you need to be aware of it.
Folk Duo Cathy & Marcy On How Music Can Foster Inclusion
Detailing their passion for music and their rise to fame, Grammy-winning folk singers Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer explain the transformative power of music.
What I Learned From Attending the Women’s March in Rome
This year’s women’s march in Rome, headlined by Asia Argento, showed that not everyone is on board with “fourth-wave feminism.” As an event in its own right, rather than a show of support …
Why Conservation Efforts Matter Now More Than Ever
The removal over 2 two million acres of land from national monuments signifies a need to change how we think about conservation efforts around the world.
A Lawyer With A Crazy Idea
Though she doesn’t suffer from mental illness, Eleanor Holmes Norton has dedicated her life to what in the past seemed like a crazy idea: an inclusive country where everyone had equal rights.
Janet Sarbanes Wants Protesters to Persist
In her new story collection, “The Protester Has Been Released,” Sarbanes presents a timely meditation on the dangers of authority, the importance of community, and the wisdom of nature.
How Malala Became the Youngest Person to Receive the Nobel Peace Prize
“We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced.” —Malala Yousafzai, the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize
Harriet Tubman is the New Face of the $20 Bill
In 2020, Harriet Tubman will make history as the first woman on major U.S. currency.