Action and Advocacy – Page 44

The Lessons of Women’s Equality Day

Published: August 26, 2010

Cross-posted with Jewesses With Attitude. Thirty-nine years ago today, legendary Congresswoman Bella Abzug led Congress in designating August 26th “Women’s Equality Day.” Exactly one year prior, Abzug had spoken at the “Women Strike for Equality” march, a gathering of 10,000 women in New York organized by Betty Friedan and a coalition of feminist activists, including […]

Campus Organizing Series: Affluent or Apathetic College Campuses/Small College Campuses

Published: July 26, 2010

Guest post by D. Robinson As an FMF intern, I have the opportunity to write toolkits regarding campus activism and organizing. In this first installment (the others will be coming over the course of this week and the next!) I will be discussing different strategies to organizing on an affluent or apathetic college campus. If […]

Campus Organizing Series: Large Public Universities

Published: June 29, 2010

Guest post by Alison T. So the DC Campus Interns have been assigned the project of blogging campus organizing tips for different types of campuses, in order to provide our fellow college feminists with some tools for making change on their campuses. My first topic is one with which I have a lot of experience: […]

A Feminist Survey for Your Campus

Published: April 23, 2010

FMF-Affiliate group, BNOW at UC Berkeley, uses this Feminist Survey to educate students about feminism and recruit new members. Take a look and think about tailoring one for your campus and club! A quick survey… I empower myself. I care about the true meaning of diversity. I believe in equal pay for men and women. […]

Sweeping Anti-Immigration Bill Signed Into Law in Arizona

Published: April 16, 2010

Imagine yourself walking home from school as fast as you can and on your way home you pass a police car. You get a little nervous as you look down at the color of your skin and you realize that you fit the stereotype of an “undocumented” person. The police officer stops you and begins […]

Spring into Action: Eradicating Sexual Assault on Campus

Published: April 13, 2010

April is generally known for the coming of spring and for DC residents, the first sight of bloom of cherry blossoms. But April also brings us another significant focus–Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This is a great time of the year to renew one’s commitment to activism, and what better way to do that than advocating […]

A Message to Certain BSU Students: Keep Your Hands Off Women’s Back Ends

Published: April 8, 2010

According to a campus police report, at approximately 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, a white male rode by and slapped at least three different women on the buttocks. Two of these women chose to report the incident to campus police, and the department issued a public safety notice via email to BSU students and faculty.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Published: April 2, 2010

Guest post by Mariel According to the Department of Justice, 1 in 6 women will face some type of sexual violence in their lifetime. One of the ways to work to eliminate this violence is to raise awareness. Don’t know how to raise awareness for sexual assault on your campus? The blog Stop Street Harrassment […]

Celebrate the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade on January 22nd

Published: January 15, 2010

January 22, 2010 marks the 37th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision that guaranteed American women the right to a safe and legal elective abortion.

University of Chicago Outcry Over “Men in Power” Student Organization

Published: May 28, 2009

One of our chartered campus groups, the Feminist Majority at the University of Chicago, is quoted in this Chicago Tribune article about a newly minted student organization on campus, “Men in Power.”