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Long-Term, What Should We Take Away From L’Affaire Arquette?
February 26, 2015 By erintothemax 2 Comments
For a second, it seemed like Patricia Arquette might be the new hero of the feminist movement. After using her Oscar acceptance speech to call for equal rights for women, later that evening she expanded on her remarks backstage. “It’s time for all … the gay people and people of color that we’ve all fought for […]
Video: Insurance Companies Screwing Up On Birth Control
February 19, 2015 By erintothemax 3 Comments
There have been reports of insurance companies failing their obligation to cover birth control — specifically the NuvaRing — under the Affordable Care Act. I recently spoke with an investigative reporter about this issue, and you can watch the video here. Take a look and let me know what you think!
What To Make Of A Woman Apologizing For Herself
January 28, 2015 By erintothemax 15 Comments
I have died a little, several times, hearing a smart woman apologize for sharing her opinion. Throw me six feet under so long as you’ll send a hot vampire who cares about feminism. It’s not just “I’m sorry, but,” at the beginning of a sentence. These apologies also show up mid-conversation stream as “I’m rambling, […]
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How To Be An Amazing Feminist If You Are A Man
January 12, 2015 By erintothemax 6 Comments
Men who are feminists. Feminists who are men. From UN Women’s HeForShe campaign to President Obama calling only on women at one (note: one) press conference to Aziz Ansari going all feminist on David Letterman, mass culture is ready to declare everyday Valentine’s Day for those men who believe in the inherent dignity and equality of […]
You Should Start A Feminist Blog
November 12, 2014 By erintothemax 17 Comments
How do you be a writer? You write. How do make change? You speak up. And that, my friends, is why you should start a blog. The written word is an intensely powerful thing, and it plays an important role in social change. Especially for feminism. Writing can be a more accessible way to reach […]
Working With Police: How To Get A Permit For Your Demonstration
September 10, 2013 By erintothemax 4 Comments
The modern women’s movement, as connected by the Internet, is damn good at identifying the need for physical, in-person demonstrations and getting people to show up for them. As a general matter, however, there is less confidence in getting permits, working with police and the logistical side of getting boots in the streets. This process […]
It Is Extremely Important To Believe In Yourself
Never Doubt You Can Make Change
I believe in you. I believe in you so much. Shit, woman, it doesn’t matter: You can make change whether or not your parents think you’ll amount to anything, your boss treats you like a pile of dirt, your teacher or professor thinks you are the second coming of some debunked mental health condition, your boyfriend (oh, God, your boyfriend) wants to be supportive but just doesn’t get it, your girlfriend believes in you against the wishes of everyone else, anything or everything or nothing at all, you … [Keep Reading ...]
On Nostalgia In Feminism
March 4, 2015 By erintothemax 2 Comments
It is dangerous to present progress for women as an achievement of the past, but hey, it happens all the time. Today’s women’s movement is rife with nostalgia. My argument is not that sharing stories is bad, nor that people with wisdom and experience to share are useless; in fact, education about the women’s movement throughout history […]