The Taliban’s new law on the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice marks another severe regression in the human rights and freedoms of Afghan women. It confirms and expands the Taliban’s oppressive measures that the regime has imposed since its return to power in August 2021. The new law enforces strict restrictions on women’s […]
Reproductive justice takes center stage at the DNC
As abortion remains a critical concern for voters across the country, the DNC seized this opportunity to prove that abortion rights are a cornerstone of Kamala Harris’s platform. “It was abortion that made a huge difference in race after race [in 2022],” noted Celinda Lake, president of Lake Research Partners, a top Democratic polling firm. […]
Equali-tea at the DNC: A united call for the ERA
As the Democratic National Convention kicked off in Chicago, the excitement and enthusiasm in the air were unmistakable. At the iconic Palmer House Hilton, the Feminist Majority and ERA Coalition hosted the Feminist Equalitea, bringing together a diverse and dynamic crowd and filling the historic State Ballroom with more than 400 passionate advocates for equality. […]
Governor Tim Walz: A Champion for the ERA and Reproductive Justice
The Feminist Majority is thrilled with Vice President Harris’ choice of Gov. Tim Walz for her running mate. As a longtime supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment and reproductive rights, Walz is the type of leader we need, and deserve, as Vice President. Walz’s career is a testament to his commitment to gender equality and […]
Ohio woman’s miscarriage leads to potential indictment
Brittany Watts, a 34-year-old woman from Ohio, is now at the center of a controversial legal battle, facing potential indictment for a fifth-degree felony of “abuse of a corpse” after miscarrying a nonviable fetus at home. Watts’ arrest in October 2023 has sent shockwaves through the reproductive rights movement, raising questions about the implications of […]
New Year, New Laws on Gender and Abortion
As we celebrate the beginning of 2024, many states are kicking off the new year with new laws going into effect, many focused on gender and abortion rights. There was a record-breaking number of anti-LGBTQ legislation introduced by Republican state legislators in 2023, with the American Civil Liberties Union recording at least 508 bills targeting […]
The Future of Abortion Access: Supreme Court Takes on Mifepristone Regulations
On Dec. 13th, the Supreme Court decided to take up the case, Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA, regarding mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, and its accessibility. The issue centers around a lower court decision challenging recent FDA changes allowing telemedicine appointments and mail prescriptions for the drug. The Supreme Court will hear the […]
‘100 Years, Not One More’: ERA Advocates Rally on Centennial Anniversary
Chants of “not one more year” filled downtown DC as ERA activists marched from the White House to the Capitol on Dec. 13th — the 100 year anniversary of the ERA’s introduction in the House of Representatives. Activists, led by the ERA Coalition, demanded that not one more year pass without rights being protected by […]
New York to redraw congressional maps ahead of 2024 election
New York’s Court of Appeals has mandated that the state redraw its congressional district maps in preparation for the upcoming 2024 elections. This ruling introduces a crucial dimension to the political landscape, potentially favoring Democrats as they strategically aim to secure control of the U.S. House. The responsibility of crafting the new proposed maps falls […]
Feminism is for Men, Too
How community organizers are engaging men and boys in the fight for gender equality Around the world, advances in gender equality have reached a standstill. During the COVID-19 pandemic, stay-at-home orders drastically increased incidents of intimate partner violence. The overturning of Roe v. Wade has emboldened anti-abortion movements both domestically and globally. Whether one looks to the nation’s […]