Jill Filipovic

senior political writer

Jill Filipovic is a contributing writer for cosmopolitan.com. A frequent speaker and on-air commentator on gender, political and legal issues, Jill is a former weekly columnist for The Guardian and editor of the website Feministe. Jill is also a non-practicing lawyer, and dabbles in artisanal vermouth.

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Feb 15, 2017
Donald Trump Is Inspiring More Women to Run for Office Than Ever Before

Why women all over the country are getting off the sidelines and rolling up their sleeves.
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Jan 27, 2016
How 'Making a Murderer' Made a Perfect Victim

The Netflix documentary does a disservice in way too many ways.
Oct 2, 2015
How Can You Call Yourself "Pro-Life" If You Do Nothing About Gun Violence?

An op-ed about the priorities of today's GOP.
May 14, 2015
House Passes 20-Week Abortion Ban
The bill has an exception for rape survivors, but it's a narrow one.
May 12, 2015
The Obama Administration Clarifies: Yes, Your Insurer Must Cover Your Birth Control
No matter what method you're using, it should be free.
Apr 22, 2015
The FDA Might Finally Be Able to Recall Dangerous Beauty Products
Which is good, because your makeup is currently unregulated. Eep.
Apr 16, 2015
SMH: A Female CEO Is Saying Women Can't Be President
They apparently do not disqualify the CEO herself from a leadership role.
Mar 25, 2015
Ugh: Men Make More Money Than Women Even in Nursing
You know, a field that has long been dominated by women.
Jan 12, 2015
Study: 1 in 3 Men Would Rape if They Wouldn't Get Caught or Face Consequences
But prevention efforts might actually work.
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Jan 12, 2015
Who Won the Golden Globes? Women.
Feminism got top billing at last night's awards.
Jan 9, 2015
15 States Get an "F" in Reproductive Health
According to a new report, America has a "C" average when it comes to reproductive rights.
Dec 19, 2014
Emma Watson Named Feminist Celebrity of the Year
The actress took top honors in the Ms. Foundation's 2014 survey.
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Dec 4, 2014
The 20 Best Moments for Women in 2014
Yes, Beyoncé's VMA performance made the list, but there's much more to celebrate too.
Nov 18, 2014
$1 Birth Control Is on the Way
This simple injectable could save women's lives across the globe.
Nov 7, 2014
Why the Election Wasn't the Feminist Victory Many Had Hoped For
And what the results mean for women across the country.
Oct 23, 2014
Fox News Panelist: A Young Woman's Place Is on Tinder, Not in the Voting Booth
According to one conservative commentator, young women lack wisdom and just don't understand the world.
Oct 2, 2014
Is This The Most Condescending Political Ad Ever?
Women are obsessed with marriage, so picking a political candidate is kind of like saying yes to the dress.
Aug 13, 2014
Houston Mayor Calls for Repeal of Texas Abortion Law
Mayor Annise Parker and eight members of the city counsel say the state's abortion restrictions put their constituents' lives at risk.
Jul 23, 2014
These Rape Victims Get Four-Wheeled Retribution
Wheels of justice.
May 7, 2014
The Kidnapped Nigerian Girls Are More Than a Hashtag
Why this story is so much bigger than #BringBackOurGirls.
May 6, 2014
Ms. Foundation CEO: Let's Stop Arguing About What Is Feminist
Teresa Younger has cared about helping women since her days as a Girl Scout Brownie.
May 5, 2014
Judge Says Rapist Is "Not Your Typical Sex Offender"
Gives him a light sentence for appalling reasons.
May 2, 2014
How the GOP's Block of the Minimum Wage Bill Hurts Women
The face of the minimum wage worker in the U.S. isn't a lawn-mowing teenage boy.