Opinion
Views and opinion on the biggest stories of the day from the Editors at Marie Claire
Opinion
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#HandsOffOurRights: Across the globe women’s basic reproductive rights are under attack.
Marie Claire UK's Editor in Chief, Trish Halpin, explains why we've launched a new campaign #HandsOffOurRights to fight back
By Andrea Thompson
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Angelina Jolie has written a piece opposing Donald Trump's immigration ban
'As the mother of six children, who were all born in foreign lands and are proud American citizens, I very much want our country to be safe for them, and all our nation’s children.'
By Delphine Chui
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So what’s the argument between black and white feminists all about?
There’s a row going on in feminist circles about intersectionality – with Women of Colour and “white feminists” squaring up against each other.
By Miranda McMinn
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Why the body language between Melania and Donald is so fascinating to watch
We might not know how they conduct themselves in private, but the new First Couple's public body language makes for some pretty interesting viewing...
By Lucy Pavia
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Obama vs. Trump: The inaugurations in numbers
It’s actually happening…
By Rebecca Gillam
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'I sat in a theatre alone with Harvey Weinstein as he grunted' says film producer Alison Owen
Last night's Golden Globes was a watershed moment for women, and it's about time too, says film producer Alison Owen, who worked with Weinstein in the '90s
By Marie Claire
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Here's why nobody cares about your new year's resolutions, except you
Author of Get Your Sh*t Together, Sarah Knight explains why you should stop talking and starting doing this year
By Marie Claire
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So what's it really like to be a regular 18-year-old girl... And HIV positive
Teenager Ashley Rose Murphy, a motivational speaker and HIV/AIDS charity ambassador describes what it's like living with HIV positive.
By Andrea Thompson
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Why we all need to call out racism
It's time for all of us to stand up to everyday racism
By Anita Bhagwandas
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Why was the reaction to Lily Allen's Calais Jungle apology so vicious?
During a visit to a Calais refugee camp, Lily Allen made the fatal mistake of being human
By Lucy Pavia
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26 great feminist quotes that will make you proud to be a woman
26 amazing feminist quotes from the world’s greatest women to inspire us all to kick some ass in 2015
By Miranda McMinn
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'My week as a mindful mama': One hectic mum's quest for Zen
Juggling a business with parenting is enough to test anyone’s sanity. So what happened when we asked one mum to swap Merlot for mindfulness?
By Marie Claire
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Do we actually need to talk about the culture of ‘after-work drinks’?
Putting Jeremy Corbyn to one side for a moment, do after-work drinks actually help anyone get ahead?
By Marie Claire
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The reason Helen Skelton’s Olympics style should be trending on Twitter
Plus, meet the emerging London designer she can’t stop wearing in Rio
By Marie Claire
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Is it really ever OK to objectify men?
In light of *those* Orlando Bloom pictures
By Marie Claire
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How do you say no to being a bridesmaid?
As awkward conversations go, this is one of the worst.
By Marie Claire
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8 reasons freshers' week is basically the worst thing ever
No, I don't want to down it.
By Marie Claire
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The seven stages of Brexit anxiety
For almost half the population, the vote didn't go their way. Here's how to feel less shit about it
By Tracy Ramsden
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15 of the most annoying (& cryptic) estate agent phrases, decoded
Stunning
By Holly Rains
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Why you should think twice before wearing a safety pin today
Will wearing a safety pin really help?
By Marie Claire
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5 sillier Brexit rumours that aren't actually true
Should we bulk-buy Zara clothes now?
By Jenny Proudfoot
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35 pieces of life advice from women who've lived to be 100
Drink lots, have sex and don't take life too seriously
By Marie Claire
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5 studies that will make you feel better about life
Have a pick-me-up on us…
By Jenny Proudfoot
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Brexit: everything you need to know
In, out, or just bloody confused by Brexit? Let’s break it down
By Marie Claire
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I can’t bake and I give zero f***s
Baking just became a feminist issue.
By Miranda McMinn
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So, do we need 'meternity' leave?
Why a US author is facing a backlash for suggesting "meternity" time for childfree women
By Miranda McMinn
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15 things nobody tells you about the first week of parenthood
…Because it’s important to the survival of our species that some things remain a secret.
By Marie Claire