Opinion
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#useyourvoice: 'I want to hear about Muslim women who are politicised without being labelled jihadi brides,' says author Sairish Hussain
Born and brought up in Bradford, Sairish has felt the dehumanisation of Muslims from the age of eight. Here she explains why she was compelled to write her debut novel and banish the devastating tropes of racism and radicalisation
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Is it time we admit Love Island is outdated?
Even before Caroline Flack’s tragic death there were questions over the brand, linked to former contestants' suicides and reduced ratings. Here, Olivia Foster asks if it’s time we admit it’s run its course
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Random Acts Of Kindness Day reminds us to check our own reflections
As Caroline Flack's tragic death prompts #BeKind to go viral, Olivia Adams says it is us - not the media - who needs to be better
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Why don't we talk about the emotional labour of being a single woman in the 'new normal'
Contemplating what post-lockdown life will bring is draining, but what about the women facing it without emotional support from a partner? Writer Olivia Foster is living it and, quite frankly, she's exhausted...
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6 things that'll definitely happen if you're single this Valentine's Day
Brace yourself, says Olivia Foster, because not even a pandemic can stop the clichés coming your way
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#useyourvoice: 'Why I boycotted London Fashion Week' model Felicity Hayward explains
Model and body positivity activist Felicity Hayward didn't attend the London Fashion Week shows. Why? She believes a lack of diversity is damaging the industry and leaving London lagging behind in the fight for equality
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#useyourvoice: 'Embracing activism means being accountable' says women's rights campaigner Seyi Akiwowo
The founder and director of Glitch became an activist at early age. Here, she explains what activism means to her and why we have a duty to be held accountable for the way we express ourselves
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#useyourvoice: ‘Accessing therapy should not be a middle-class privilege’ says mental health activist Grace Victory
At a time when we're more open than ever before about discussing mental health, Grace argues we still have a long way to go until vital help is immediately accessible for all - not just for those who can afford it
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#useyourvoice: ‘Disabled people are not your inspiration porn’ says BBC presenter Kat Hawkins
Director, journalist and dance artist Kat Hawkins (aka @kats.bailed) lost both legs to meningitis at university, and uses her platform to show what life with a disability is like. Here Kat explains why she’s had enough of being pitied, and how we can change the way we talk about disability
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Why are we still so fixated on what powerful women are wearing?
Niamh McCollum is so over this
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'Sometimes, in my lowest moments, I wish I lived in a time when women had fewer choices'
Everywhere we go we’re bombarded by the Things We Need, Things We Need To Be, Things We Must Remember or Do Before We’re Dead. Author CJ Skuse argues why are we always made to feel we’re never fully enough...
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'The #MeToo movement needs to stay angry, if we are to deliver real change for women'
As the accused sexual abuser Harvey Weinstein's trial gathers pace, Shivonne Graham, Managing Director of Women for Women International, says his Hollywood ending is not enough for the global #MeToo movement
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How Prince William and Kate's marriage will take the strain of the Megxit effect
Harry and Meghan's decision to quit may have serious repercussions for Wills and Kate's family routine, so how will the Cambridge clan cope with the fall out?
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Why cancel culture needs to be cancelled
Devoid of nuance Olivia Foster argues that cancel culture is a form of censorship and only conversation can lead to progressive change
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The Megxit debate: impetuous or an act of self-care?
As Prince Harry, Meghan and baby Archie begin their new life together free from palace protocol, two writers analyse the couple’s controversial great 'royal' escape
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Why it's okay for Prince Harry and Meghan to prioritise the life they desire
A combination of the Queen’s wisdom and the Prince’s bravery means the couple’s bid to thrive in a future of their own making - rather than survive a lifetime of duty and scrutiny - is now a reality
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'How social media has totally screwed up our ageing process'
As one of the first generation of women to age digitally, author Megan Angelo is not just wrinkle obsessing but says social media has stunted our internal growth too
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Saturday jobs are an essential rite of passage, so why are they dying out?
Less than 1 in 4 teens are now willing to get their hands dirty in the world of part-time work
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Would Greta Gerwig have been nominated for a Best Director Golden Globe if she were a man?
'Nominate more women!'
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#happyYOUyear: 'I'm challenging myself to self-love instead of New Year's resolutions this year'
Digital Features Editor Jenny Proudfoot goes from 64 New Year's resolutions in 2019 to zero in 2020...
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Why it's time for compassion in politics
Barrister and Co-Director of Compassion in Politics, Jennifer Nadel, on why we need to cut out the nastiness ASAP…
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'You cannot complain about tomorrow's election result if you're going to throw away your right to vote'
Marie Claire's Digital Features Editor Jenny Proudfoot has her say...
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Am I selfish not wanting to spend Christmas with my husband's family?
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Prince Andrew vs Prince Charles: The inside story of their decades-long rivalry
With reports of a feud that dates back to childhood, Michelle Davies investigates the four reasons why the royal princes are seemingly not brothers in arms
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What the Prince Andrew debacle teaches us about how powerful men view sexual abuse
As Prince Andrew retires from royal duties ‘for the foreseeable future’, Olivia Foster asks why did it take him so long to acknowledge Jeffrey Epstein’s victims?
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The Clemmie Hooper scandal – an insider tells all: ‘It’s easy to get addicted to trolling just like I was’
After witnessing the Mother of Daughters drama unfold, a mumfluencer reveals the murky underworld of mummy blogging and the toll it took on her mental health
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Anti-Bullying Week 2019: Stella Creasy on being targeted by an abusive campaign
While the Labour MP was eight-months pregnant she was publicly harassed by anti-abortion organisation, as a result of her role in the decriminalisation of abortion in Northern Ireland. Now on maternity leave, she's still fighting to change hate crime legislation to offer women greater protection
