Representative Carolyn Maloney and Jackie Speier gathered feminist leaders and activists in front of the Supreme Court steps today to send a clear message: We need the Equal Rights Amendment, and we need it now!
Let’s Thank These Senators!
Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) just held a breakthrough hearing on combating violence against women with IVAWA and CEDAW, and
seven women senators testified. We must thank the Senators for demanding action.
One Billion Rising: Today, I Rise to #LiftTheBan
I am rising to urge everyone to join me in taking action to reduce the suffering immediately by demanding that President Obama stand up for these girls and women and provide them with access to comprehensive medical care, including the option of abortion, in accordance with the Geneva Conventions.
#LiftTheBan: Take Action and Tweet With Us!
We’re rising today to ask that President Obama to support the women and girls raped in war who are unable to access necessary, comprehensive medical care – and we’re continuing the conversation with a Twitter storm at 1PM EST.
Military Sexual Assault Vote Coming Up: Act NOW!
Help us take on military sexual assault. Email your Senators to tell them that we must change the current system of handling these cases today.
Congratulate Virginia’s New Democratic Attorney General with Feminist Majority!
It’s been a hard-fought battle for Herring.
Paid Family Medical Leave Shouldn’t Be A Luxury
Some 100 million U.S. workers have enjoyed time off because of the FMLA, and most employers have reported no negative impact on business profitability or productivity because of the law. But not every family has had peace of mind.
Virginia Feminists, We Need Your Votes!
If you are a Virginia voter, you must vote on November 5th. If you know a Virginia voter, you must urge them to vote.
Feminist Fix: The Government Shutdown
The government shutdown is now in its third week.
Feminist Fix: Hundreds of Ohio Women Rally at the Statehouse for Reproductive Choice
On Tuesday, hundreds of pro-choice activists from across the state of Ohio traveled to the Statehouse in Columbus to protest anti-choice legislation that threatens their state clinics and sets precedents for further restrictions on birth control, abortion, and reproductive rights for Ohio women.