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Modern feminism is no longer about achieving 'equality'

In her new book, Marcie Bianco makes a compelling call for a collective feminist mindset that leaves behind the idea of equality as the end goal.

Pro-Life Feminists Rear Their Transphobic Heads

At the Pro-Life Women's Conference, the anti-abortion movement tries to rebrand as progressive and inclusive while bashing trans children.

Does Gay Porn Have Us Rethinking Masculinity?

A new study shows that gay porn is even driving how straight guys see themselves -- and that's a good thing.

What Is Toxic Masculinity?

The term has been bandied about a lot since the #MeToo movement began, but what does it really mean and where did it come from? 

Austin Mayor Stands for Truth, Justice, & Female 'Wonder Woman' Screening

Mayor Steve Adler let it be known that misogyny will not stand in his city. 

'Banned words' crossword puzzle mocks Donald Trump's LGBTQ+ censorship in federal government

An LGBTQ+ nonprofit has made a crossword puzzle of the words banned by Donald Trump.

Kellyanne Conway Is Right to Say Much of the Criticism of Her Is 'Gender-Based'

Conway's falsehoods should be placed under a microscope, not her appearance. 

Sorry, Tom Ford, You Don't Need to Bottom to Be Vulnerable

Contrary to an assertion by the gay director and designer, men can identify with the feminist struggle without bending over.

IRS Awards Tax Exempt Status to Transphobic Lesbian-Run 'Pussy Church'

The cisgender women-only faith requires adherents to provide "evidence of a consistent lesbian life" to join.

The many terms the Trump administration really hates

The administration has banned or discouraged the use of hundreds of terms, including "advocate," "LGBT," and "trans."

Kristen Stewart on Her Charlie's Angels Character Being Modern & Queer

Charlie's Angels stars Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska chat with The Advocate about the movie's queer and feminist flourishes. 

Psst … There’s a Radical Notion in a New Report About Gender Language

'To be culturally literate means knowing how to speak the new language of gender,' says consulting firm sparks & honey in a new report. But within its marketing recommendations lies a thought bomb of radicalism that could truly change society.

Op-ed: Why Janet Mock's New Job Gives Me Hope

Janet Mock's appointment as a contributing editor at Marie Claire is a promising turning point for trans women controlling their own stories in media.

GOP Sen. Candidate Better Get His Home-Cooked Dinner Every Night

Trump acolyte Courtland Sykes -- hoping to unseat Sen. Claire McCaskill -- also branded those demanding gender equality as "banshees."

Time for a Catholic Stonewall

The Vatican's latest assault on its gay congregants and priests associates being gay with pedophilia and insults the values of American Catholics. It's time for a Stonewall-sized rebellion in favor of fairness

The tragedy of 4B: Scissoring out the patriarchy, but not scissoring each other

"The irony of 4B is that it doesn’t even scissor out the patriarchy because its logic continues to center it...", writes Marcie Bianco.

Scarlet fever: exploring our fascination, revulsion with blood

A new art exhibit examines long-held fears of violence, illness, and even menstruation.

How Conservatives Are Using ‘Feminism’ to Fight Against LGBTQ Equality

A calculated alliance based on transphobia is fueling the fight against the Equality Act. 

'Lisa Frankenstein' stitches together '80s nostalgia & the female gaze for a dream creature feature

Out director Zelda Williams and writer Diablo Cody have created a monstrous new modern classic.

Women Who Paved the Way: Gender Scientist Anne Fausto-Sterling

Today's queer woman to know in honor of Women's History Month is a scientist, academic, and writer who argued early on that gender exists on a continuum.