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  A suicide prevention minister won't solve the mental health crisis

  Woefully inadequate funding for mental health services is the real taboo we need to tackle.

  Posted by

  Heidi Scrimgeour

  Published

  1 month ago

• Opinion

  The horror of the Brett Kavanaugh case proves we can’t afford to stop fighting

  “After the strides of the #MeToo movement over the last year, a push back from regressive forces was inevitable”

  Posted by

  Elle Griffiths

  Published

  1 month ago

• Opinion

  The unsettling experience of watching American politics as a British woman

  It’s comforting to believe that women would never be treated like Christine Blasey Ford in the UK. But is it really true?

  Posted by

  Moya Crockett

  Published

  2 months ago

• Opinion

  Why are women still having to explain why they didn’t report sexual assault?

  “The #WhyIDidntReport hashtag is powerful. But it also makes me furious.”

  Posted by

  Moya Crockett

  Published

  2 months ago

• Opinion

  Bodyguard finale: the huge significance of those 4 little words

  We need to talk about that vital David Budd scene

  Posted by

  Kayleigh Dray

  Published

  2 months ago

• Opinion

  Why Chrissy Teigen should correct the people who get her name wrong

  According to the supermodel, we’ve been saying her name wrong this whole time

  Posted by

  Hannah-Rose Yee

  Published

  2 months ago

• Opinion

  Why I don’t feel guilty about penis-shaming Donald Trump

  There’s always an exception to the rule, and this one is mushroom shaped.

  Posted by

  Alix Walker

  Published

  2 months ago

• Opinion

  Ariana Grande has shared an emotional message about her “dearest friend” Mac Miller

  “We talked about this, so many times. I’m so mad, I’m so sad, and I don’t know what to do.”

  Posted by

  Kayleigh Dray

  Published

  2 months ago

• Opinion

  “We should be outraged the government has ruled against abortion buffer zones”

  Home Secretary Sajid Javid is refusing to introduce ‘buffer zones’ to stop anti-choice protesters gathering outside abortion clinics

  Posted by

  Moya Crockett

  Published

  2 months ago

• Opinion

  The 99 problems of a feminist hip hop fan

  I’m finding it harder and harder to find joy in a lot of the music I used to love

  Posted by

  Meena Alexander

  Published

  2 months ago

• Opinion

  “A female politician would never get away with acting like Boris Johnson. Why?”

  Johnson’s constant blunders and scandals highlight how men and women are held to very different standards in politics.

  Posted by

  Moya Crockett

  Published

  2 months ago

• Opinion

  “Why it’s not up to women to help men find their calling in life”

  A female entrepreneur says “a big part of being a woman is to help men manifest their calling in life”. Here’s why we should resist that narrative

  Posted by

  Moya Crockett

  Published

  2 months ago

• Opinion

  Bodyguard is 2018’s most feminist TV show – here's why

  Your new TV obsession ticks all the right boxes

  Posted by

  Lizzie Pook

  Published

  2 months ago

• Opinion

  This Netflix show made me completely rethink my approach to dating

  “I can’t change the way men perceive me, but I can change the way I perceive myself.”

  Posted by

  Megan Murray

  Published

  3 months ago

• Opinion

  Off on a city break? Make sure you find time to do this

  It’s the greatest show you’ll ever see (and it's completely free)

  Posted by

  Susan Devaney

  Published

  3 months ago

• Opinion

  “We can’t turn a blind eye when feminists are accused of sexual misconduct”

  Seeing prominent women face #MeToo allegations is uncomfortable. But we should face that unease, not look away from it.

  Posted by

  Moya Crockett

  Published

  3 months ago

• Opinion

  If you think Crazy Rich Asians isn't Asian enough you're missing the point

  Why does one film have to represent the entirety of cultural experience?

  Posted by

  Hannah-Rose Yee

  Published

  3 months ago

• Opinion

  So apparently mayonnaise is dead, and millennials are to blame

  A viral article suggests that the condiment is over, but we have some thoughts

  Posted by

  Hannah-Rose Yee

  Published

  3 months ago

• Opinion

  Why all men have a responsibility to help stamp out catcalling

  A recent experience made one Stylist writer realise that men are often silent when women most need them to speak up.

  Posted by

  Ava Welsing-Kitcher

  Published

  3 months ago

• Opinion

  No, Lindsay Lohan, talking about harassment doesn’t make women “look weak”

  Lohan has never been a feminist icon. But her comments about #MeToo reflect the widespread and misplaced belief that there is strength in silence.

  Posted by

  Moya Crockett

  Published

  3 months ago

• Opinion

  Finally, Hollywood is giving us what we want: more female superhero movies

  With today’s announcement of a standalone Supergirl film the future of comic book movies is definitely female

  Posted by

  Hannah-Rose Yee

  Published

  3 months ago

• Opinion

  Women shouldn’t be responsible for the actions of cheating men

  Kelsey Grammer got his wife’s name tattooed on his crotch, to deter women with whom he might want to have an affair. But why is it up to women to police men’s i

  Posted by

  Hannah-Rose Yee

  Published

  3 months ago

• Opinion

  “Why I’m not going to watch a remake of the First Wives Club”

  Do we really want another reboot?

  Posted by

  Susan Devaney

  Published

  3 months ago

• Opinion

  What can we learn from Oprah’s date night confession?

  She reveals that she likes to cook her partner’s favourite meal for him. Should this be celebrated or denigrated?

