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  By Clementine Ford Australian politics continues to reveal  its inherent problem with women, with a Nationals staffer being placed on “indefinite leave” after he “accidentally” sent a misogynistic, abusive rant to the female journalist his words were targeting. The … Continue reading →

By Amy Gray Two things become more certain with age: the years seem to fly by quicker and each year can feel a little bit harder. But for all its challenges, 2018 has taught us one thing: women are rising … Continue reading →

By Amy Gray It shouldn’t be surprising that Margaret Atwood is writing a sequel to the Handmaid’s Tale. Not just because her book has renewed interest with the tv series, but because real life feels like an express ticket to … Continue reading →

By Karen Wyld  I mostly write non-fiction pieces. I’ve published one novel, and have been clawing back time to finish another. Women are writing across all genres and subject matters. Works of fiction by women can be powerful. From books … Continue reading →

  By Amy Gray  I’m not tired of feminism, but man, feminism can be tiring. When you’re a feminist, especially one whose work is centered around the protection and elevation of women, the world can feel battering. Every viral moment … Continue reading →

Photo by November Jing Is your doctor a dickhead? Well, now there’s a hashtag for you. Asher Wolf explores the #DoctorsAreDickheads hashtag… If we cry, we’re labelled hysterical. If we’re stoic, we’re tarred as pretenders. If we ask for pain … Continue reading →

By Amy Gray “I just think she’s so inspiring…holding her baby with her like that, I just think it’s going to change things” – this was how a friend recently described her admiration for New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. … Continue reading →

  By Gala Vanting This is the second in a two part series on sex work, feminism and activism.   We’ve talked the theory - now let’s talk the how to be an ally to sex workers. Being an ally to sex … Continue reading →

Content warning: this transcript includes descriptions of sexual violence.  By Deepanjana Pal     I acknowledge that I meet you on the land of the Kulin nations and that sovereignty was never ceded. I pay my respects to the Elders past … Continue reading →

Amy Gray Who gets to call themselves a feminist? It’s a question that despite its simplicity wrenches open questions of gender, power and participation and forces us to consider our motives. It’s also something that provokes a lot of emotions … Continue reading →