Broadly Feminism
The Stages of My Life in Usernames
"Who knows what people are doing in real life so long as they present their purest front online? What is the opposite of catfishing?"
'My Life Is Not Your Porn': Women Lead Historic Spy Cams Protest in South Korea
Thousands of women gathered in Seoul this Saturday to protest the ongoing problem of hidden spy cams, which are used to secretly record women in public spaces for pornography.
The Kickass Legacy of Chun-Li, the First Playable Woman in 'Street Fighter'
In an early video game industry designed, developed, and dominated by men, Chun-Li defied expectations for female characters entirely.
The Amazons Were Based on Real-Life Women Warriors Who Were Cool as Hell
The Amazons aren't just the stuff of Greek myth and "Wonder Woman" movies. New evidence suggests that they had living counterparts in nomadic Scythian warrior tribes.
How NASA Stopped 13 Women from Being the First Women in Space
The "Mercury 13" planned to be the first female astronauts to attempt spaceflight, undergoing rigorous training in a private program — until NASA found out about them.
The Sexist Job Ads That Specify Height, Weight, and Age
Women in China are frequently discouraged from applying for positions—or told they have to meet exacting physical requirements to even be considered.
I Caused a National Scandal After Painting the Virgin in Fishnets
Bolivian artist Rilda Paco wanted to make a statement on the drunken excess and violence at her country's annual Carnival. Instead, she received rape and death threats.
Judy Blume Taught a Generation of Young Girls to Be Feminists
For many of us, her young adult novels were practical guides to everything from puberty to consent.
Muslim Artists Create Illustrated Tributes to their Muslim Heroines
To celebrate Muslim Women's Day, we asked Muslim artists from around the world to illustrate and reflect on a Muslim woman who inspires them.
The Black Feminist Who Argued for Intersectionality Before the Term Existed
In the late 1800's, scholar Anna Julia Cooper was already calling attention to the fact that Black women face a unique set of struggles due to overlapping racism and sexism.
'I’d Rather Be Beautiful Than Male': Remembering the Radical Art of Mark Aguhar
Transfeminine Filipinx multidisciplinary artist Mark Aguhar, who died six years ago this week, left a legacy that continues to teach us about the power of everyday expression as a tool for self-preservation.
Raquel Willis: TERFs Don't Deserve to Define Themselves as Feminists
The activist, writer, and national organizer for the Transgender Law Center tells Broadly what cis women can do to actually support trans women.