#926 Boys will be boys but we can change what that means (Patriarchy)
Today, instead of trying to convince you of the benefits of feminism, I’m just going to show you the horrors (for everyone) of patriarchy.
Read more#916 The history and current state of abortion (Reproductive Justice)
Today we listen to some of the stories behind the policies and personal choices being made about abortion in America
Read more#911 Emasculation Nation (Rape and Intimate Partner Violence)
Today we take a look at some of the causes and consequences of anti-feminism, rape and intimate partner violence
Read moreHow Patricia Arquette's words started a conversation that revealed an often-invisible divide within feminism
We at Best of the Left created a Storify of the conversation between Nicole Sandler, Elon James White and others regarding Patricia Arquette's comments back stage at the Oscars. These events took place 3 weeks ago from the time of this posting, my intention is not to stir up an old debate but to archive it in a way that I hope some will find instructive and enlightening. - Jay!
Read more#900 Stuff we shouldn’t have to explain anymore (Feminism)
Today we get some reminders about what feminism is and what it isn’t, plus make an effort to explain the pay gap in ways that, at long last, everyone can understand
Read more#885 A guide to doing it all wrong (The UVA Story - Rape Culture)
Today we take a look at the fallout from a badly reported case of rape at a UVA frat house. Rolling Stone seemed to be trying to help but with a completely upside-down approach of how to expose the problems of rape culture, compounded by one journalistic blunder after another, they only succeeded in making the problem worse.
Read more#876 Hey girl, you want me to respect your personal space? (Street Harassment)
Today we take a look at why street harassment, from the most vile to the most seemingly innocuous, is holding back the fight for equality and making half the population feel like targets for abuse
Read more#870 Don't police me, bro! (Feminism)
Today we take a look at a variety of ways that (mostly) men attempt to police the actions and choices of (mostly) women, causing nothing but damage as a result
Read more#858 The fight for fundamental equality (Abortion Rights)
Today we take a look at some of the fights being waged, setbacks and successes of the abortion rights movement
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