Today at Ms. | October 30, 2020

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Democracy is Worth Waiting For

BY VIRGINIA KASE | With the increase in mail-in ballots in every state this year due to COVID-19 risks, immediate election results will not be possible on election night. And that’s okay. Our democracy is worth waiting for.

On Women’s Rights, the U.S. Is Far From “Number One.” This Election Is the First Step to Change

BY MARTHA BURK | To change things at the ballot box, we first need to know where American women really stand—both at home and in comparison to women in countries around the world. The Global Gender Gap Index benchmarks gender gaps in 149 countries—and the United States' ranking has been steadily dropping for a decade.

Ms. Q&A: Carmen Maria Machado and Laura Marks on Writing Feminist Heroines into Horror Graphic Novels

BY LAURA MARKS | Just in time for Halloween, Marks spoke with author Carmen Maria Machado about their new feminist horror graphic novels.

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With Election Day less than one week away, Dr. Goodwin and her guests ask: What are the biggest threats to voting rights ahead of the election? And what can we do to ensure that our elections remain free and fair?

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