The nuance in choice: Why I aborted 2 very wanted pregnancies
Abortion is not the carefree, black-and-white decision pro-lifers make it out to be. It’s often painful and considered—and it was mine to make.
On May 1, 2017 by Jessica Wright
Why I protest with a fussy toddler
Your kid might not have clue what’s happening—but it doesn’t mean your family isn’t getting something out of marching.
On Apr 25, 2017 by Jessica Machado
I chose to have a late-term abortion because I love both my daughters
An abortion after 20 weeks is a heart-wrenching decision—it’s never about ‘ripping the baby out of the womb.’
On Mar 8, 2017 by [email protected]
The ‘mommy blogger’ stigma: Why accomplished women can’t shake the title
Glennon Doyle Melton is a best-selling author and sought-after speaker—so why do people still professionally refer to her as a parent first?
On Mar 2, 2017 by Sarah Bregel
What really happens when a trans woman uses a public restroom
It can be genuinely frightening.
On Feb 27, 2017 by [email protected]
I tried Hater, the Cards Against Humanity of dating apps
By sharing hatred for the same things, can you go deeper with your matches?
On Feb 17, 2017 by Elijah Watson
The fear that lurks behind those ‘new body’ resolutions
There other things you can do to take control.
On Jan 2, 2017 by Jessica Machado
Life in Trump’s America: A mixed-race educator in the rural South speaks
One woman shares how her community has been affected by Trump’s win.
On Nov 18, 2016 by [email protected]
How to talk to your children about a Trump presidency
You told your daughter she could be president, you told your son love wins—now what?
On Nov 9, 2016 by Lyz Lenz
Is creating ‘mommy blog’ content the new child labor?
1 in 7 moms in America are bloggers—but how does that affect their kids?
On Sep 10, 2016 by Lyz Lenz
The delicate balance of disclosing mental illness on social media
It can be easier to open up about mental illness struggles online than IRL—if the fear of alienation doesn’t win out.
On Sep 5, 2016 by Maria Yagoda
Why has the media mostly ignored the intimate partner violence against Lindsay Lohan?
By shrugging off the assault by her then-fiancé, we are saying Lohan deserved it—and she did not.
On Aug 15, 2016 by [email protected]
In which I blame emo for all my failed relationships
What liking sad music says about us.
On Jul 28, 2016 by Selena Larson
How hard is it for an asexual to find love online?
One woman shares her findings on OkCupid.
On Jul 12, 2016 by [email protected]
Reminder: Even white students can benefit from affirmative action
As SCOTUS rejected an anti-affirmative action case today, a reminder that the initiative isn’t just about race.
On Jun 23, 2016 by Mary Emily O’Hara
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