Stories by Jessica Valenti

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How We Can Fight the Right-Wing's Absurd Hijacking of Feminism

Posted on Oct 3, 2010, Source: The Nation

When a female candidate with antiwoman policies pops up, let's use it as an opportunity to re-establish what feminism is and to support the up-and-comers in our midst.

Virginity Movement on the Defensive, Scrambling to Rebrand

Posted on Jun 23, 2009, Source: The Nation

Progressives have to fight to ensure that abstinence groups don't regain their cultural footing.

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

Posted on May 4, 2009, Source: Seal Press

Boys are taught that the things that make them good are universally accepted ethical ideals; women are told our worth lies between our legs.

Liveblogging Congressional Hearing on Trans Issues

Posted on Jun 26, 2008

First-ever congressional hearing on the rights of trans-folk at work.

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

Posted on May 30, 2008, 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.

The Sisterhood Split

Posted on Mar 10, 2008, Source: The Nation

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.

Are Women-Only Spaces the Solution to Sexual Harassment?

Posted on Jan 30, 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.

Why Do You Vote Pro-Choice?

Posted on Jan 22, 2008, Source: The Nation

Young feminist leader Jessica Valenti gives her reasons for supporting pro-choice politicians, and wants to know yours.

Conservative Myths and the Women Who Love Them

Posted on Jan 9, 2008, Source: The Nation

Right-wing women benefit from promoting anti-feminist values -- at the rest of our expense.

Feminism Blamed for Frat House Stripper Poles

Posted on Sep 7, 2007

Jessica Valenti: Why is it that feminism is always blamed for tacky sexist trends?

How the Web Became a Sexist's Paradise

Posted on Apr 14, 2007, Source: The Guardian

Everyone receives abuse online but the sheer hatred thrown at women bloggers has left some in fear for their lives.

Looking HOT for Jesus

Posted on Mar 5, 2007

Piety and eyeshadow...

Is the feminist sisterhood more sorority than social justice?

Posted on Mar 1, 2007

Jessica Valenti: The Feminist Sorority

Feminist Blogs Respond to Club Culture and Rape Article

Posted on Jan 4, 2007, Source: AlterNet

Tuesday's article on young women, club culture and rape has the feminist blog world hopping mad.

Abstinence Double Standard Threatens Girls' Health

Posted on Jun 26, 2006, Source: AlterNet

Not only is abstinence education ineffective; it can have dangerous health effects on girls.

A Good Job Is Hard to Find

Posted on Apr 5, 2006, Source: AlterNet

The conservative movement's obsession with gender roles is keeping women poor.

Losing Our Feminist Leaders

Posted on Feb 8, 2006, Source: AlterNet

Within a week, America lost three great women who worked for social change in different ways. Who will continue their work?
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