  Posted by

  Hannah-Rose Yee

  Published

  3 months ago

• Opinion

  The hidden danger of refusing to take a sick day

  It’s time you listened to your body, not your boss

  Posted by

  Sarah Biddlecombe

  Published

  3 months ago

• Opinion

  Why do you have to break up with your friends' exes?

  Karlie Kloss and Harry Styles are hanging out. Should that really be that big of a deal?

  Posted by

  Hannah-Rose Yee

  Published

  3 months ago

• Opinion

  Sleep shaming is on the rise – and we all need to be aware of it

  It’s time to change the way we talk about insomnia

  Posted by

  Sarah Biddlecombe

  Published

  3 months ago

• Opinion

  This is why you’re single, according to research

  Male researchers think they know why British women are single. They couldn’t be more wrong.

  Posted by

  Sarah Biddlecombe

  Published

  4 months ago

• Opinion

  “Tini Owen’s divorce battle shows just how archaic our marriage laws are”

  If being miserable isn’t grounds for divorce, why would anyone get married?

  Posted by

  Moya Crockett

  Published

  4 months ago

• Opinion

  “Why the casting of TV's first transgender superhero is so important”

  The casting of Nicole Maines in Supergirl is something we should all be celebrating

  Posted by

  Juno Dawson

  Published

  4 months ago

• Opinion

  “India has scrapped its tampon tax. Why are we still paying it in the UK?”

  The world’s ‘most dangerous country for women’ is ending taxes on sanitary products – but in the supposedly enlightened UK, we’re still being forced to pay up.

  Posted by

  Moya Crockett

  Published

  4 months ago

• Opinion

  “In dark times, the women of Incredibles 2 are just the tonic we need”

  Male villains are dominating real-world headlines. How refreshing to watch a film where women, both good and bad, take charge.

  Posted by

  Moya Crockett

  Published

  4 months ago

• Opinion

  Anthony Bourdain’s last interview shows he was an ally to women until the end

  In one of his last interviews, the late chef railed against people who abused and shamed women. For that, we should always remember him.

  Posted by

  Moya Crockett

  Published

  4 months ago

• Opinion

  Theresa May’s meeting with Trump has exposed how fickle the sisterhood really is

  It’s 2018. Aren’t we all better than this?

  Posted by

  Kayleigh Dray

  Published

  4 months ago

• Opinion

  S-Town is being turned into a movie. Here’s why that’s such a big problem

  "What is the real justification for making this film?"

  Posted by

  Kate Leaver

  Published

  4 months ago

• Opinion

  “We should all be angry that the BBC’s top earners list is still dominated by men”

  After a year of pay controversies, the BBC has revealed its 12 highest-paid stars are all men. Change this slow is insulting.

  Posted by

  Moya Crockett

  Published

  4 months ago

• Opinion

  Why does Wimbledon still refer to female tennis stars by their married names?

  It’s an archaic tradition that erases women’s achievements. Can we consign it to the history books already?

  Posted by

  Moya Crockett

  Published

  4 months ago

• Opinion

  How this politician turned a young woman’s murder into a conversation about him

  Everyone is talking about David Leyonhjelm’s sexism and slut-shaming – but he shouldn’t be the focus of our attention.

  Posted by

  Moya Crockett

  Published

  4 months ago

• Opinion

  “Why Miss Great Britain should be consigned to history”

  “The demands of society mean that only 1% of women fleetingly have the genetic attributes necessary to allow them to partake.”

  Posted by

  Natasha Devon

  Published

  4 months ago

• Opinion

  Meghan Markle sat on a chair – and the world lost its s**t

  A 60-second video of Meghan Markle crossing her legs has sparked endless headlines. Why is the world so obsessed with catching her out?

  Posted by

  Kayleigh Dray

  Published

  5 months ago

• Opinion

  “In the face of male mockery, we must stand behind Terry Crews”

  The actor, who says he was sexually assaulted, has been a vocal #MeToo ally – but he’s still being ridiculed by his peers. It’s essential that we support him.

  Posted by

  Moya Crockett

  Published

  5 months ago

• Opinion

  “Troll, then gaslight: what Melania’s jacket tells us about Trumpism”

  Whatever her motives, Melania’s fashion choices fit into a wider story about the nature of the Trump administration.

  Posted by

  Moya Crockett

  Published

  5 months ago

• Opinion

  “How dare people compare Maya Angelou to men accused of domestic violence?”

  She was a sex worker. They were alleged abusers. They’re not the same thing.

  Posted by

  Moya Crockett

  Published

  5 months ago

• Opinion

  Susanna Reid should not be held responsible for Piers Morgan’s anti-feminism

  Reid says men have accused her of enabling Morgan’s views. Why is it always women’s job to keep men’s bad behaviour in check?

  Posted by

  Moya Crockett

  Published

  5 months ago

• Opinion

  Why we need to talk about the #MeToo clothing collection

  The movement should never be used as a marketing ploy – especially to sell “sex on legs” dresses

  Posted by

  Sarah Biddlecombe

  Published

  5 months ago

• Opinion

  Why David Walliams’ joke about Amanda Holden is so grossly inappropriate

  Simon Cowell told David Walliams to “get out” after he cracked this “smutty” joke about BGT’s Amanda Holden – and quite right, too

  Posted by

  Kayleigh Dray

  Published

  6 months ago

• Opinion

  “The men of Arrested Development need to check their f**king privilege”

  Now the story of three wealthy men who were willing to excuse everything, and the disgusted fans who were forced to listen to their gaslighting

  Posted by

  Kayleigh Dray

  Published

  6 months ago