Melinda Gates Writes An Essay About The Way Society Undervalues Women’s Time
Every year, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation release an annual letter detailing the work they have been doing over the past 12 months in order to update those not […]
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Politics
China Takes A Huge Step Forward By Passing Its First Anti Domestic Violence Law
In April 2015, five Chinese feminist activists gained the attention of global media headlines for their arrest after protesting against domestic violence issues in the country. It caused a major […]
Boys We Like, Creativity, Family Life
Dad Creates Cartoon Series About His Down Syndrome Daughter To Break Down Stigma
We award Fred Willis Sr, 59, from Stratford, Connecticut, the “father of the year” award! What an awesome and inspiring project he has created, all for his youngest daughter Jessica […]
Boys We Like, Family Life
‘Super Dad’ Doyin Richards Explains How Having Daughters Changed His View On Women Forever
This is what the world needs more of – dads who are hands on with their families and understand gender roles do not dictate anything in our lives. You may […]
Working Women
Netflix, Microsoft & The US Navy Leading The Way On Much-Needed Parental Leave Issue
In case you missed it (or you are not a parent and this issue hasn’t been on your radar) the US is the only industrialized nation in the world not […]
Family Life
Here’s Why The USA Not Having Paid Family Leave Is A Damn Shame For Everyone
Seriously America, how is this still a thing?!? Since we just celebrated Mother’s Day, it was fitting that one of our fave shows ‘Last Week Tonight’ with John Oliver did […]
Politics
Here’s Why We Care About Hillary Clinton Running For President In 2016
Hillary Clinton finally ended years and months of increased speculation and announced her campaign for the 2016 Presidency a little after 3pm on Sunday April 12. It was the day […]
Contributors
I Became A Photographer To Change The Existing Standards Of Beauty
By Kathleen Telesco A little girl looks out at us, hair brushed and opaque tights slightly scrunched at the ankles. Beside her stands her little brother. He is wearing a […]
Interviews
Author Jane Wells Details Her Domestic Abuse & Why The Law Forced Her To Stay
Meet Jane Wells. On the surface she looks like a normal woman, but what lies beneath is a story of heartbreak and pain beyond what many of us can even […]
Contributors
My Dad’s Suicide Rocked My World, And It Forced Me To Do This…
By Allyn Lewis I frequently advocate the quote, “Be kind for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” Time and time again, I find that this is always true. […]
Family Life, Fashion & Beauty, Working Women
14-Year Old Designer Combats Bullying With Creativity
When we think of our 14 year old selves, most of us don’t imagine being famous designers getting ready for fashion week, right? Well that’s not the case for Ludovika […]
Celebrities, Entertainment, Family Life
Child Star Mara Wilson Is Glad She’s Not Famous Like The Olsen Twins
Ok you guys, hold the freaking phone, because apparently all this time we have been duped by the media into thinking we must accept ridiculous behavior by child stars awkwardly […]
Boys We Like, Family Life, Politics, Working Women
13 Y/O Indian Girl Starting Masters Degree, After Dad Sold Everything For Her Education
There’s a great African Proverb which says “If you educate a man you educate an individual, but if you educate a woman you educate a family (nation)” and we believe […]
Body Image, Causes, Family Life
Hands Up If You Avoided School Activities Because Of Body Insecurities?
Well if this was you, you no doubt want to make sure your daughters don’t feel the […]
Family Life, Politics
Arab Girl Flees Forced Marriage, Talks About Her Ordeal In A Video
All over the world underage women are continually being sold into sexual slavery, and forced into marriages where they are beaten, abused and have their education, families and freedom torn […]