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Trump Is Wrong: We Must Keep Fighting Until Puerto Rico Gets The Help It Needs
Senator Kirsten G...
Oct 13, 2017
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Bernie Sanders Headlining An Event Called The Women's Convention Is Peak 2017
Lily Herman
Oct 12, 2017
Tech
Here’s How To Stand Up, Stare Down Tech’s Anti-Woman Backlash
Alicia Glen
Oct 10, 2017
Strong Opinions
No, ESPN Shouldn't Fire Jemele Hill Over Her Tweets
ESPN anchor Jemele Hill was suspended Monday after allegedly violating the company's social media guidelines for a second time.
by
Andrea González-R...
Music
It's Time For Country Music To Change Its Tune On Guns
Courtney E. Smith is a music writer, editor at Refinery29, and former music programmer. She wrote the book Record Collecting for Girls and her writing on c
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Courtney E. Smith
US News
Republicans Say They Want To Protect Life. Yeah Right.
Lily Herman is a contributing editor at Refinery29. Her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Glamour, Allure, TIME, Newsweek, Fast Company, and Mashable.
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Lily Herman
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After My Mom Survived Sandy Hook, I Thought Things Would Change. ...
As the daughter of the librarian who survived the shooting at Sandy Hook School, I am devastated and utterly heartbroken to learn at least 59 people were k
by
Ashley Cech
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Dear Dana Loesch, Shut Up.
Just hours after news broke that a domestic terrorist killed more than 50 people in a mass shooting in Las Vegas, conservatives were already raring to go o
by
Lily Herman
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Can Taking A Knee Save Our Democracy? Maybe.
It’s not disrespect, but belief in what a flag represents.
by
Vernā Myers
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Can Trump Stop Feuding With NFL Athletes & Pay Attention To Puert...
While my loved ones struggle in the aftermath of the most devastating hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in a century, Trump is busy going after the NFL.
by
Andrea González-R...
News
Betsy DeVos Underestimates The Anti-Rape Movement On Campus
Abbey Childs is a recent graduate from the College of William & Mary and a survivor of sexual assault. In response to her experience, she founded and
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Abbey Childs
Strong Opinions
The Real Danger Of Melania Trump's Anti-Bullying Crusade
Both Melania and Ivanka Trump are the types of women we don’t want to be.
by
Lily Herman
Strong Opinions
This Change In Law Will Save Women's Lives
If a gun is present in the home of a woman who is being abused, it is five times more likely that the woman will be killed.
by
Shannon Watts
Strong Opinions
Living Through The Trump Era Means Being Bored & Terrified At The...
Donald Trump's fire and brimstone rhetoric at the UN today was both boring and terrifying. But that doesn't mean we should stop getting angry.
by
Lily Herman
Work & Money
Hillary Clinton Is Living Donald Trump's Best Life
This morning, Hillary Clinton had a little clapback for Donald Trump, who decided to take time out of his busy day as president of a global superpower to c
by
Lily Herman
Strong Opinions
The Female White House Communications Team Is Just Good Optics
President Donald Trump has stacked his communications team with powerful women at the helm. But, it'd be nice if they advocated for women.
by
Lauren Holter
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Calm Down, Hillary Clinton's Book Isn't Going To Ruin The Democra...
FWIW, Bernie Sanders has published two books in the past nine months.
by
Lily Herman
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"This Is Our Moment To Step Forward": What You Can Do To Defend T...
Today the US Department of Education signaled that the Title IX protections for sexual assault will be rolled back. Title IX prohibits discrimination on th
by
Valerie Jarrett
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Hey, Betsy DeVos: There’s No Such Thing As Calling Out Too Much H...
Lily Herman is a New York-based writer and editor. All opinions are her own. Earlier today, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos put those against campus sexual
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Lily Herman
TV Shows
Last Night’s
Bachelor In Paradise
Was Painfully Misogyni...
Tuesday night showed an extremely disappointing side of the show. Here's how.
by
Lauren Le Vine
Strong Opinions
Want To Make A Difference In Politics? Stop Calling Just Your Fed...
Often people miss out on a whole other part of the political process: interacting with local and state representatives.
by
Lily Herman
Music
The Real Problem With Katy Perry's VMAs Hosting Performance
Katy Perry got political at the MTV VMAs, but we wish she'd do this instead.
by
Michaela Rollings
Strong Opinions
It's A Disgrace That Trump Pardoned A Man Who Terrorized Latinxs ...
Trump's decision to pardon a man who violated the civil rights of people of color is his most egregious endorsement of white supremacy and racism yet.
by
Andrea González-R...
Strong Opinions
The Women’s March Was Just The Beginning
We have to recruit and support more women running for office at every level of government.
by
Jess O’Connell
Strong Opinions
It's Complicated: White Women, White Men & White Supremacy
It's past time to stay vigilant and support each other.
by
Jamia Wilson
Strong Opinions
Hey Trump, Heather Heyer Was So Much More Than Just "Beautiful"
Heather Heyer was a brave woman who died fighting for what she believes in. Why did Trump have to bring up her looks?
by
Andrea González-R...
Culture
We Need To Talk About The Anti-Semitism At The Charlottesville Pr...
This weekend, self-identifying white nationalists, white supremacists, and neo-Nazis marched on the University of Virginia campus in Charlottesville and vi
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Lily Herman
Strong Opinions
Dear Republicans, "Family Values" Are Dead
A.J. Delgado is being criticized for not aligning with Republican "family values." Let's get one thing straight: Family values are dead.
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Lauren Holter
Strong Opinions
Why The Hell Isn't Congress Paying Its Interns?
About 58% of senators and 90% of representatives offer unpaid internships. They should know better.
by
Andrea González-R...
Strong Opinions
PSA: Black People Do Not Go To College For Free
I don't think all white people think Black people went to college for free, and I don't think people believe it everywhere. But where they do, it matters.
by
Ashley C. Ford
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