California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 24, or The College Student Right to Access Act, into law today—mandating that public universities in California provide medication abortion at their student health centers.
Author: Feminist Majority Foundation
Groundbreaking Student Voter Bill Signed into Law in California
AB 963, the Student Civic and Voter Empowerment Act, calls for historic investment to increase civic engagement among the state’s 3.1 million students enrolled at 147 public universities and colleges.
How Campus Activism Shaped California’s Legislative Agenda
After months of advocacy work by campus organizers and students, the California state legislature last week passed four bills—SB 24, SB 464, AB 963 and AB 59—that together will expand access to abortion care on college campuses, address disparities in maternal health care and increase civic engagement among young voters.
Feminist Majority Foundation is “Proud to Stand with Planned Parenthood” in Face of “Repeated Attacks”
“Feminist Majority Foundation and Feminist Majority are proud to stand with Planned Parenthood in the face of these repeated attacks by the Trump administration on reproductive rights and justice for all people.”
Planned Parenthood Announces its Official Withdrawal from Title X
In a letter to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, Planned Parenthood outlined its’ plan to withdraw from Title X by Monday unless the court moves to protect funding for the organization.
Trump Administration Delays Enforcement of Gag Rule
Clinics will be given extra time to comply with a Trump administration rule announced last week that eliminated Title X funding for clinics that provide abortion referrals.
Ms. Executive Editor Katherine Spillar Presented With an Honorary Doctorate
Spillar graduated magna cum laude from TCU in 1975, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban Studies. She also has a Master’s of Science interdisciplinary degree in Economics, Urban Studies and Business from Trinity University.
Every Vote Counts
Democrats split the Virginia state House thanks to feminist candidates–and took the tie-breaking seat by just one vote.
Activists and Lawmakers Call for Reform After Mass Shooting in Las Vegas
After the nation’s deadliest mass shooting, public figures took to social media to talk about common-sense gun law reform.
Rest in Power: Remembering Marriage Equality Champion Edith Windsor
Edith Windsor, LGBTQ and civil rights activist, died at 88 in Manhattan on Tuesday. Her landmark Supreme Court case led to the striking down of the Defense of Marriage Act—making marriage equality the law of the land.