“The woman who is constantly volunteering for other candidates, who believes they can make changes in the community—we want her on the ballot. We want her to believe in herself and that she can make those changes.”
Month: July 2017
How Our Fierce Feminist Grandmothers Fought to Claim Their Space
They learned how to verbalize their resistance to hecklers and harassers. They learned to submit, punch, kick and fight back against sexual assailants. Most importantly, they learned that they had the right to stand up, speak up and physically claim their own space.
Feminist Fix: The State of Resistance in Texas, a Mini-Doc on the ERA and the AGs Fighting for DACA
Kirsten Gillibrand on feminism and the Trump era, why we should still be watching “A League of Their Own,” the stories of Haitian refugees, Kid Rock’s challenge to not “beat up a woman,” an update on that all-girls robotic team from Afghanistan, what Planned Parenthood funding means for LGBT folks and more feminist news from the week!
The Untold Story of a Feminist Legend: DOLORES Sheds New Light on an Activist Icon
A new, award-winning documentary finally tells the story of Dolores Huerta’s life-long fight for justice and equality.
Because a Period Should End a Sentence, Not a Girl’s Education
In developing countries throughout the world—including Afghanistan, Uganda and India—between 25 and 57 percent of adolescent girls miss school or drop out all together because of their periods. Girl activists from LA and a filmmaker have joined forces to change that.
Unearthing Histories of Love, Exile and Perseverance
Philosophically provocative, historically rich and interesting, The Weight of Ink is the perfect summer novel—balancing richly drawn characters with a driving, compelling plot.
Women Are The Key to Lasting Peace in Afghanistan
As the U.S. reconsiders its Afghanistan strategy, there has been shockingly little mention of the key to durable peace—women.
Repealing the Affordable Care Act Would Decimate the Social Safety Net for California Women
These extreme attacks on Medicaid and the ACA are attacks on the nation’s social safety net.
Saudi Women and Girls Can Now Play Sports in Public Schools
Saudi Arabia has lifted its ban on sports for women and girls in public schools, increasing important access to physical activity in a country with stringent limitations placed on women.
10 Dos and Don’ts for White Guys in the Era of Trump
Fellow white guys: let’s stay engaged. Sustainably. Accountably.