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Calling Emma Watson A ‘Feminazi’ Will Not Stop Her From Doing The Right Thing

Mar 08, 2016 01:39 PM EST

Emma Watson has taken a year off from acting to focus on advocating for women’s rights around the world as a UN Global Goodwill Ambassador.

International Women's Day: Celebrate Women By Donating To One Of These 4 Women's Organizations

Mar 08, 2016 01:36 PM EST

As a society, we've made enormous strides toward gender equality, but our work is nowhere near over. These organizations fight to help women at home and all over the world to live happy, healthy, equal lives.

Celebrate Women's History Month With Quotes From 7 Underacknowldeged, Incredible Women

Mar 01, 2016 02:40 PM EST

These women pushed past gender discrimination and shaped history.

Emma Watson To Take Year-Long Break From Acting – Find Out Why!

Feb 19, 2016 03:23 PM EST

Before taking her acting break, Emma Watson will appear in two films, including "The Circle" with Tom Hanks and Disney's live action film "Beauty and the Beast," where Watson plays Belle.

COMMENTARY: The Progressive Woman’s Increasingly Unmanageable Rape Conundrum

Jan 12, 2016 11:05 AM EST

Historically, when faced with bad behavior by their comrades, feminists have tended to conceal the evidence and attack those who dared reveal it.

Ivanka Trump Considers Political Future, Says Donald Is 'Absolutely' A Feminist

Dec 29, 2015 12:07 PM EST

Donald Trump's daughter won't rule out running for public office.

Merriam-Webster Announces 'Ism' As Word Of The Year

Dec 15, 2015 12:40 PM EST

The suffix '"ism'" has been chosen as the Merriam-Webster dictionary company's word of the year.

Is It Wrong To Emphasize Women’s Sexiness In Video Games?

Dec 12, 2015 05:17 PM EST

Many games and game franchises feature female protagonists who fight on the front lines just as much as men do. However, one burning topic that has arisen from this shift is how the women are being depicted -- specifically: is the way they are being depicted offensive?