misogyny – REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ALERTS

15 Jun

Women in Congress say a gender gap impedes sexual harassment probes

CoreyLatest NewsGender Gap, misogyny, United States, US Congress

The House Ethics Committee investigated Democratic Rep. Jim Costa of California in 2023 over allegations that he made inappropriate advances to two congressional interns. The panel voted against a formal probe, but the four women on the committee pushed to admonish Costa publicly.Ultimately, the majority-male committee never disclosed the investigation.

12 Jun

US abortion restrictions are hindering access to miscarriage care, study finds

AlanLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Anti-abortion, GOP, Healthcare, Miscarriage, misogyny, Reproductive rights, United States

States with abortion bans are turning away from medications to a wait-and-see approach, with care falling below standards

11 Jun

Messages of Misogyny on the Rise–and Boys are Listening

ChaseLatest NewsGlobal, males, misogyny, Reproductive rights, Violence Against Women

In the 1970s, the phrase “Our Bodies, Our Choice” emerged as a battle cry for women seeking to advance women’s reproductive rights. In this election year, the phrase has been perverted to “Your body, my choice” – a phrase now used to provoke men to take ownership of women’s bodies.

08 Jun

Don’t be shocked by Makerfield candidate’s sexism. This is Reform. U.K.

PhoenixLatest NewsAnti-abortion, Global, Great Britain, Healthcare, misogyny, Sexism

openDemocracy and the Fuller Project exposed Reform’s growing anti-abortion rhetoric. Its candidate’s comments proved our case.

07 Jun

The Men Who Don’t Want Women to Vote

PhoenixLatest NewsHealthcare, misogyny, Reproductive rights, Right Wing, United States, Vote

A virulent form of misogyny has become the single most important force holding together the American right. PODCAST

07 Jun

Misogyny Matters: Fawcett Conference 2026

RandyLatest NewsConference, Global, London, misogyny

In 2026, we have seen relentless evidence of the devastating effects of unchecked misogyny: from the Epstein files to the Grok scandal, so-called “rape academies” and the toxic ‘manosphere’, all operating in plain sight. Misogyny shapes women’s lives from girlhood to older age, across our homes, workplaces and public spaces.

06 Jun

Build or Break: New campaign challenges young men to reject online misogyny in South Africa

RandyLatest NewsGlobal, misogyny, South Africa

South Africa’s Build or Break campaign urges young men to reject online misogyny and promote respect, dignity and equality in digital spaces.

03 Jun

The Communist Party of Ireland (CPI) STILL ‘RIDDLED WITH MISOGYNY’

MadisonLatest NewsGlobal, Ireland, misogyny, Violence Against Women

THE James Connolly Festival 2026 organised by the Communist Party of Ireland (CPI) is the source of a most fractious debate among comrades about Connolly; the primacy of the working class; and, worst of all in these enlightened days, misogyny.

03 Jun

The Atlantic’s June Cover: Helen Lewis on “The Men Who Don’t Want Women to Vote”

AlanLatest NewsGOP, misogyny, Trump, Vote

How “masculinism” has become the single most important force uniting the American right

02 Jun

Man Up: The new misogyny and the rise of violent extremism

MadisonLatest NewsHealthcare, MAGA, misogyny, United States, Violence, Violence Against Women

What two things do most mass shooters, terrorists or violent extremists have in common? Most of us know the first: they are almost always men or boys. But the second? They are almost always virulent misogynists, homophobes or transphobes - even if they are also motivated by racism, antisemitism or xenophobia.

31 May

Reports to police of online violence against women journalists double since 2020, with one in four experiencing related anxiety and/or depression

ChaseLatest NewsAnti-female, Global, Journalists, misogyny, Social media

Nearly half of women journalists report self-censorship on social media, and 22 per cent in their work due to online violence, according to a new UN Women analysis.

30 May

We can’t talk about press freedom without talking about misogyny

ChaseLatest NewsAnti-female, gender, Global, GOP, Journalists, misogyny

Trolling and other forms of online violence against female journalists have also triggered offline attacks, harassment and abuse. Some reporters have paid with their lives

29 May

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by lefty students at Arizona commencement over AI, sex harassment claims

MorganLatest NewsAI, misogyny, sexual harrassment, Violence Against Women

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was roundly booed by students at the University of Arizona’s graduation Saturday — following backlash over his selection as commencement speaker over sex abuse allegations from his much-younger ex girlfriend.

28 May

UN warns women in public life face increasingly sophisticated online violence

MorganLatest NewsAI, misogyny, Violence Against Women

UN Women report says AI, anonymity and lack of effective laws are increasing the risks of engaging in digital spaces

27 May

‘The goal is silence’: Women journalists report increasing violence online

CoreyLatest NewsAnti-female, Global, Journalists, misogyny

Journalists open up about the lack of accountability and the toll of digital violence – on themselves and on the freedom of the press.