This Thanksgiving, Just Give Us The Truth Published: November 26, 2013 Folklore has us believe that the Native Americans showed the starving colonists how to survive and that the Pilgrims were very grateful for it. But this is what actually happened.
Our National Campus Organizers and Albuquerque volunteers worked with Dolores Huerta, co-founder of United Farm Workers, to mobilize the student vote. Victory in Albuquerque! Published: November 21, 2013 Our team of National Campus Organizers helped mobilize a huge student vote, overwhelming the shuttles we sponsored with Young Women United and ProgressNow New Mexico to take students to the polls.
Mapping A Movement: Edwith and Laken Ride a Feminist Batmobile Through North Carolina Published: November 20, 2013 Edwith and Intern Laken spent some time in North Carolina exploring as many campuses as possible and soaking up some free swag on the way.
Recap: A Two-Generation Approach to Economic Security for Women and Their Families Published: November 19, 2013 Policy-makers and other organizations advocating for the economic security of those underrepresented in this country should focus both on the economic stability and self-esteem of the parents as well as quality education and opportunities for their children.
Rape Culture Shock Published: November 18, 2013 “There are days when I want to go to the Dean’s office and ask where I can feel safe here.”
Roundup: Students Speak Out About ABQ’s Anti-Choice Ballot Measure Published: November 14, 2013 On November 19, Albuquerque residents will vote on a deceptive ballot measure that would effectively ban abortion after the 20th week without exceptions for rape, incest, fetal abnormalities, or the health of the mother.
This Is What Sex-Positive Feminism Means to Me – What Does It Mean to You? Published: November 13, 2013 Sex-positivity means being able to decide your own desires and take control, as much as possible, over your sexual health. Women should be able to talk about trauma without shame and so should women be allowed to speak of consensual sex without stigma.
Activism 101: Starting a Campaign to Expose Fake Clinics on Your Campus Published: November 11, 2013 It’s CPC Week of Action! We’re taking on CPCs and we’re gonna #CallOutCPCs all week. To get you fired up and ready to go, we’re gonna share stories and organizing advice all week on the Feminist Campus blog. A campaign to expose fake clinics is an amazing way to be an advocate for women’s healthcare […]
Get Into It: NARAL and FMF’s CPC Week of Action is Coming Up! Published: November 4, 2013 CPCs have been experiencing success as legislative attacks on women’s health leave communities across the nation without real abortion and preventitive care resources. That’s why NARAL and the Feminist Majority Foundation are joining forces for a CPC Week of Action from November 11 to 15, 2013.
Roundtable: We Marched Against Sexual Violence On Campus Published: November 1, 2013 “As long as we continue to spark dialogue about sexual violence and refuse to allow it silence us, there is no way we cannot create a better world.”