Sexuality – Page 4 – Feminist Campus

Help Save Birth Control Coverage!

Published: November 30, 2017

In early October, the Department of Health and Human Services announced new rules that would allow employers and universities to deny access to no-copay, no-deductible birth control – on the basis of religious objection – forcing many women, gender non-conforming, and trans folks to pay thousands of dollars out of pocket. The Trump Administration is […]

LGBTQ+ Activists You Might Not Know (But Should!)

Published: October 24, 2017

In U.S. history classes, students are taught about the founding fathers, war generals, and prominent political players, creating the illusion that all history in the United States revolves around a small group of privileged people. The figures we are taught to revere are usually white men who have occupied positions of power, and by ignoring […]

Coming Out (Or Not): A Celebration of Autonomy

Published: October 11, 2017

via GIPHY First and foremost – Happy National Coming Out Day! Secondly, remember this is not a day to shame others for whether they are out or not. Every queer person’s coming out process is different, valid, and their own to dictate. In my own experience, coming out has been (and continues to be) a […]

Happy LGBTQ History Month!

Published: October 6, 2017

Happy LGBTQ History Month from the Feminist Campus team! via GIPHY This month on the Feminist Campus blog we will be highlighting stories of queer heroes and focusing on topics at the intersection of LGBTQ+ rights and gender equality. This is a month dedicated to celebrating the rich history of the queer community and a […]

Strength through Sisterhood: Greek Life and Feminism

Published: July 27, 2017

Last week, the other Feminist Campus interns and I were sitting around, talking about our different college experiences and campus climates, when the subject of Greek life came up. Knowing me and my passions, Abby turned to me and asked with a degree of confusion, “Rachel, why are you in a sorority?” The other interns, […]

Protecting Students, Protecting Survivors: California Seeks to Codify Title IX into State Law

Published: July 26, 2017

For the last 45 years, Title IX has defended students from gender-based discrimination. It reaches as far as all educational institutions that receive federal funding, and applies to teachers and staff as well. In short, Title IX was enacted to ensure that no student would be barred access to academic courses because of their gender. […]

Alternative Methods of Healing: Restorative Justice and Sexual Violence on Campus

Published: June 27, 2017

In the past five years, sexual assault on college campuses has become increasingly important in the national discourse on women’s rights. While these issues have existed for decades, there recently have been many high profile lawsuits against universities on their mishandling of sexual assault and harassment cases, including schools such as UC Berkeley, University of […]

10 Queer Feminists throughout History

Published: June 12, 2017

Time after time, queer feminists have proven that they are capable of changing the world. Whether through art, politics, literature or advocacy queer feminists remind us that even against great adversity and odds, a strong feminist is a force to be reckoned with. In honor of Pride Month, we are celebrate queer feminists throughout history. […]

The Black Herstory Month Series: Renee Bracey Sherman-Ending Abortion Stigma, One Story at a Time

Published: February 28, 2017

For Black History Month, we honor and celebrate the fabulous black feminists and wonderful womanists who continue to build the feminist movement and bend the arc of history toward justice. Today’s Fantastic Black Feminist is Renee Bracey Sherman-Renee is a reproductive justice organizer, activist, trainer and advocate working to end abortion stigma and create abortion […]

Kwajelyn Jackson-Community Education and Advocacy Director, Feminist Women's Health Center

The Black Herstory Month Series: Kwajelyn Jackson-Unapologetically Intersectional, Undeniably Cool

Published: February 17, 2017

For Black History Month, we honor and celebrate the fabulous black feminists and wonderful womanists who continue to build the feminist movement and bend the arc of history toward justice. Today’s Fantastic Black Feminist is Kwajelyn Jackson-Kwajelyn currently works as the Community Education and Advocacy Director at the Feminist Women’s Health Center in Atlanta, Georgia. […]