In late spring, we started work on a feature that had a simple premise—to stop writing about young women in America right now and start hearing from them. We reached out to student photographers in 22 colleges across the country—from Abilene Christian University to New York University—and asked them to take a portrait of other…
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PHOTO: Mark Wilson/Getty Images In an address to the nation on Monday night, Donald Trump announced plans to commit more troops to Afghanistan and continue the 16-year war. This decision seemed in stark contrast to Trump’s stance on the war in the years leading up to his ascent to the presidency. In 2012, he said…
Read moreGoogle has had a lot going on lately, and some of its most high-profile news doesn’t look great for women—especially those of color. There’s the fallout of a former engineer’s 10-page anti-diversity manifesto, the threat of a class-action lawsuit by 60 women alleging workplace sexism, and a Department of Labor investigation alleging “extreme” pay discrimination…
Read moreDuring the past 24 hours, I’ve read dozens of articles about how women of color are disproportionally exposed to toxic chemicals in beauty products. Every article cited the same source—a commentary published this week in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology—and listed life-threatening side effects. Many went on to explain that women of color…
Read moreIt’s hard to tell with all the dragons and weird time jumps, but Game of Thrones is actually one of the most feminist shows on television. The HBO series features a slew of strong, complex female characters—from Daenerys, the literal Mother of Dragons, to sisters (and real-life BFFs) Arya and Sansa Stark. Hands down, these…
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