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Nobody’s Free Until We’re All Free
4th of July is canceled due to a lack of independence. We will not stop fighting until all of us are free!

What’s behind the title of Lorde’s new album, Virgin?
Lorde has finally released her highly anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Virgin’. It tackles themes of gender identity, bodily autonomy, and rebirth, with many calling it the album of the summer.

TOOLKIT: Protect Abortion Access
You are not alone, 63% of the American public think abortion should be legal. 👥 Join us in fighting back to protect abortion access all across the country. 🛠 This is your tool set to take action and share with your friends & family.

It’s a Supreme Court Case Summer
Each June, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issues some of its most high-profile and consequential decisions before breaking for the summer. Here’s what to know about what’s still on the docket

A special interview with Maya and the Wave
Ten years in the making, Maya and the Wave tells the story of Brazilian surfer Maya Gabeira, the first woman to surf the giant wave in Nazaré, Portugal.

How the New ‘Big Ugly Budget Bill’ Budget Bill is Slashing Medicaid – and Planned Parenthood
This bill targets systems that protect women’s health, safety, and economic survival, while further increasing the economic inequality gap through tax cuts for the ultra-rich.

The Wedding Banquet: The queer Asian rom-com that is reimagining what family looks like
The Wedding Banquet (2025) is a romantic comedy starring Kelly Marie Tran, Lily Gladstone, Han Gi-Chan, and Bowen Yang as two gay couples who are best friends.

THE OPPOSITION PLAYBOOK
This is your toolkit for building people power, beating back extremism, and protecting our rights from the ground up. Join the opposition!

The Diddy Trial: How Power, Money, and Misogyny Protected a Predator
This week, witnesses began testifying against Sean “Diddy” Combs, who faces charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transporting women across state lines for prostitution.

A special interview with Sarah Schulman
This week, @FEMINIST sat down with novelist, playwright, screenwriter, nonfiction writer, and AIDS historian, Sarah Schulman, to explore the meaning of feminism, the tension between fantasy and necessity in solidarity work, and the radical honesty required to build a liberated future.

Who Gets to Be Seen?: A bronze sculpture in Times Square is challenging who we choose to celebrate in public spaces.
Grounded in the Stars—is a 12-foot-tall bronze sculpture by Thomas J. Price, is turning heads in the heart of New York City.

Three Māori Lawmakers Face Record Suspensions Over Haka Protest
Three Māori lawmakers from New Zealand’s Te Pāti Māori party face unprecedented suspensions from Parliament after performing a protest haka last November to oppose the Treaty Principles Bill, which aimed to redefine the country’s founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi. The bill was ultimately defeated in April.

Seven people died in ICE custody during Trump's first 100 days
ICE detention facilities are facing a growing crisis as the detained population has surged to nearly 50,000 people, a 21 percent increase since mid-December, under Trump’s directive to increase detentions.

FEMINIST Art Showcase 2025 Celebrating Women’s History Month
During Women's History Month, FEMINIST showcased community artwork celebrating resistance and radical imagination. Our curated collection features diverse works—from illustration to mixed media—highlighting the power of intersectional feminism through multiple artistic voices.

80% of women in jail are mothers. Most are the primary caretakers.
This Mother’s Day, help bring Black mamas home.

What is Black Dandyism? How This Year’s Met Gala Theme Honors Black Excellence
This year, the Met Gala dress code is “Tailored for You,” focusing on the suits, tailoring, and structured silhouettes characteristic of Black Dandy menswear.

Netflix’s You exposes the romanticization of male violence against women
The show follows Joe Goldberg, a man whose obsession and violence toward women are framed through the lens of love and protection.

A special interview with Melinda French Gates
This week, FEMINIST sat down with philanthropist and author Melinda French Gatesto talk about her vision for gender equity, the power of life transitions, and her new book, ‘The Next Day’!

Worst 100 in the First 100: A Nightmarish Breakdown of the First 100 Days of the (2nd) Trump Administration
Our comprehensive guide tracking the most alarming actions of Trump's first 100 days back in office. From environmental rollbacks to attacks on democracy, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigration, we've categorized and documented it all. This toolkit equips you with facts to stay informed and take meaningful action. Democracy requires our vigilance—use these resources to protect our shared future.