Spare us the ‘psycho lesbian’ cliche stories say feminists

But the “psycho lesbian” plotline of last night’s episode of the BBC show, which saw killer Villanelle in a passionate clinch with a woman, was a step too far for some viewers. Journalist and feminist campaigner Julie Bindel said it was an example of lesbian characters depicted as “coldblooded killers, weirdos… and oversexed maniacs”. But […]

May appoints new Brexit secretary who once called feminists 'obnoxious bigots'

Theresa May has appointed Dominic Raab as the new Brexit secretary, whom she once had to slap down for claiming that feminists were “amongst the most obnoxious bigots,” following David Davis’ shock resignation on Sunday night. The prime minister wasted no time in replacing the outgoing secretary of state for exiting the European Union, but […]

May appoints new Brexit secretary who once called feminists 'obnoxious bigots'

Theresa May has appointed Dominic Raab as the new Brexit secretary, whom she once had to slap down for claiming that feminists were “amongst the most obnoxious bigots,” following David Davis’ shock resignation on Sunday night. The prime minister wasted no time in replacing the outgoing secretary of state for exiting the European Union, but […]

Meghan Markle’s wedding dress to make statement with designer loved by fellow feminists

Meghan Markle’s royal wedding to Prince Harry is around the corner, and wedding dress speculation is rife. Now bookies are being forced to slash the odds on one UK designer after fellow British fashion expert Henry Holland chose the Scot as his pick for the 36-year-old actress’s royal wedding. Christopher Bailey, who is the exiting […]

‘Sex doll brothel monetizes the rape of women' – French feminists

Communist and feminist groups are pressuring the Council of Paris to close a controversial, clandestine sex doll brothel in the heart of the city. So far, however, there have been no complaints and no actual crimes committed. “Xdolls is not a sex shop. It’s a place that generates money where you rape a woman,” said […]

Tory MP challenges ‘noisy feminists’ to speak up for Muslim women during PMQs (VIDEO)

Sharia courts in the UK are discriminating against women according to a Tory MP, speaking at a rowdy PMQs. Philip Davies, MP for Shipley, attacked so-called “noisy feminists” in Parliament for failing to raise the issue. Following the customary exchange between Prime Minister Theresa May and opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn, Davies rose to speak. “Last year […]

21 awesome gifts for the feminists in your life

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. You’ve surrounded yourself with strong, supportive, and independent women. Now what do you get them for the holidays? To help you with this question, we found the best books, […]

Why Early American Feminists Owe It to the French

The cannon’s boom rang out over Boston as revelers began celebrating the first major victory of the French Republic. It was early January 24, 1793, and with the war well underway overseas, ordinary Americans were making a statement by applauding democratic revolution — something George Washington’s administration had notably failed to do. Abigail Adams, the […]