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Lyz Lenz


Lyz Lenz is currently the managing editor of the Rumpus. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Jezebel, the Columbia Journalism Review, and Mashable.

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This Craigslist missed connection is the ultimate feminist victory

'Thank you for being a peaceful presence in a predatory space.'

On Jun 2, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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The crazy sh*t people say to dads shows a parenting double standard

Are dads marginalized as parents?

On Jun 1, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Rich married couples are meeting online more frequently, according to new data

America's elite still meet in the halls of the Ivy Leagues, but times are changing

On May 31, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Christian Kansas school makes applicants sign anti-LGBT policy

Students with gay parents, siblings, or relatives are not allowed.

On May 26, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Woman who posted weight-loss journey on Instagram is getting all the hate

And she's not the first or last woman with body to be targeted.

On May 25, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Man shares epic, heart-wrenching infertility story on Facebook

No beautifully honest detail is spared.

On May 25, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Facebook apologizes for banning Tess Holliday ad over ‘health’ policy

But the group associated with the ad is not happy with the apology.

On May 24, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Senators demand impartial justice system for military sexual assault cases

The petition garnered over 100,000 signatures online.

On May 24, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Rape victims are now having to crowdfund hospital bills

Victims are getting billed, even though it's illegal for hospitals to do so.

On May 23, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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University of Cincinnati president opens up about battles with depression and suicide

Santa Ono took to Twitter to shed the stigma of mental illness.

On May 23, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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How women are owning the right to their anger on Twitter

Women are finding solidarity and validation on social media, and we are here for it.

On May 21, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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xoJane essayist says she’s not sorry for writing about her friend’s death being a ‘blessing’

Amanda Lauren tells the Daily Dot she's just misunderstood.

On May 20, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Ex-redditors create a new, safer Reddit

Meet Imzy.

On May 20, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Josi Denise is still pissed at the mom blogging industry

And other mom bloggers aren't happy with her.

On May 20, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Laverne Cox says ‘bathroom bill’ discussion was cut from Megyn Kelly interview

So she took to Twitter to air her opposition to the bill.

On May 20, 2016 by Lyz Lenz