How Does COVID-19 Affect Sex Workers? As the number of COVID-19 cases rapidly increases and most public places have closed due to social distancing, the livelihoods of sex workers are at risk. Sex workers cite that they have lost thousands of dollars due to cancelled conferences, travel restrictions, and clients’ fears of being in public […]
The Media on Katie Hill and Why Everyone is Wrong
CW: sexual harassment, interpersonal violence, revenge porn If you’ve been paying attention to the recent media coverage of former Congresswoman Katie Hill, you should be frustrated. About a month ago, news broke about the freshman representative’s role in what has widely been described as a “sex scandal.” Like most sex scandals in Washington, or in […]
The Feminist Magazine By Students, For Students
In wake of a series of sexual misconducts at U.S. universities and preparatory schools in 2016, a student at Phillips Exeter Academy, a preparatory high school in New Hampshire, formed an idea to take action. Students needed a place to go explore these issues outside of problematic and awkward health classes. In response, MVMENT was […]
Gun Violence in the US: Another Day, Another Mass Shooting
CW: gun violence Late Wednesday night, a gunman opened fire at The Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, California, killing 12 and wounding at least 22 more. Thousand Oaks is located 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles and is a popular bar for college students attending Pepperdine University, Moorpark College, and California Lutheran University. On […]
March for Black Women: Reflections from the Rally
Last Saturday, three Feminist Campus interns attended the March and Rally for Black Women, which was co-chaired by Black Women’s Blueprint, the DC Rape Crisis Center, National Economic & Social Rights Initiative (NESRI), and the Marsha P. John Institute (MPJI). The march united hundreds of Black women and allies to demand justice and continue fighting […]
Black College Women’s Lives Matter
CW: sexual violence, anti-blackness “There’s really no such thing as the ‘voiceless’. There are only the deliberately silenced, or the preferably unheard.” – Arundhati Roy The #MeToo Reckoning In a period of about 8 months, numerous women came forward to publicly document their trauma and expose the abusers who violated them. The #MeToo movement, which […]
Dear Men: Stop Using Feminism to Hide Your Abuse
CW: sexual abuse, sexual violence, #MeToo During my freshman year in college I started seeing a guy who I knew through on-campus progressive activism. Though he was a self-proclaimed feminist, throughout our brief relationship I noticed that he would treat me like I was disposable and less accomplished, often demeaning me for my lack of […]
Feminist Wins of the Week
It’s that time of the week again! Celebrate the end of what’s been a LONG news week with some #FeministWins of the week – or rather, of yesterday? Oddly enough, all of this week’s wins all happened on Thursday! And good luck to anyone procrastinating studying for finals! Arizona teachers end strike after Governor agrees to […]
Speak Up Sewanee Speaking Out on Campus
It’s something that can no longer be ignored – student activists are demanding action and change on a variety of issues, and people are listening. The #MeToo movement has proven its cultural staying power, continuing to spread throughout various industries, and on high school and college campuses. Students across the nation are utilizing whisper networks (à […]
Sex and Pleasure as a College-Aged Woman: A Conversation with Peggy Orenstein
Peggy Orenstein is a writer from Berkeley, California, and the author of five books – most recently, Girls and Sex. She centers her writing on the experiences of girls and women in modern society, particularly on their sexual and emotional wellbeing. She is working on a companion piece to Girls and Sex that explores the […]
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