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A special interview with Maya and the Wave
Ten years in the making, Maya and the Wave tells the story of Brazilian surfer Maya Gabeira, the first woman to surf the giant wave in Nazaré, Portugal.
The Wedding Banquet: The queer Asian rom-com that is reimagining what family looks like
The Wedding Banquet (2025) is a romantic comedy starring Kelly Marie Tran, Lily Gladstone, Han Gi-Chan, and Bowen Yang as two gay couples who are best friends.
The Diddy Trial: How Power, Money, and Misogyny Protected a Predator
This week, witnesses began testifying against Sean “Diddy” Combs, who faces charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transporting women across state lines for prostitution.
A special interview with Sarah Schulman
This week, @FEMINIST sat down with novelist, playwright, screenwriter, nonfiction writer, and AIDS historian, Sarah Schulman, to explore the meaning of feminism, the tension between fantasy and necessity in solidarity work, and the radical honesty required to build a liberated future.
Netflix’s You exposes the romanticization of male violence against women
The show follows Joe Goldberg, a man whose obsession and violence toward women are framed through the lens of love and protection.
A special interview with Melinda French Gates
This week, FEMINIST sat down with philanthropist and author Melinda French Gatesto talk about her vision for gender equity, the power of life transitions, and her new book, ‘The Next Day’!
No Mercy is a Video Game that Breeds ®-pe Culture
In early April, Zerat Games released a video game called No Mercy on the gaming platform Steam.
NYFW Behind The Scenes by Brittany Byrd
New York Fashion Week is always a blur—runways, reunions, and the rhythm of the city humming in sync with a hundred different visions. This season was no different. From the grand gestures of evening-wear to the quiet rebellion in the details, designers spoke in fabric and form, each collection a coded message about the world we're dressing for next.
How Global Fund for Women is Fueling Feminist Movements with Unrestricted Multi-Year Funding and Real-Time Data
This week, FEMINIST spoke with PeiYao, President & CEO of Global Fund for Women, about the urgent need for gender justice funding, the power of unrestricted grants, and how real-time data is shaping feminist movements worldwide.
Different Era, Same Fight: An Evening at Gloria Steinem’s Home
If you could dine with any feminist visionaries across time, who would you choose? FEMINIST hosted a salon in Gloria Steinem’s home to honor Women’s History Month and Gloria Steinem’s 91st birthday. Learn 8 takeaways from feminist visionaries →
From Finance Bros to Feminist Icon: Nimay Ndolo on Comedy, Advocacy, and the Future of Voting
This week, FEMINIST spoke with influencer, actress, and former software developer Nimay Ndolo.
This indigenous skier and scientist is fighting both colonialism and climate change in the outdoor industry.
This week, FEMINIST spoke with Ellen Bradley, a Lingít skier and scientist born and raised in the Salish Sea (Puget Sound).
People’s March 2025: Marching Forward Together
People’s March 2025: Marching Forward Together
Ahead of Donald Trump’s second inauguration, FEMINIST joined the People’s March for a feminist-led day of action across the United States.
Here are a few self-care practices that can help us stay empowered and resilient in this current climate.
Self-care is a radical act of resistance against systems of capitalism and political oppression that are designed to exhaust us. By prioritizing our mental and emotional health, we disrupt the cycles that devalue us and create space for healing and change.
This author started a nationwide book club-turned-literacy nonprofit that celebrates the life-changing power of literature.
This week, FEMINIST spoke with Glory Edim, an author, activist, and the founder of Well-Read Black Girl.
2024 Feminist Gift Guide. Who to support this holiday season!
If you’re tired of giving money to big corporations, we’ve got you covered! Here’s your ultimate gift guide featuring incredible BIPOC and women-owned brands to support this holiday season!
Sex Work and Social Work Biases: We Need to Be Better
In this piece, Sarah highlights the stigma and biases sex workers face in healthcare and social work and critiques systemic issues like criminalization and cultural incompetency, particularly affecting BIPOC and trans women.
For the past eight years, she’s been protesting at major conventions and demonstrations, opposing Trump’s policies and exposing their impact.
This week, FEMINIST spoke with Nadine Seiler, a Black curator, archivist, historian, and outspoken activist who has protested across the U.S. in response to the country’s erosion of rights
So you want to become an intersectional feminist… but how?
Want to explore intersectional feminism or deepen your understanding? You don’t have to start from scratch—activists and movements have been paving the way for years. Here are 13 powerful reads recommended by the @FEMINIST team to add to your libraries!
FEMINIST On the Ground: Supreme Court Case U.S. v. Skrmetti Could Shape the Future of Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
On December 4th, the Supreme Court heard U.S. v. Skrmetti, a case that will determine the future of medical care for transgender youth. FEMINIST was on the ground covering the case and interviewing key speakers.