Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at a year old, I have lived with a disability my entire life. But that’s not what compelled me to become an activist. What politicized me… Continue reading A New Disabled South
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Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at a year old, I have lived with a disability my entire life. But that’s not what compelled me to become an activist. What politicized me… Continue reading A New Disabled South
By Regina Afanwi Young In honor of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Regina Afanwi Young shares how we can break taboos around menstruation and support girls with the resources they need.… Continue reading My Period Story Will Change Perceptions
By Nina Grant We want to show that…life will go on. We will win [the war] and we can beat the enemy, whether it’s with a paintbrush or with weapons.… Continue reading Women Using Art and Culture to Build Peace in Ukraine
By Alyssa Lizarraga In March 2022, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida House Bill 1467, which, among other conditions, requires all schoolbooks to be reviewed by a district-appointed “media specialist” to… Continue reading Bleaching Bookshelves: An Analysis of Recent Book Bans in America
By Katie Fleischer As families across the U.S. celebrate Mother’s Day, millions of low-income Americans are struggling to pay their bills, make rent, and put food on the table. Now,… Continue reading Celebrate Mother’s Day by Listening to Guaranteed Income Recipients
By Velu Ochoa Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women in the United States have been fighting for equality and justice for generations. From advocating for immigrant rights to combating… Continue reading Asian American and Pacific Islander women fighting for equality in the U.S.
The Representation Project’s #AllBodies Report was recently featured in a Healthline article about the impact of inadequate fat representation. Our 2022 report examined representations of fat women and girls in… Continue reading The Importance of Fat Representation
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the American Psychological Association is making sure that women of diverse backgrounds feel heard and validated by their therapists with revamped guidelines for… Continue reading Addressing Sexism and Bias in Mental Health Therapy
By Roxy Szal and Oliver C. Haug The Senate on Thursday had its first vote on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in 40 years. Republican opposition meant that S.J. Res.… Continue reading Republicans Block Senate Vote on ERA—But Advocates Vow to Continue the Fight
By Ava Lee-Green Women’s and girls’ participation in sports is on the rise. With the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup right around the corner, there has been a lot of… Continue reading Feminism in Sports: the Breakthroughs and the Setbacks
