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Ruth Rosen Compares Intimidation, Then and Now

By Hajer Naili ● Arts & Culture ● March 19, 2015

“This is a completely different world,” says the historian, who has written about FBI surveillance of women in the era of J. Edgar Hoover. “There is such an opportunity to destroy people online now in a way that never existed when we were young.”

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Model With Disabilities New Image for Tomboy Shop

By Maggie Freleng ● Arts & Culture ● March 9, 2015

“When you are around Danielle the wheelchair is just an object in the room,” says Tomboy founder Rachel Grossinger. Media psychologists say this kind of diversity in fashion helps everyone challenge unrealistic beauty standards.

Valentine’s Day Rosier for Same-Sex Teen Romance

By Elana Rebitzer & Por Alison Bowen ● Arts & Culture ● February 13, 2015

Greeting cards by global giant Hallmark and boutique companies alike are showing love to LGBT couples and making Cupid’s holiday more big-hearted. One teen in California is planning to make this the year for a grand romantic gesture.

Tsunamika, a Doll of the Tsunami, Turning 10

By Deepa Kandaswamy ● Arts & Culture ● December 16, 2014

Deepa Kandaswamy is an award winning freelance writer based in India. With over 700 articles to her credit published in six continents and a co-author of three books, she specializes in stories about gender, technology, environment, terrorism, health, politics and social issues.

GoldieBlox Builds STEM Interest in Pink Toy Aisle

By Coryn Julien & Por Alison Bowen ● Arts & Culture ● December 3, 2014

Monster dolls and e-toys are increasingly taking over kids’ holiday wish lists. But Barbie also has to reckon with a new line of toys that tempts girls with STEM instead of fashion and pink Corvettes and dream houses.

Muslims Say French Feminism Shuts Them Out

By Hajer Naili ● Arts & Culture ● November 3, 2014

Muslim women’s rights activists say Islam and feminism are often viewed as an impossible combination in western countries. “Muslim feminists are denied existence here,” says one woman.

We Must Hear More from Ferguson’s Mothers

By Kyler Sumter & Por Alison Bowen ● Teen Voices ● August 27, 2014

As a black girl I’m way more interested in how mothers, grandmothers and sisters think we should respond to the protests, anger and distrust in Ferguson, Mo., after the killing of Michael Brown.

Marriage Remains Popular Choice, Though Unknown Why

By Debora L. Spar ● Arts & Culture ● September 28, 2013

Women continue to choose to get married, despite feminism and our economic freedom, says Debora L. Spar in this excerpt from “Wonder Women: Sex, Power and the Quest for Perfection.” Better health and wealth appear to be two benefits from this union.

In Middle East, Femininity Used to Punish Men

By Iqbal Tamimi ● Arts & Culture ● September 10, 2013

A social media campaign started in reaction to a judge’s decision to punish some criminals by dressing them in women’s traditional Kurdish clothing.

Some Hip Hop Guys See Nothing Lyrical About Rape

By Hajer Naili ● Arts & Culture ● April 27, 2013

Activist group UltraViolet just called out hip hop star Rick Ross for his rape-celebrating lyrics and got Reebok to cancel his lucrative partnership deal. Not all rappers’ attitudes are the same, however. Tyson Amir is spreading the message of peace, love and not being confused “with those other dudes.”