YES! Must-Reads: Resist Like a Woman
For Women’s History Month, YES! is highlighting stories of women change-makers, freedom fighters, and innovators.
Women
The Equal Rights Issue Facing Straight Couples (in Bed)
Data shows that straight, cisgender women are much less likely to have orgasms during sex than their cis male partners. Is it possible to remedy this erotic inequality?
In Pursuit of Liberated Mothering
Cross-cultural dialogue, especially among moms of color, can build new narratives that challenge the legacies of white supremacy and foster healing.
Menopause Matters
The end of menstruation has been stigmatized and misunderstood. The “menopausal multiverse” can change that.
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Sidesteps the Issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Despite its flaws, advocates hope the film will promote awareness and understanding of the complex MMIW issue
How American Institutions Are Failing Teenage Girls
And in spite of that, girls are increasingly outcompeting boys and turning into future leaders.
Men Are in a Loneliness Epidemic. Should Women Care?
Caring is a tricky word for many women, as it brims with gendered expectations of labor, open availability, and mental load.
Making Legal Abortion Accessible in India
Rural healthcare workers in India are fighting to overcome stigma and systemic shortcomings to help patients.
For a Just Transition, Recruit More Women Electricians
The U.S. is finally moving away from fossil fuels, but there aren’t enough electricians to do the job.
Cheat Codes for Domestic Violence Survivors
Seeking safety and support when fleeing domestic violence can feel like navigating a terrifying video game—but there are “cheat codes” and secret power-ups to be unlocked, if you know the right words.
Indigenous Women Remain Unbroken
Native journalist Angela Sterritt highlights the strength and brilliance of Indigenous women as she investigates the cases of those who have gone missing or been murdered.
Turning Grief Into Healing
A mother, author, and advocate reflects on her own journey out of domestic violence in hopes of helping others break free.
Embracing Financial Protections for Abuse Survivors
Even after leaving a domestic violence situation, survivors are often saddled with mountains of debt incurred by their abusers. Can a new California law offer protections?
Doulas Work on the Front Lines of the Climate Crisis
As trusted community figures, doulas are increasingly helping their clients stay safe during heat waves, hurricanes, and wildfires, all of which put pregnant people at higher risk.
Beyond BMI: A New Book Embodies Fat Liberation
Evette Dionne’s new and highly personal book pushes back against cultural and medical fat shaming.
Intersectional Activism in a Post-Roe World
Abortion bans tend to disproportionately impact vulnerable populations in low-income, rural communities. Here’s how young people of color are fighting back.
The Underground Economy of Unpaid Care
More than 40 million people provide unpaid care for adults. My mother was one of them.
Restorative Justice Approaches to Intimate Partner Violence
Given the escalation of this problem during the pandemic, it’s time to fund more effective responses to domestic violence that truly make our families and communities safer.
How I Found Hope in the Black Madonna
Christena Cleveland on her pilgrimage to find the sacred Black feminine.
Garment Workers Organize to End Wage Theft
A historic victory over the fashion industry in California is creating ripples for global change.
A Tribute to Indigenous Mothers by Their Indipino Children
Indigenous and Aboriginal women on Bainbridge Island had to hide their identity. Now, their adult children embrace it.
Overturning Roe v. Wade Isn’t Just About Abortion
The likely outcome of the Dobbs decision will have far-reaching effects on women’s health, both physiological and financial.
What I Learned When I Came Out to My Asian Mother
“We all have a story to share, and I believe knowing someone’s story creates connection.”
Does the Supreme Court’s Power Pose a Threat to Its Legitimacy?
A court seen as becoming increasingly politicized in ways unpopular to the majority of Americans risks decades of reputational damage.
What About Work-Life Balance for Low-Wage Women of Color?
Talks of work-life balance often exclude low-wage women workers of color. Including them means investing in basic policies like equal pay and paid time off.
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