What Is Ms. Magazine and What Kind of Content Does It Publish?
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Ms. Magazine is a feminist news and information outlet that publishes both in print and online, positioning itself as "more than a magazine"—in its own words, "a movement." Its content centers on feminist journalism: news reporting, commentary, cultural criticism, and analysis of gender-equality and social-justice issues, aimed at English-language readers who follow women's rights and feminist politics.
What the publication says about itself
The site describes Ms. as "the most trusted, popular source for feminist news and information in print and online." That self-description sets the editorial frame: the magazine treats feminism not as a single-topic beat but as a lens across politics, law, culture, and international affairs.
What kind of content it publishes
Based on the headlines and excerpts visible on the site, Ms. covers a mix of hard news, opinion, and cultural coverage. Representative examples include:
- Campus and legal accountability — reporting on a lawsuit alleging a former Cornell University student was pressured to take ketamine and gang-raped at a fraternity house, including the district attorney's decision to reopen the investigation.
- Culture and religion — a review of the off-Broadway play The Body of Mary, which reimagines the Virgin Mary's story.
- U.S. foreign policy and global engagement — commentary on what the U.S. loses when it turns away from the world.
- Voting rights — analysis of how to protect a hard-won vote.
- Books and identity — coverage of Lotus Leadership by Kamini Ramani, on what immigrant daughters owe their mothers.
The Fall issue described on the site combines a tribute to Gloria Steinem and the founding of Ms. with reporting on voting rights and an examination of the modeling industry's darker side, including its connection to sex exploitation, Jeffrey Epstein, and the abuse of women and girls.
Who it's for
Ms. is written for readers who want feminist framing applied to current events—not just lifestyle or beauty coverage, but reporting and argument on how institutions, law, and culture affect women and girls. If you follow gender-equality debates and want a publication that states its feminist stance openly rather than claiming neutrality, this is the audience it addresses.
How to follow it
The site offers a weekly news digest sign-up and lists podcast subscription options, alongside its print magazine. Specific pricing, subscription terms, and login requirements are not stated in the available site information, so check the site directly before assuming any content is free or requires an account.