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“Pro-Life is Pro-Woman”: March for Life Gets It Wrong, Again

Published: February 18, 2020

Thousands of marchers walked past us, carrying signs with messages like “Abortion kills,” and “Impeach Roe,” as we wielded our bright pink “Keep Abortion Safe and Legal” rounds. Many of these anti-choice demonstrators were incredibly angry at us for daring to counter-protest their march: as their signs indicated, they all view abortion as wrong, unsafe, […]

On the Day of the March for Life, the Fight Continues to Keep Abortion Safe and Legal

Published: January 31, 2020

Abortion is a hot-button issue as well as extremely emotional for many. Roe v. Wade (1973) itself says that “We forthwith acknowledge our awareness of the sensitive and emotional nature of the abortion controversy, of the vigorous opposing views, even among physicians, and of the deep and seemingly absolute convictions that the subject inspires…” We’re […]

25 Feminist Resolutions to Kick Off the Decade

Published: December 20, 2019

If you’re a goals-oriented person (or are trying to become one), starting with a blank slate of goals can be a great way to ring in the new year and say goodbye to the 2010’s. Kick off the decade by adding some of these feminist resolutions for 2020 to your list: Personal Resolutions Take (better) […]

We Need Federal Paid Family Leave, Now

Published: December 12, 2019

Congratulations to Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, who held her first hearing as Chairwoman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform Tuesday! As a tireless champion for women’s rights, Representative Maloney’s first hearing was on federal paid family leave. We’re here for @RepMaloney ‘s first hearing as chairwoman of the @HouseOversight committee-it’s an important one! Witnesses […]

Will the Real Abortion Expert Please Stand Up?

Published: November 25, 2019

Thursday, November 14, the House Oversight and Reform Committee held a hearing to examine how state policies impact access to comprehensive reproductive health services, including abortion. Congressman William Lacy Clay from Missouri requested the hearing after reports that the state’s Department of Health and Senior Services had been keeping a spreadsheet tracking the menstrual cycles […]

On Allyship: Attending the SCOTUS Protest on LGBTQ Discrimination

Published: November 18, 2019

Last month–LGBT History Month–on October 8, the Supreme Court heard three cases regarding LGBTQ discrimination in the workplace. To show support for those representing the cases and the LGBTQ community generally, and to demonstrate the will of the people, a protest was held outside the Supreme Court. A few key moments stood out to me, […]

37 Years Later…

Published: November 14, 2019

Yesterday, the United States House Judiciary Committee considered H.J. Resolution 79, legislation to remove one of the few barriers left to finally add the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution: a 1982 deadline for ratification. First proposed almost a century ago and passed by Congress in 1972, the ERA—which would guarantee equal legal rights for […]

Boots on the Ground: How Student Activism Aided the Block of an Abortion Ban in Alabama

Published: November 1, 2019

Earlier this year, Alabama’s State House passed one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the nation: The Human Life Protection Act. This ban criminalized abortion providers, giving them 10-99 years in a state prison for performing an abortion. Masked under a “pro-life” agenda, the authors of this bill disregarded the impacts it would have […]

Climate Protests Should Become Our Normal

Published: October 24, 2019

On Friday, September 20, millions of young people and allies around the world participated in the Global Climate Strikes. The purpose of these strikes was to tell adults across the world to get it together and do something to address climate change. This is no easy task, and will definitely require a massive overhaul of […]

Wonder Women Wednesday: Lauren Low

Published: October 16, 2019

She is wise. She is strong. She is a warrior. Wonder Woman, one of the most iconic and powerful superheroes, serves as a role model across the world. Her character leads by example, fights for justice, and strives for peace. But Wonder Woman doesn’t just appear in films and comic books—she’s in our daily lives, […]