Kamala Harris has become only the second Democratic woman to become a vice presidential nominee, and the first woman of color to be nominated. Conventional wisdom tends to argue that a nominee’s vice presidential pick doesn’t do much to budge the outcome of the presidential election either way. But this year it might be different.
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How to Celebrate the 55th Anniversary of Voting Rights and Make “Good Trouble”
Leaders and organizations around the country are responding to threats of voter suppression. And you can too—by attending the virtual, interactive summit, “Protecting America’s Vote: Our March to the Ballot Box” August 6-8.
Civil Rights Groups Urge Congressional Action on Voting Rights to “Honor of the Remarkable Legacy of John Lewis”
“If Senate leadership truly wishes to pay tribute to Representative Lewis, they will restore the Voting Rights Act by passing the Voting Rights Advancement Act.”
Ms. Needs Your Vote!
We are very excited to announce that our Summer 2019 cover has been nominated for the 2020 Best Cover award by the American Society of Magazine Editors.
Casting your vote is easy! Simply like ASME’s Facebook post featuring our cover before Friday, May 15.
“Fundamental” Justice: Fighting Racism and Patriarchy
You’re invited to an exciting virtual screening + panel event, Thursday, May 28 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT. (RSVP link inside!)
Brought to life by two-time Academy Award winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, “Fundamental” is a documentary film series highlighting the stories and voices behind grassroots organizations and community mobilizers working to support and uplift marginalized and historically oppressed people and communities around the world.
Life on the Border During a Pandemic: Coronavirus’s Impact on North American Borders
Last week, a panel discussion explored the impacts of the pandemic on the North American borders. Given the intense economic and social interdependence that Canada and Mexico have with the United States, closing of borders will bring major disruptions to every single component of their national fabric.
Are Ohio Abortion Clinics Open for Patients? What about Emergency Contraception? NARAL Answers FAQs on Abortion in Ohio
In light of confusion as to whether or not Ohio abortion clinics remain open during the coronavirus pandemic, NARAL compiled a list of FAQs to help answer your questions.
Feminists React to the Case That’s Bringing Abortion (Yet Again) to the Supreme Court
Today, the Supreme Court took on the first major abortion-related case since Brett Kavanaugh ascended to the bench. Feminists around the country are sounding off about what’s at stake for all those who benefit from safe access to abortion.
The Ms. Q&A: #RageBakers Katherine Alford and Kathy Gunst Have the Recipe for Resistance
“We wanted to use our skills—both as food journalists, writers, editors and part of a community of women—to help create a book that provides hope.”
Showing Solidarity with Women in Prison
As the 2020 candidates have begun to roll out criminal justice reform proposals, we cannot forget the 219,000 women currently incarcerated in the United States. Tragically, women are often overlooked in plans meant to reduce the number of Americans held in jail cells or sent to prison each year.