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What’s At Stake for Young Women in the 2016 Election

Published: July 14, 2016

Two weekends ago was all about Independence Day, and my Instagram feed was full of my girl friends posting their festive 4th of July pictures that rang with love for freedom and their country. Now, I’m left wondering where all this patriotism went on Primary Day, and where it will go come November on Election Day. To […]

Recap: Catchin’ Bodies Summit in Ohio

Published: June 24, 2016

Note: This is a guest blog from Janice Sikon, a student leader at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. She is studying Chemistry and Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies and is currently the President of the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance at her university. On June 11th and 12th, I had the privilege of attending the […]

Why I Vote (and I Think You Should, Too)!

Published: September 22, 2015

“I don’t really care about politics.” “But I don’t know how to register! It seems complicated…” “It doesn’t really matter if I vote or not anyways, it won’t make a difference.” There is something that seems so intimidating about registering to vote. It is easy to post our opinions on social media for specific candidates […]

Welcome Back, Feminist Campus Activists!

Published: September 15, 2015

Welcome back to school! For most of you, the 2015-2016 school year has already kicked off – and that means back to books, back to exams, and back to feminist campus activism. We have some tips to help you get the semester started! Join a Feminist Group on Campus or FMF Alumnae group! Start the school […]

Two Years After Shelby v. Holder, the Voting Rights Act Still Matters

Published: July 7, 2015

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 attempted to undue centuries of discriminatory and racist practices. Less than half a century after its passing, the highest court in our nation voted to take away a small victory in that quest.

The Election’s Over, But You Can Still ShowOUT for Reproductive Rights!

Published: November 12, 2014

Even once the vote is over, work being done on the reproductive justice movement is not.

Tennessee’s Amendment 1 Is Not What You Think And Not What You Want

Published: October 30, 2014

Many have heard about Amendment 1, the new proposed amendment to the Tennessee State Constitution that will appear on the ballot this election cycle. Distressingly, however, is that many, if not more, have also heard misleading or blatantly untrue things about its intent and possible consequences.

Equality Isn’t Out of This World: Vote No on Measure 1 for Women’s Rights!

Published: October 28, 2014

It seems like I must be an extraterrestrial being, one who is not from the planet Earth, because apparently my ideals about women’s health equity are just that far out.

Mapping A Movement: Taylor And Alyssa Went To North Dakota To Rally Voters Against Measure 1!

Published: October 23, 2014

Alyssa and Taylor just returned from North Dakota, where they hired students to work on grassroots organizing against North Dakota’s upcoming ballot measure. They fell in love with the city of Fargo and the people in it. Here’s the story of their travels!

GALLERY: The Youth ShowOUT Week of Action Was a Huge Success!

Published: October 21, 2014

Last week was our Youth ShowOUT week of action, in which we endeavored to engage our more than 600 student groups on college campuses nationwide in one big week of voter engagement. It was no small task – and you all made it happen.