Tonya GJ Prince

Years ago, I interviewed for a position with a statewide sexual violence coalition. I had earned my bachelor’s degree (Organizational Management and Development) from a Christian university not far from …

Every so often, somebody starts a conversation about women changing their last names when they marry. And before long, people are making judgments about women abandoning their history, rejecting their …

There is something we need to pay closer attention to when people announce progress. Sometimes lawmakers and institutions expand the number of people included in a policy, and everybody celebrates. …

There is a larger conversation we cannot afford to keep avoiding. Women who advocate for women’s rights and safety are frequently accused of being hateful, divisive, selfish, or unreasonable simply …

Don’t ask, “Where are the women?” again. We’re getting slurred, blocked, threatened, attacked, and assaulted by men on behalf of other men. But thanks for your unavailing concern.  For all …

Inspired by MJ Murphy’s question: “If women are not a biological category, what exactly are women’s rights based on?” The bigger the proposed change, the more questions people should be …

I’ll tell you this. What I admire about J.K. Rowling is that, no matter how often people threaten or slur her, she won’t back down. No matter how much wealth …

There is a misunderstanding about race that we need to clear up. Somehow, the person who speaks openly about racism can become the person accused of creating division. But speaking …

There is something deeply troubling about watching a documentary about murdered women and realizing how many of the dangers they faced extend far beyond the places where they worked.  Oxygen’s …

Most people are perfectly capable of thinking, reasoning, and making thoughtful decisions. We do it every day. We manage families, solve problems at work, care for loved ones, and navigate …