POWER PLAYS, Vol. 1: My Five Favorite Feminist Artists Published: July 31, 2014 We’re a long way from the ceremonial “Best Of 2014” lists by our favorite music blogs – but we’re pretty confident these standouts are going to finish the year strong.
Mapping A Movement: Taylor Went to Nashville to Get Out HER Vote! Published: July 29, 2014 Taylor just returned from Nashville, where she attended Planned Parenthood Generation Action’s Power Tour! This is her trip diary.
Via FMF. Recap and Photo Diary: Our Favorite Moments from the FMF’s #InternActivism2014 Briefing Published: July 28, 2014 Our DC intern team hosted a briefing, “From Passion To Progress,” to discuss how to put a women’s rights agenda into action.
Via FMF. Standing On The Side of Love: Last Night’s Pro-Choice Rally in New Orleans Published: July 25, 2014 Last night, Feminist Majority Foundation, New Orleans Abortion Fund, and Tulane University Students United for Reproductive Justice came together to unite the community for a candlelight vigil.
In New Orleans, Neighbors are Rallying to Stand By Their Doctor Published: July 22, 2014 The people of New Orleans are pro-choice and stand by reproductive justice, and they stand by their doctor.
Recap: Taking on Campus Sexual Assault at the Make Progress National Summit Published: July 18, 2014 “It’s not often that you have all these institutions focused on one issue, trying to find a solution. But with student activists holding their colleges, and the government, accountable, we are sure to see change soon.”
Recap: It’s Been 90 Days, But It’s Still Time to #BringBackOurGirls Published: July 16, 2014 The time for action was 89 days ago. Enough is enough. It is time to Bring Back Our Girls.
Recap: FMF Interns Take Over East Los Angeles College! Published: July 15, 2014 Overall, the visit to ELAC was eventful and successful, bringing unity to those involved with FMF and FMLA, and ultimately, bringing awareness to a number of capable and engaged individuals.
#JusticeForJada: We Took Over the #JadaPose Hashtag To Stand Up for Survivors Everywhere Published: July 11, 2014 16-year old Texan Jada recently discovered that photos of her unconscious body went viral on Twitter and Instagram after she was drugged and raped at a party with her high school peers. So we stood up for survivors everywhere on our own social media accounts.
Via Act4Accountability. Get Into It: Rally At The Nigerian Embassy to #BringBackOurGirls! Published: July 10, 2014 On Monday, 90 days will have passed since almost 300 Nigerian girls were kidnapped by Boko Haram. Activists are gathering to make it clear that it’s been too long.