On Martin Luther King Day, we should honor Coretta Scott King too
There wouldn’t be a Martin Luther King Day without Coretta Scott King. That’s not only because the wife of the late civil rights legend led the initiative to have King’s…
How to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day from home
The third Monday in January has returned to remind us of the legacy of one of our nation’s greatest civil rights leaders at a time when we need it most. …
The ins and outs of the best tampon alternatives
As someone who’s passionate about reducing waste, one area I’ve found myself lacking is in my use of tampons. But reducing waste isn’t the only reason to make the switch…
Climate scientists harness the power of moms to save the planet
[embedded content] Moms take pride in their problem-solving skills. They’re often prepared for crises large and small. But preventing the worst effects of climate change, which could materialize in a…
A guide to the best menstrual underwear
In 2015, the feminine hygiene company Thinx first brought period underwear to the collective consciousness with a viral subway ad campaign that was very nearly rejected for using the word…
Everything you should know about community fridges, from volunteering to starting your own
Have you spotted an old fridge on your block, possibly painted in bright colors and surrounded by frequent visitors? You’ve probably stumbled upon your local community-generated food-sharing program, also known…
How to stop wasting time scrolling and start finding joy in play
The epiphany came mid-pillow fight. I’d just let my 6-year-old daughter whack me and as I fell to the ground, mimicking a body blow worthy of any GLOW episode, I…
The attempted coup revealed what really poisons America
If you’d been listening to white nationalists, QAnon believers, and Trump supporters, you knew to expect the attempted coup of the U.S. government on Wednesday. You couldn’t feign surprise like…
How performative became the most searing callout in 2020
Whenever I read the word “performative” online I hear Ziwe Fumudoh’s voice. Specifically the voice she used to shut down Instagram influencer/Only Fans short-timer/bad friend Caroline Calloway during an Instagram…
2020 was the year activists mastered hashtag flooding
A lone hashtag might not look very mighty, but when used en masse, the symbols can become incredibly powerful activism tools. Over the past two decades — largely since product…