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Ms. Magazine Online

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The premier feminist magazine - more than a magazine, a movement.

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Extreme Makeover: Feminist Edition

How the pitch for cosmetic surgery co-opts feminism

The Invisible Ones

Ms. undertook an investigation into the shadow world of sex and labor trafficking in the United States, and learned not just the dimensions of the problem but the startling inadequacy of the federal response.

A Major Blow to Roe

The Carhart ruling chills doctors and shows no concern for women’s health.

Court Gives OK To Unequal Pay

The Ledbetter decision guts anti-discrimination law; can Congress strike back for women and people of color?

A Window On Abuse

New state laws let victims of childhood sexual abuse find justice.

The Right to Complain

The boss retaliated when you claimed discrimination? A new ruling makes him pay.

Home, Sweet Nursing Home

Visionary caregivers are tranforming life for the elderly and disabled.

Transform The World

What you can do with a degree in women’s studies.

What I’m Doing With My Women’s Studies Degree

Ms. readers tell their stories of how they are using or plan to use their degree in women’s studies.

Paid Family Leave - It's About Time

Ms. Money Editor Martha Burk looks at a new bill in Congress that would help bring the U.S. up to par with other industrialized nations when it comes to family leave.

Germ Warfare

Former political leader Betsey McCaughey crusades against the dirtiest secret in hospitals today

Whose Streets

The founders of a model Brooklyn ride-home service think safety should be a right, not a privilege.

Don’t Tease These Eves

India’s women confront sexual harassment.

DVD Watch

Four fascinating films by women, now available for home viewing.

When Losing Means Winning

Portugal is finally ready to legalize abortion.

Women in Blue Berets

U.N. mission addresses Congo violence—and gender equity

Spring Book Reviews

Ms. reviews new books by Laura Flanders, Cristina Garcia, Zillah Eisenstein, and more.

What’s Up With Kansas

Scoring a major victory in the culture war, pro-choice candidates in the Cyclone State won handily in 2006. Political strategists, take note.

Changing His Name

Why can’t a husband freely take his wife’s surname?

One More Child Left Behind

Dolores Huerta on how U.S. policies harm immigrant women and their children—let alone the nations they come from.

Ms. Audio Exclusive: Yanar Mohammed, Laurie David, Dr. Sima Samar, Dr. Rebecca Gomperts, and Eleanor Smeal

On May 14, the Feminist Majority Foundation presented Global Women’s Rights Awards to Dr. Sima Samar, chairperson of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission; Yanar Mohammed, founder and president of the Organization of Women’s Freedom in Iraq; Laurie David, environmental leader and producer of the Academy Award-winning film An Inconvenient Truth; and Dr. Rebecca Gomperts, founder of Women on Waves. To take full advantage of this extraordinary gathering of women leaders, we presented a panel forum including these women as well as FMF president Eleanor Smeal. Listen to the panel discussion, moderated by award-winning actor and director Christine Lahti.

The Melting Point

As the Earth heads toward catastrophe, women leaders rise up to stop global warming.

The Breast Exposed

Ten years after her groundbreaking book on cancer and the environment, the author reconsiders the link between pollution and breast cancer—and remembers the heroes who brought that connection to light. From the Fall 2005 issue of Ms., this is part of Ms. magazine's month of environmental coverage.

The Dirty Saga of Onondaga County

In Syracuse, N.Y., activists for environmental justice—part of a growing national movement—prove how racism leaves toxins at the doorsteps of the poor and people of color.

Food, Farming...Feminism?

Why going organic makes good sense -- from the Summer 2004 issue of Ms.

The Talibanization of Iraq

Under mounting repression, Iraqi women fight for their rights and their lives.

From Gadfly to Nobel Peace Prize

As part of Ms. magazine's month of environmental coverage, read this 2004 Ms. profile of Nobel Peace laureate Wangari Maathai, the first African woman and the first environmentalist to win the prize.

Back On the Beat

Twenty-five years after they captured feminist hearts, Cagney and Lacey return on DVD.

Video: Mother's Day for Peace

Mother's Day, which has evolved over the past 137 years to become celebrated with breakfasts-in-bed, flowers, and cards to express love for mothers, originated with a very different message.

