There’s something amazing about exploring a new city for the first time and experiencing an array of new sights, smell, and sounds. Eating new foods, picking up words from a foreign language, and experiencing a different culture. And it’s even more amazing to be alone while doing it. Not being tied to another person’s likes, […]
Let’s get rid of Women’s History Month. It’s unnecessary and only furthers the marginalization of women. Instead of trying to shove every single contribution that women have made into a mere 31 days, we should be focusing on the achievements of women all year round. I believe that designating a single month to teach […]
I’m an Orthodox Jew. I’m also a feminist. Sometimes it’s hard to reconcile the two. I’ve walked a tightrope between these two parts of myself and, over the years, I’ve managed to perfect my balancing act. However, in recent months, members of the feminist community have made it difficult for me to proudly identify […]
The internet, as usual, is angry. This time over an ad from Gillette. An ad that, basically, asks men to not be jerks. But many were angered by what they felt was an attack against their character. If you haven’t seen it, the Gillette ad portrays a few very common scenes: a young boy […]
If you were to ask our President he’d tell you it’s a scary time for young men in America. Apparently, being held responsible for your actions is scary. Women have always been held responsible- for their actions and the actions of others—while men have been dodging consequences. Donald Trump fears an American where that is no longer […]
I didn’t stay up all night watching election results roll in from across the country. It would have been way too stressful. But I did check the results as soon as I woke up the next morning and saw that a record number of women won elections. According to the L.A Times, 121 women were […]
Girls need superheroes. Not just any superheroes, but female ones. They need to see themselves portrayed on screen as strong and bold. Representation in media and pop culture matters. Seeing yourself, or someone you can relate to on screen, provides validation and gives you a prism through which to see yourself. It allows you to […]
When I first heard about the accusations being levied against Brett Kavanaugh I wasn’t shocked. I wish I were. I wish a Supreme Court nominee being accused of sexual assault was surprising. I wish that I were shaken by the fact that he was being defended by the GOP. But I’m jaded. This is just […]
I’m constantly grateful for living in the #MeToo age. Every day I’m blown away by the bravery and strength of courageous women who risk their careers and their privacy to show the world that actions have consequences and no one should be above the law. We’ve seen prominent men, from Bill Cosby to Harvey Weinstein, […]