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Indigenous Mexican Woman Kills Rapist, Sentenced to Six Years in Prison

Sofía Aguilar
Throughout all of Latin America, it has become increasingly difficult for women to live and thrive due to high rates of gender-based violence and femicide. In Mexico  there were more than 1000 femicides in 2021— second only to Brazil in...
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Watch the Chilean Demonstration Against Sexual Violence That Has Gone Global

Yvette Montoya
Since November there have been countless demonstrations and protests all over Chile demanding the resignation of President Sebastián Piñera. But one of the most recent demonstrations has gone worldwide for its catchy lyrics, deep meaning, and important message. The most...
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’13 Reasons Why’ Season 2’s Most Empowering Feminist Moments

Priscilla Blossom
Season 2 of 13 Reasons Why has been out for less than a month, and despite the backlash it’s receiving, that doesn’t mean it hasn’t done plenty right. This important show tackles some incredibly heavy themes, many of which are...
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Sexual Harassment and Assault Was Prevalent at Coachella 2018

Johanna Ferreira
For music lovers Coachella is a BIG deal, especially with this year’s lineup which included everyone from Beyonce — who slayed of course — to Cardi B who twerked onstage pregnant —  The Weeknd and more. These performers killed it...