This is not something we are going to change with laws and regulations. It’s certainly not something we are going to change with pithy quotes about Mad Men. It’s going to take a concentrated effort to change the culture.
Archives for January 2014
Activism 101: We Put On (Yet Another) Successful Feminist Art Showcase
Whether you’re flipping through a comic by Alison Bechdel, blasting one of Beyonce’s girl-power anthems, watching Andrea Gibson perform “Blue Blanket,” or savoring the prose of bell hooks, it’s hard to deny the connection between feminist activism and the arts.
Take Action: Support Louisiana’s Clinics Against TRAP Laws
The Louisiana government is trying to make it impossible for clinics to do what they are meant to do: help improve women’s health care!
Activism 101: How We Said “Thank You!” To Our Local Clinic
We didn’t have a ton of resources to deploy in any sort of fancy counter-protest, so we had the idea to send cards to the clinic staff as a way to show our support.
Happy 41st Roeversary!
While I want to get out my party hat and decorate the office with streamers on this glorious day of celebration, I think it is important to talk about something that has largely gotten swept under the rug, remaining unknown to the majority of people: comprehensive reproductive health care clinics are under attack.
Abortion: Not Just Your Mother’s Issue
Forty-one years ago, the Supreme Court ruled that women had a right to privacy extending to their decisions to have abortions, and women’s rights and reproductive health activists breathed a collective sigh of relief.
Activism 101: I Schooled My Campus Police on How to Talk About Sexual Assault
When campus police issued a statement about a sexual assault, the entire message was a mess. So I said something back.