Cori Bush's Thrift Shopping Is a Moving Reminder of Political Barriers
The congresswoman-elect sparked a vital conversation about the obstacles for working-class people, and especially women, in politics. Let's have their backs.
How Dare the GOP Tout Barrett's Motherhood as It Lets Working Moms Drown?
Watching GOP senators pretend to support mothers as they conduct the mother of all power grabs is almost too much to bear.
See You in Court, Michigan. The Tampon Tax Is Discrimination
Facing a new class-action lawsuit, Michigan must decide whether to defend its imposition of a punitive and discriminatory tax.
Periods Are a Source of Abuse for Protesters in Police Custody
Lack of cohesive police protocol, combined with power imbalance and deep, lingering stigma around menstruation, leads to inevitable potential for abuse.
Periods Don't Stop for Pandemics
There are myriad ways, some quiet but insidious, that the coronavirus poses particular harm for women. Let's be sure that menstruation isn't one of them.
To Men Enraged by AOC's Haircut: This Is How the Economy Bleeds Women Dry
A 2018 government report confirmed that a slew of products and services targeting women cost more than those for men. It is time for lawmakers to change that.
Forcing Immigrant Girls to Bleed Through Their Underwear Is Sheer Cruelty
A 19-state lawsuit filed this week accuses the Trump administration of depriving detained girls of menstrual products and basic care.
California's Not Enough—Tampon Tax Should Be Banned Nationwide
The tax on menstrual hygiene products is state-sanctioned discrimination that needs to be eradicated. Full stop. Period.
Women Are Finally Winning the Period Fight
In the era of #MeToo and #TimesUp, another battle for female dignity looks promising.
Why Feminine Hygiene Products Should Be Free in School
Michelle Obama's Let Girls Learn initiative could be the perfect vehicle to create change for girls' education.