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Stories by Jessica Valenti

Jessica Valenti is the executive editor of Feministing.

Virginity Movement on the Defensive, Scrambling to Rebrand

Progressives have to fight to ensure that abstinence groups don't regain their cultural footing.
Posted on Jun 23, 2009, Source: The Nation

Virginity Fetish: How Our Obsession With "Sexual Purity" Hurts Women

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

He's a Stud, She's a Slut: The Sexual Double Standard

"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

The Sisterhood Split

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

Are Women-Only Spaces the Solution to Sexual Harassment?

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

Why Do You Vote Pro-Choice?

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

Conservative Myths and the Women Who Love Them

Right-wing women benefit from promoting anti-feminist values -- at the rest of our expense.
Posted on Jan 9, 2008, Source: The Nation

How the Web Became a Sexist's Paradise

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

Feminist Blogs Respond to Club Culture and Rape Article

Tuesday's article on young women, club culture and rape has the feminist blog world hopping mad.
Posted on Jan 4, 2007, Source: AlterNet

Abstinence Double Standard Threatens Girls' Health

Not only is abstinence education ineffective; it can have dangerous health effects on girls.
Posted on Jun 26, 2006, Source: AlterNet

A Good Job Is Hard to Find

The conservative movement's obsession with gender roles is keeping women poor.
Posted on Apr 5, 2006, Source: AlterNet

Losing Our Feminist Leaders

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