Jules Fortman
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Modern feminist making moves one pink hat at a time.
Stories (38/0)
How to React When Your Doctor Refuses to Sterilize You
Of the women who use contraception, 20 percent of them choose sterilization over any other birth control option. A study published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) in 2017 estimates that sterilization is the second most popular form of contraception. With all that being said, it is not uncommon for women to get denied this option. It’s not unheard for doctors to tell women that they will regret their decision of permanent sterilization, and refuse the procedure. Imagine yourself in this scenario. How are you supposed to react when a doctor refuses to sterilize you?
By Jules Fortman4 years ago in Viva
Why Are Men Afraid of Feminism?
Why are men afraid of feminism? It's a loaded question. Not all men feel this way. Not all men disrespect, oppress, or control women. Not all men hold women in disdain. Some men, however, cannot even hear the word “feminism” without frothing at the mouth. Why are they like that?
By Jules Fortman4 years ago in Viva
10 Ways to Support Democrats in 2018
Emotions surrounding the 2016 Presidential election are still high. The juxtaposition of extreme views brought previously festering issues to the foreground, and many people's perspectives on the country they live in were changed in its wake. As a result, it's more important than ever for citizens everywhere to make their voices heard, and push the change we want to see in our country. The midterm elections certainly do not get the same spotlight and popular attention that Presidential elections do, but they are no less important. In fact, they play a truly crucial role in our ability to exact change in trying times. To that end, here are a number of ways to support Democrats in 2018, because it's not just the White House that makes the big decisions: With our system of checks and balances, Republicans in Congress are just as important as a Republican incumbent in the White House, if not more so.
By Jules Fortman5 years ago in The Swamp
12 Ways You Can Save Money While Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Trying to save money while living paycheck to paycheck can feel futile because it seems like you're leaner and leaner every month—and honestly, that's somewhat true. Give it a month or two, however, and your finances even out gradually but steadily. You have to cut corners. More than that, you have to deny yourself items and opportunities that you desperately want, but you can't indulge. That's often the most challenging aspect of learning how to stop living paycheck to paycheck. Nobody wants to give up their wants, but the sacrifice is worth it once you're no longer down to the bare bones at the end of each pay cycle.
By Jules Fortman5 years ago in Lifehack
10 Benefits of Creating a Trust to Preserve Wealth
If you thought a will was going to allow you to have full control over where your wealth and properties were properly going to be distributed, you'd be wrong. It won't satisfy your needs if you want distributions spread over an extended period. However, a trust fund can actually give you full control over all of what you own and even have the power to distribute your wealth to anyone after your death. And so many people lean towards a trust fund rather than a will, even if they weren't so wealthy. It's the best type of fund to consider when you own a lot and want to pass it down to family or friends.
By Jules Fortman5 years ago in Trader
Questions to Ask on a First Date
Dating can be awkward. In fact, it totally is awkward — especially if it's online dating. You're meeting some random person you picked off the net for coffee, and you're supposed to act like you've known each other for ages. Or, something. It's hard to tell with modern dating.
By Jules Fortman5 years ago in Humans
Helpful First Date Tips for Men
Guys, we need to talk about the way you behave on a date. It's a new era, and just having a nice shirt won't make the cut anymore. Though dating is never easy, there are some things you can do to make the dating world a little more affable to you.
By Jules Fortman5 years ago in Humans
Famous Feminists Throughout History
Feminism has made huge changes in the way women and men live life — all for the better. Feminists made it possible for women to vote, giving children the ability to be raised by single parents away from abusive partners, and also helped promote sexual health for everyone.
By Jules Fortman5 years ago in Viva
Adorable Toys Your Pet Needs
Pets are always super cute, and they only seem to get cuter when they're playing with a favorite toy. After all, there are tons of dogs on social media and cats on Instagram that have become famous for doing cute things with cute toys — and for basically breaking the internet with their cuteness.
By Jules Fortman5 years ago in Petlife
A Timeline of the Feminist Movement
Feminism has changed the world we live in, and these days, many of us couldn't imagine living in a world like The Handmaid's Tale. Not too long ago, though, that was basically what reality was like for the ladyfolk throughout the world.
By Jules Fortman5 years ago in Viva
Who Is Gloria Steinem?
Few feminist names will ever be as big as Gloria Steinem's. Her name is one that has been inextricably linked with both the women's feminist movement of the 60s and 70s, as well as the Civil Rights movement. Among feminists, she's revered. Among misogynists, she's reviled.
By Jules Fortman6 years ago in Viva
Dear Donald, Are You Making America Great Again?
When you were nominated to be the Republican candidate for the 2016 Presidential race, I was sure that Hillary had won. You were loud, obnoxious, rude and inexperienced. You didn't have a clear platform to stand on. It seemed that you could talk your way out of every question. Every diversion led back to one theme though, that while you didn't have exact plans for how you were going to "Make America Great Again". Well, Mr. Trump, it has been almost eight months since you have become the President of the United States. You sure have done a lot of things, but make America great again? I'm not sure that's one of them.
By Jules Fortman6 years ago in The Swamp