Harvard Isn't Enough

Women in academia still face hurdles to equity—including the Baby Gap

Will U.S. Right Saipan Wrongs?

Congress voted to raise wages; now considers more protections for exploited garment workers.

It's Not Nice to Mess With Mother Nature: Ecofeminism 101

In celebration of Earth Day and the upcoming anniversary of Rachel Carson's birthday (she would have been 100 this year!), Ms. is highlighting environmental content from the past 35 years of the magazine. "It's Not Nice to Mess With Mother Nature" was published in the Jan/Feb issue of Ms. in 1989, and reprinted in the Spring 2002 "Best of 30 Years" issue.

Book Review: Blue Grit by Laura Flanders

In the Spring issue of Ms., renowned Eleanor Roosevelt biographer Blanche Wiesen Cook reviews Blue Grit by Laura Flanders.

Ms. Audio Exclusive With Laura Flanders

Ms. magazine spoke with Laura Flanders, host of “RadioNation with Laura Flanders” on Air America, about the importance of independent media and progressive politics during her appearance at Olsson’s Books and Records.

Ms. Audio Exclusive With Laura Flanders

Ms. magazine spoke with Laura Flanders, host of “RadioNation with Laura Flanders” on Air America, about the importance of independent media and progressive politics during her appearance at Olsson’s Books and Records in Washington, DC to promote her new book, Blue Grit. Ms. reviews Blue Grit in its Spring issue, on newsstands now.

Battle Royal

A French woman campaigns to be Mme. la Présidente.

A Feminist Tea Party?

As we mark Equal Pay Day today, Ms. Money Editor Martha Burk looks at how the income tax code discriminates against women.

How Green Is My City

Women take the lead in building "sustainable" places to live and work. More

Spring Issue of Ms. magazine hits newsstands:Women Rise Up To Stop Global Warming

New issue of Ms. magazine tackles the critical issue of global warming in its Spring cover story.

BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court Upholds Federal Abortion Procedure Ban Without Health Exception

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to uphold the federal Partial Birth Abortion Act, a ban on an abortion procedure that the Republican controlled Congress passed in 2003.

How to Help Stop Global Warming

Throughout this week that leads to Earth Day, Ms. offers a couple of daily suggestions for taking both a personal and political step toward global warming awareness and action.

The Melting Point

As the Earth heads toward catastrophe, women leaders rise up to stop global warming.

Just Give Us the Numbers

As we approach Equal Pay Day (April 24), fair pay's still 24 cents away.

Scaling the Maternal Wall

Recent court cases give moms hope against a common job bias.

Do Something Useful for the Majority

Passing the Women's Equality Amendment would be a real legacy for the new Congress.

Ms. Magazine Forum on Women in Afghanistan

Watch a video excerpt of any of the speakers from the Ms. Forum on Afghanistan on March 28, 2007 at the National Press Club, Washington, DC.

Are We Losing the Fight for Afghan Women and Girls?

During a recent visit to the U.S., Dr. Sima Samar sat down with executive editor Katherine Spillar to discuss the current state of affairs in Afghanistan, particularly the escalation of violence, its repressive effect on women and girls, and what the U.S. Congress should do.

Media Advisory: Afghan and US Women's Leaders Hold Forum at National Press Club

As the U.S. Congress debates Iraq/Afghanistan funding, the Ms. Magazine Forum will focus on the dire conditions for Afghan women and girls, and the urgent need to change U.S. policy in Afghanistan.

Is Your Lipstick Safe?

Women's health and workers' safety advocates are working to make cosmetics safer.

The Fragility of Darfur

Human rights leader Sima Samar calls the world to account over the situation in the Sudan.

Book Reviews

In its Winter issue, Ms. reviews new books by Isabel Allende, Saidiya Hartman, Lisa Margonelli, and Anya Ulinich.

New Rights, Old Wrongs

Colombia has eased some abortion restrictions—but displaced women still suffer.

The Unkindest Cut

Illegal in many countries, Female Genital Mutilation persists—in the Global North, too.

The Most Feared Woman on Capitol Hill?

Tom DeLay complained miserably about Melanie Sloan and her ethics watchdog group - so she must be doing something right.

Home at Last

Feminist art moves into the spotlight this year, with two major exhibitions and a housewarming for "The Dinner Party."

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