Julie Zeilinger

Bio

Julie Zeilinger is a staff writer at Mic as well as the founder and editor of The FBomb (thefbomb.org), a feminist blog partnered with the Women’s Media Center. She is also the author of "A Little F’d Up: Why Feminism Is Not A Dirty Word" and "College 101: A Girl’s Guide to Freshman Year."
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Sexual assault is an epidemic. One in five women has been raped in their lifetime in the United States, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and 25% of college-aged women report having experienced "unwanted sexual…
After photos of Justin Trudeau cuddling pandas circulated on Monday, it seemed the Canadian prime minister had easily and definitively solidified his status as dreamiest world leader. But the feminist favorite wasn't content to stop there,…
For far too many women, daring to be opinionated online — or active at all — means the possibility of facing harassment, including horrifying threats of violence. Women anecdotally know this to be true, but a new study confirms their…
In the few weeks since launching onto the late night talk show scene, Full Frontal host Samantha Bee has led the way in eviscerating the Republican Party's many blunders. Monday night's episode was no exception, as Bee tore into Donald Trump and…
If the 2016 Google Doodle in honor of International Women's Day is any indication, the search giant is succeeding in its goal to make its doodles include more women and people of color. The interactive doodle features diverse women from all over the…
International Women's Day should be a time to commemorate women's past achievements and support those yet to come. The Turkish police not only failed to get the memo, but took the entirely opposite approach. On Sunday, officers in Istanbul fired…
Despite the major Supreme Court victory in June for same-sex marriage, many LGBT individuals are still unable to take the next step in their families or in their own lives: Adoption rights remain precarious or even non-existent for LGBT individuals…
After six debates, it seems doubtful that any presidential candidate could truly offer any game-changing revelations. But during Sunday night's Democratic debate, Hillary Clinton addressed a major point of controversy in her campaign head-on: She…
From exploring her relationship with white feminism to opening up about her struggle with depression, Girl Meets World actress Rowan Blanchard has never been afraid to share her experiences with her fans. Her decision to open up about her queer…
If you've heard representatives of the GOP persistently rail against LGBTQ rights, you would hardly think that public opinion in the United States bolsters marriage equality. Yet same-sex marriage is not only supported by the majority of Americans,…
On Super Tuesday, Republican Southerners proved they overwhelmingly support Donald Trump, a candidate many have noted has repeatedly demonstrated he is racist. But support despite (or perhaps because of) these attitudes are hardly the first sign…
The Supreme Court heard Wednesday the most important, highest-stakes abortion case in a generation. In light of the rapid increase in state-level attacks on abortion access, the case seeks to determine exactly how difficult obtaining an…
Almost a year after Caitlyn Jenner publicly revealed her transgender identity, Jenner has done much to expand America's understanding of her and her experience. On Wednesday, Jenner shared the most recent example of such acceptance on Instagram: The…
The ability to use the public bathroom that corresponds with one's gender identity seems like a pretty basic right. On Tuesday, South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard affirmed this when he vetoed a bill that would legally prohibit transgender students…
When Hillary Clinton first launched her presidential campaign, the female vote was hers to lose. Countless think pieces, pundits' speculation and Twitter storms later, however, this certainty has undeniably waned.  On Super Tuesday, the first day of…
For years, the Free the Nipple movement has been fighting sexist public nudity laws that effectively prohibit women from bearing their chests in public. Yet, this seemingly simple goal has been met with plenty of resistance, most recently from male,…
Amy Hagstrom Miller began working in the reproductive health field at 21 years old. Fourteen years later, she founded Whole Woman's Health, a group of reproductive health care clinics, many of which are in Texas, that serve over 30,000 women every…
In September 2008, Michael David Barrett stalked sports journalist Erin Andrews, filmed a 4.5-minute nude video of her undressing in a Nashville Marriott hotel without her consent, and in 2009, released the video online. On Monday, Andrews testified…
Abortion has been a legal right in the United States for over four decades. Yet it is a procedure that is still mired in myths and stigma, according to a new Vox and Perry/Undem poll of over 1,000 registered American voters. This finding is perhaps…
"There are a few things that all of us need," transgender writer and performer Ivan Coyote begins their TED Talk. "We all need air to breathe. We need clean water to drink. We need food to eat ... and we all need a safe place to pee." "As a trans…