Jessica Valenti
Jessica Valenti is a columnist and author of five books on feminism, politics, and culture. Her latest book, Sex Object: A Memoir, was a New York Times bestseller. Valenti is also editor of the ground-breaking anthology Yes Means Yes: Visions of Female Sexual Power and a World Without Rape and the founder of Feministing.com, which Columbia Journalism Review called “head and shoulders above almost any writing on women’s issues in mainstream media.” She has a Master’s degree in Women’s and Gender Studies and lives in Brooklyn with her husband and daughter.
Latest articles by Jessica Valenti
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When It Comes to Sexual Harassment, Are Whisper Networks Justified?
The informal networks of women giving each other a heads-up about predatory men have long been around. Jessica Valenti takes a look at what they mean in today's world.
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Forcing Women to Have Babies They Don't Want Is Costing Them Their Lives
And Democrats, of all people, are starting not to care.
By Jessica Valenti
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Why Trump Is So Afraid of Trans People
Here's the secret: He's not, but he's going to keep pretending he is.
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Is This Just the Way America Is Now?
Another week, another mass shooting. But our apathy is part of the problem.
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Why Conservative Women Defend Sexist Men
What is there to gain from protecting misogynists? A lot, apparently.
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If Republicans Are Pro-Life, Why Don't They Care About My Child?
I want babies like my daughter to live and be healthy. What do Republicans want?
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Hugh Hefner Didn't Start the Sexual Revolution—He Profited from It
Women owned their sexuality long before 'Playboy'.
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Getting Trump Impeached Isn't Going to Fix America—It's Too Late
And we'd better start facing that reality now.
By Jessica Valenti
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Grown Men Don't "Date" Teenagers, They Abuse Them
Let's be real about Roy Moore, people.
By Jessica Valenti