Heat | Stephanie Butzer

It was barely spring and I was red-faced, sweaty and setting a new best time for the mile. But fear was at my throat, sweat stung my eyes and all I could think was how much longer I could hold on before something gave out.

2 Poems | Briana Lynn

Flowers
There is this hole that I am trying to fill with orgasms
It has been setting in me like dusk
I have been looking for love in pelvises
Between thighs and hip bones
Because I was told that is the only place it grows

Thanksgiving in Connecticut | Katherine Bell

Becca didn’t know “Catholic” meant her boyfriend’s parents’ house would be covered with religious paintings and full of Jesus and Mary figurines. She stood in the living room, Patrick’s hand on her shoulder, and tried to suppress her reaction. The…

Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan Keep the Fire Alive While Stranded on Nikumaroro Island | Paul David Adkins

Each stick of driftwood washing on the beach
is instantly

Featured Friday | Meet Joanna Walsh

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Double Loss | Claire Scott

And I saw her lying there
under a paper sheet with

pale pink cherry
blossoms

and I saw him with soft eyes
and a stethoscope

Words Like Applesauce | Bethany Mary

in spanish class, we are learning
about vegetables and gynecology
at the same time. one minute
the professor is asking me
how do I feel, personally,

Featured Friday | Meet Aine Greaney

Today’s Featured Writer is Aine Greaney. Originally from Ireland, she now lives and teaches…

The Biscuit | Jette Harris

Josh Percival, Mr. Fahrenheit himself, stared at the photo in his live feed. The moment sprang clearly into his mind. He felt no shame or guilt, but the journalist’s words appeared to presume that he should.

Featured Friday | Meet Sheila McMullin

On this Featured Friday, we interviewed feminist editor and writer, Sheila McMullin. Read more about her and her work below:

Fem: You do a lot for feminism and writing. Do you mind listing the magazines/organizations you work with?

Featured Friday | Meet Abi Hynes

Abi Hynes, a writer who wears many hats: producer, artistic director, performer and more. Here is our…

Featured Friday | Meet Caseyrenée

Feminist writer and editor Caseyrenée Lopez is today’s featured writer. Check out what she has to…

Gender Identity is Queer: On Trans* Visibility | Caseyrenée Lopez

I’ve recently learned that the inverse of transgender is cisgender. Until a few months ago, I didn’t know there was such a distinction, and learning about cisgender makes me happy and sad; happy because now I have the…