Mary McGill
Contributor
Despite a Close Election, Polish Progressives are Not Optimistic About the Future
Young activists say the country is as divided as ever, and that they fear the further erosion of LGBTQ rights.
What It's Like Being One of the First Same-Sex Marriages in Northern Ireland
Happy Valentine's Day, homophobes!
Former Labour Members Tell Us How Corbyn Can Win Back Their Vote
Young people who left the party out of disillusionment explain what might bring them back – just in time for election day.
Northern Ireland Is About to Reform Its Abortion Law – Now What?
If its government doesn't reconvene by October 21st, its draconian law will be tossed out the window. Activists are counting down the days.
One Year on from Ireland's Abortion Referendum, Things Aren't Moving Fast Enough
The Irish public may have overwhelmingly voted to legalize abortion, but implementing it is proving trickier than expected.
Meet Christmas Goddess Perchta, a Belly-Slitting, Half-Woman Demon
If you were naughty, Perchta would enter your home while you slept, disembowel you, and stuff the cavity with rocks.
The Real Legend of Mongfind, the Witch-Queen Who Inspired Halloween
A direct descendent of Samhain is the spooky reason for the season.
The Woman Behind International Women's Day Was a Refugee and a Socialist
Theresa Malkiel came to New York as a teen after fleeing anti-Semitic violence in Russia. Eighteen years later, she founded Women's Day, the forerunner of IWD.
The Woman Behind International Women's Day Was a Refugee and a Socialist
Theresa Malkiel came to New York as a teen after fleeing anti-Semitic violence in Russia. Eighteen years later, she founded Women's Day, the forerunner of IWD.
Screw Santa Claus and Celebrate Befana, Italy's Kidnapping Christmas Witch
Say "ciao" to the Yuletide legend who rides a broom and brings naughty kids to her cannibal husband for dinner.
The Forgotten Horror of Ravensbrück, the Nazi Concentration Camp for Women
In 1946, a group of female guards stood trial for war crimes committed at an all-women concentration camp. Seventy years on, why does Ravensbrück remain a footnote in history?
How 'Spare Rib' Magazine Revolutionized Women's Publishing
With royal wedding-themed badges that said "Don't do it Di" and frank discussions about class and race, Britain's answer to "Ms." has never felt more relevant. On its 45th anniversary, we look back at the now-defunct magazine.