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It Felt Like a Breastfeeding Cult
I was as prepared as a new mother could be to begin breastfeeding upon the birth of my son. While pregnant, I took the hospital’s “Breastfeeding Basics” course, secured my breast pump from the...
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After the Celebration
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Ms. Blog will be publishing a series of posts detailing the impact of domestic violence, including personal essays and more, throughout the month. It’s...
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I Didn’t Know
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Ms. Blog will be publishing a series of posts detailing the impact of domestic violence, including personal essays and more, throughout the month. The...
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Spotify Announces Impressive Parental Leave Program
On Thursday, music-streaming service Spotify announced the launch of a broad parental leave program that includes six months’ leave for new mothers and fathers. Effective immediately, the Swedish-born...
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Your Guide to Surviving Awkward Family Conversations about Sexism
Reprinted with permission from the American Association of University Women With the holiday season ramping up, there’s a lot to look forward to! From parties to the New Year, this time of year is full...
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It’s Politics. What Does Motherhood Have To Do With It?
Whether a person has children or not has nothing to do with her qualifications for political office. Yet for women, motherhood is too often used as an indicator of a candidate’s compassion and concern...
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How Family Courts Fail the Children of Abusive Parents
A two-year investigation by Laurie Udesky published by 100Reporters, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit investigative journalism group, shines a light on the impact of a broken family court system. via...
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Honoring the Childfree Auntie
Susan, a 53 year old camp director, babysat from the time she was 12 years old. She always assumed she’d have kids one day—but during college, she worked in a department store where watching impatient...
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Seven Last-Minute Feminist Father’s Day Gifts
Sometimes the societal norms pushed on men make shopping for your father figure tough. Luckily, it isn’t too late to get a feminist Father’s Day gift! These seven gifts can be rushed right to your...
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Taking My Son To See Wonder Woman Was Just As Important As Taking My Daughter
We are standing in the kitchen on a Saturday, looking at movie times. My daughter is excited. Seeing the most popular female superhero tear across the screen should be a rite of passage for any girl....
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