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American students can now define their gender identity on 2 major college applications
Both standardized application forms — which can be sent to more than 600 colleges collectively — will feature updated language that allows applicants to disclose gender identity in greater detail.
By Alex Reed
What I learned about sexual pleasure by tapping virtual vulvas
"Hey! We won! This is like a video game.”
Beyoncé's 'Lemonade' is the powerful message women need
The visual album can inspire women everywhere to cultivate and nurture their own creative impulses.
By Rebecca Ruiz
#Womancard takes aim at Donald Trump's controversial comments
Twitter users try to educate Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump on what it really means to play the "woman's card."
By Rebecca Ruiz
Dating app Bumble just changed for men in a major way
Use it or lose it means more than ever.
Suicides spike for 10 to 14-year-olds
New federal data shows a spike in the number of youth suicides, particularly among 10- to 14-year-old girls.
By Rebecca Ruiz
I conquered impostor syndrome by embracing cannabis
"The cannabis industry is a place where we can all decide what success looks like."
By Jane West
Parents asked to help their 4-year-olds choose their gender
“Please support your child to choose the gender they most identify with."
The Internet has transformed the way we confront sexual harassment
So much has changed since Anita Hill accused Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment in his confirmation hearings in 1991.
By Rebecca Ruiz and Miriam Kramer
Why it's impossible for John Kasich to talk about college rape and alcohol
The presidential candidate said very good things about sexual assault policy, but then waded into the most fraught aspect of the debate.
By Rebecca Ruiz
These charts show just how massive the gender divide in films really is
The numbers don't lie: Female characters speak much less than male ones.
By Sam Haysom
There's no denying the wage gap with #EqualPayDay
Why it's important to remember that omen still earn less than men for similar work.
By Rebecca Ruiz
How to say 'I do' to a feminist wedding
It isn't about making the perfect political choices, but figuring out what's right for you.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Comedian Jen Kirkman takes on street harassment with powerful retweets
Kirkman said she retweeted people's experiences "because it gives every woman a voice."
By Rebecca Ruiz
Your move, U.S. Soccer. You owe female players equal pay.
Obsessing over who generates the most revenue — the men or women — ignores the bigger picture.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Every woman has met a man like Donald Trump
Many women have dealt with someone exactly like Trump at home, work, on social media or in a relationship.
By Rebecca Ruiz
The unique challenges of being a young, female Syrian refugee
The 'lost generation:' Community centers in Lebanon help weary teenage refugees develop resilience and seek empowerment.
By Rebecca Ruiz
The nude birth photo Facebook removed stood for empowerment
A graphic photo shared in a private group raises new questions about when it's appropriate to see the nude female body on social media.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Tennis star says male players deserve more cash than women
Novak Djokovic has seemingly set up camp on the wrong side of the gender pay divide.
By Brian Ries
How to raise a feminist child
These simple strategies will help you raise a child who believes in gender equality.
By Rebecca Ruiz
This lesbian clothing line is as chic as it is powerful
"It's important not to lose the word 'lesbian' from our vocabulary."
By David Yi
Creepy note is the reason women don't trust "nice guys"
Man aggressively claims he's a good guy, prints a flyer to prove it.
Beer and diapers: Baby showers for men more popular than ever
More fathers are getting involved with baby shower festivities, sometimes throwing their own dedicated 'dad-chelor' parties.
When a woman's body at work is seen as a liability, everyone loses
Pregnancy, pumping, menstruation: How do we acknowledge a woman's body at work without further stigmatizing?
By Rebecca Ruiz
