Recap: I Watched the Marriage Equality Ruling in Real Time Published: June 29, 2015 At 7:30 an officer of the Court starts handing out cards. There are only fifty. I am number twenty-one and my body goes into shock as the small purple card finds its way into my hands.
5 Things to Know on Get Yourself Tested Day Published: June 27, 2015 Here are five things you need to know about getting tested for STDs, for yourself and your partners.
I Use Birth Control for Sex Reasons, And That’s Okay Published: June 26, 2015 For me, the reasons I began taking birth control pills are purely selfish: I enjoy having a menstrual cycle that is four days long with little to no side effects. And I enjoy having sex and having the additional protection of oral contraceptives.
RECAP: Women For Afghan Women Celebrate 14 Years Published: June 24, 2015 I am very happy to see that Afghan women are not alone in this battle. Women worldwide are holding hands to make sure their voice is heard.
I Still Need Title IX – And Here’s 3 Reasons You Do, Too Published: June 23, 2015 Forty-three years ago, Congress passed Title IX as part of the Education Amendments. This significant piece of legislation prohibited any education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance from discriminating on the basis of sex. Since its passing, Title IX has helped women around the country. It has helped women enter professions in fields […]
RECAP: A Look Inside the Language of Rape Culture Published: June 22, 2015 Changing the language you use is just one way to stand in solidarity with survivors. And it’s one worth speaking up about.
woman talking! Feminists United Responds to Misstatements by UMW President Regarding Their Title IX Complaint Published: June 15, 2015 The Feminist Majority Foundation continues to stand with students at the University of Mary Washington as they seek to hold the university accountable for violations of their rights under Title IX.
We Must Remain Vigilant, Even Fifty Years Later Published: June 12, 2015 As the Griswold v. Connecticut decision turns 50, its importance cannot be overlooked. Neither can the attacks we’re still fighting back from.
From Griswold to Title X: Why Birth Control Access Matters Published: June 11, 2015 Until college, I knew nothing about Griswold v. Connecticut. I also knew little about Title X. Not knowing about these important historical moments is a form of privileged ignorance for me.
Beyond Bravery: Rethinking Dominant Narratives About Trans People Published: June 10, 2015 “You’re so brave!” As a trans woman, I often hear these words, and I’ve seen the phrase pop up a lot when folks are talking about Caitlyn Jenner as well. But this phrase covers up a lot of other stuff – and stops us from holding folks accountable in the pursuit of a better world for trans people.