From #MeToo to #WeToo

John Ogden / Truthdig Jan 5, 2018 Sexual harassment of women by men is an act of retaliation, but now the foundation of patriarchal dominance may be crumbling. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Sí, Se Puede: ‘Dolores’ Reminds Us to Keep Fighting for Human Rights

Emily Wilson / Truthdig Sep 21, 2017 The new film tells the story of social justice icon Dolores Huerta. Truthdig sat down for a conversation with her and director Peter Bratt. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Kate Millett, Author of ‘Sexual Politics,’ Dies at 82

Staff / Truthdig Sep 7, 2017 Her book was among the most talked-about works of its time and remains a founding text for cultural and gender studies programs. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Playing the Victim Card, Hillary Clinton Betrays Women

By Alexa Sue Amore Feb 16, 2016 Clinton—who at one time had a big lead in opinion polls but now cultivates an underdog persona—is sending a harmful message about female voters and women in politics. Her defensive, faux-feminist comments imply that women are too weak to participate in meaningful debate, and she has been invoking sexism to avoid talking about the real issues. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Some Feminists

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Jane Fonda Shines a Spotlight on the Equal Rights Amendment

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Feb 10, 2016 "How can one be an embodied feminist if, behind closed doors, you're leaving the authentic part of yourself behind in order to please, in order to be a good girl?” Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Dear Hillary, Madeleine and Gloria: Feminism Demands We Say No to America’s Deadly Imperial Wars

Staff / Truthdig Feb 9, 2016 Hillary Clinton does not have a monopoly on feminism. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Madeleine Albright Declares a ‘Special Place in Hell’ for Women Who Don’t Vote for Hillary Clinton

By Lauren McCauley / Common Dreams Feb 8, 2016 Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright (pictured) and feminist icon Gloria Steinem scold female supporters of Bernie Sanders, while Clinton touts approval from war criminal Henry Kissinger. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Grand Finale of ‘The Colbert Report’ Is a Sight to Behold

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Dec 20, 2014 After nine years, 1,447 episodes and several well-deserved Emmy Awards, America's favorite faux news pundit signed off one last time with a promise that "We'll Meet Again." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Stephen Colbert, Feminist Icon

Staff / Truthdig Feb 17, 2009 Gloria Steinem. Jane Fonda. Arianna Huffington. Stephen Colbert. Here we have feminism's greatest hits. You've been warned. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )