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How Nudism And Naturism Inform My Feminism   

What struck me the first time I embraced nudism was the sense that all societal codes—including those governing the patriarchy—were gone.

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More Than a Superhero: How Wonder Woman Shaped Feminism

Tonight, Marvel will debut its female-centric show Agent Carter. Before her, one woman started it all.

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From Etta To Brandy: 12 Undervalued Black Women Of Rock 

Genre boundaries are conscious of race—and, in the case of rock, conscious of gender too.

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Sony's Cancellation Of The Interview Sheds Light On North Korea's Violent Ways

A chilling Hollywood battle has put this totalitarian country in the spotlight.

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Study Reveals Sexual Harassment Leads To "Insidious Trauma"

Now, what can we do to leverage this research into action?

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Rachel Maddow Fights The Censoring Of Arizona Biology Students' Textbooks

Rachel Maddow just owned conservative Arizona school board members.

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Racial Diversity FTW: Get Ready For More Emojis Of Color

In honor of the decision to racially diversify emojis, we bring you a history of the now seemingly omnipresent symbols.

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Of Short Skirts And Stewardesses: Jet Sex Reveals The Sexist History Of The Airline Industry

Successful stewardess applicants had to be pretty white women, 21 to 28 years old, and could not exceed 125 pounds on a 5’6” frame.

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