Stories by Jessica Valenti
Jessica Valenti is the executive editor of Feministing.
Progressives have to fight to ensure that abstinence groups don't regain their cultural footing.
Posted on Jun 23, 2009, Source: The Nation
Boys are taught that the things that make them good are universally accepted ethical ideals; women are told our worth lies between our legs.
Posted on May 4, 2009, Source: Seal Press
"Slut" is applied to women engaged in any activity besides knitting, praying, or sitting perfectly still lest any sudden movements be deemed whorish.
Posted on May 30, 2008, Source: Seal Press
Instead of calls for togetherness, feminists should use this election as a chance to learn from each other and to create the movement we want.
Posted on Mar 10, 2008, Source: The Nation
Some cities are using segregated public transportation to make women safer. But instead of preventing sexism, in many ways, this trend excuses it.
Posted on Jan 30, 2008, Source: The Nation
Young feminist leader Jessica Valenti gives her reasons for supporting pro-choice politicians, and wants to know yours.
Posted on Jan 22, 2008, Source: The Nation
Right-wing women benefit from promoting anti-feminist values -- at the rest of our expense.
Posted on Jan 9, 2008, Source: The Nation
Everyone receives abuse online but the sheer hatred thrown at women bloggers has left some in fear for their lives.
Posted on Apr 14, 2007, Source: The Guardian
Tuesday's
article on young women, club culture and rape has the feminist blog world hopping mad.
Posted on Jan 4, 2007, Source: AlterNet
Not only is abstinence education ineffective; it can have dangerous health effects on girls.
Posted on Jun 26, 2006, Source: AlterNet
The conservative movement's obsession with gender roles is keeping women poor.
Posted on Apr 5, 2006, Source: AlterNet
Within a week, America lost three great women who worked for social change in different ways. Who will continue their work?
Posted on Feb 8, 2006, Source: AlterNet
