Thousands of rape kits sit untested and overlooked at police departments and crime lab storage facilities nationwide. According to a partial estimate by the End the Backlog Initiative, about 9,000 kits remain untested in California alone.
Author: Meliss Arteaga
Meliss Arteaga studied at California State University Northridge and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and minor in gender and women studies.
Connecting the Dots Between Policy and Reproductive Justice for Black Women
“The time is now for Black women to use the power of our vote and our lived experiences to inform real policy change.”
Leading By Example: Learning “The Art of Tough” from Barbara Boxer
“One goal of this memoir is to inspire people to fight for change,” Barbara Boxer, former Democratic U.S. Senator from California, writes in her recently-released book. “It takes what I call the Art of Tough and I’ve had to do it all my life.”
Nevadans Are Fighting Trumpcare
Nevadans are rising up to demand that their lawmakers reject attempts to kick millions of Americans out of the health care system and slash funding for Medicaid.
12 Women Who Could Anchor the CBS Evening News
As CBS decides who will fill the seat of former Evening News anchor Scott Pelley, the Women’s Media Center is urging them to choose a woman.
Feminists #PinkOutTheNight for Women’s Health Care
The night before the Senate plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act was unveiled, activists around the country gathered to protest the onslaught of attacks on women’s health by the Trump administration.
Calling on Congress to Support Black Women’s Maternal Health
Last week, advocates urged lawmakers at a Congressional briefing to confront the high rate of maternal mortality among black women and develop policies to ensure and safeguard their health and dignity.
Today in Feminist History: The New York Times Says “Ms.”
Thirty-one years ago today, “Ms.” was finally adopted at The New York Times.
Trump Administration Corrects Equal Opportunity Employment Policy to Encompass LGBTQ Community
The Department of Commerce excluded sexual orientation and gender identity in its most recent Equal Opportunity Employment policy statement, provoking pushback from LGBT rights groups.
Uber Board Member Resigns After Making Sexist Remark
Uber board member David Bonderman resigned after receiving criticism for sexist remark aimed towards fellow board member Arriana Huffington at a staff meeting on Tuesday.