Laura Bates

Bates is the founder of The Everyday Sexism Project and the author of Everyday Sexism

Recent Articles

Donald Trump Is Clueless, Disastrous and Scary on Harassment Issues

A Trump presidency could be dangerous for women’s labor rights

By Laura Bates

Donald Trump Misunderstands and Misuses 'Rape'

We need presidential candidates to address the rape problem—not devalue it

By Laura Bates

Women Can't Wait Until 2059 For Equal Pay

The pay gap adds up

By Laura Bates

The Only ‘Griping' and 'Bitching’ Person Is Donald Trump

Trump is falling right into the exact faults of which he accuses women

By Laura Bates

Why Kesha's Court Case Matters to All Women

It is playing out, on the international stage, many other women's silent struggles

By Laura Bates

Enough With Hillary Detractors—Let's Scrutinize Young Male Voters

We don’t see young men’s voting habits being lambasted in the same way

By Laura Bates

'Spanking' Hillary Clinton Is Grotesque Misogyny

The impact of sexist attacks on women in politics shouldn’t be underestimated

By Laura Bates

Donald Trump's 'Spat' With Megyn Kelly Is Sexism, and It's Abusive

"This is the relentless misogynistic abuse of a high-profile woman doing her job"

By Laura Bates

How School Dress Codes Shame Girls and Perpetuate Rape Culture

When teachers punish girls for wearing clothes deemed 'too distracting' for boys to handle, it teaches a damaging lesson

By Laura Bates

Sexism Around the World Told One Tweet at a Time

The Everyday Sexism Project collects stories of sexual harassment and gender discrimination, both minor and worse. Here are some of the submissions curated by founder Laura Bates

By Laura Bates
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