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Happy Roe Day! (And Other Feminist Wins of the Week)

Published: January 22, 2018

If you’ve watched or tuned into the news recently, you probably know that last week was a devastating week featuring a government shutdown. But over the weekend, people across the world showed up to Women’s Marches, marking the first anniversary of the 2017 Women’s March – one of the largest coordinated protests in world history. And today […]

Feminist Wins of the Week

Published: January 12, 2018

Feminists are starting the new year by continuing the hard work to eradicate discrimination worldwide, and this week was both a week of firsts and of revolutionary changes across the globe. These victories are the result of decades of activism, perseverance, and strength – and that deserves some celebration! Join us on Fridays at Feminist […]

The Black Herstory Month Series: Mercy and Nyasha Chikowore-The Talented Twins Doin’ It For the Culture

Published: March 1, 2017

For Black History Month, we honor and celebrate the fabulous black feminists and wonderful womanists who continue to build the feminist movement and bend the arc of history toward justice. Today’s Fantastic Black Feminists are Mercy and Nyasha Chikowore-Mercy is the current Communications Manager at the Washington Area’s Women’s Foundation and a public relations specialist […]

North Carolina, Come On and Rise Up for a Feminist Future!

Published: September 27, 2016

North Carolina, we’re 41 days away from the election and its time for us to rise up for a feminist future! There’s much at stake for us in this election-voting rights, access to affordable college, police violence and more! I created this factsheet for important information you need to know before you head out to […]

#SaveSCOTUS: What’s At Stake for Trans Rights

Published: September 20, 2018

Bloomberg Law recently reported that 16 states want the Supreme Court to limit workplace rights for transgender workers. These states want companies to be able to fire or not hire workers based on gender identity and want the Supreme Court to rule that doing so is legal and does not violate federal workplace discrimination law. In […]

If I Were a Rich Man:
Franchise and Subcontracted Workers, Beware!

Published: March 9, 2020

Join Feminist Majority Foundation intern Serena Saunders each week in If I Were a Rich Man as she explores the topic of money–as it relates to feminism–to provide young people with the information and resources they need to survive, thrive, and fight economic injustices. This week, Serena’s tackling a new federal rule on subcontractors and […]

A #RoeDay Reflection

Published: January 22, 2020

Throughout the long, and often frustrating, history of feminist activism, January 22, 1973 ranks at the top of the list of the most important days for women’s rights in the U.S. (competing with other critical dates such as August 18, 1920–happy suffrage centennial!) Because on this day in 1973, the United States Supreme Court made […]

Dear Men: Stop Using Feminism to Hide Your Abuse

Published: August 7, 2018

CW: sexual abuse, sexual violence, #MeToo During my freshman year in college I started seeing a guy who I knew through on-campus progressive activism. Though he was a self-proclaimed feminist, throughout our brief relationship I noticed that he would treat me like I was disposable and less accomplished, often demeaning me for my lack of […]

Angela Peoples - Director of GetEQUAL, a national grassroots network of LGBTQ people and allies fighting for LGBTQ liberation

The Black Herstory Month Series: Angela Peoples-Bold Organizing for LGBTQIA Liberation

Published: February 20, 2017

For Black History Month, we honor and celebrate the fabulous black feminists and wonderful womanists who continue to build the feminist movement and bend the arc of history toward justice. Today’s Fantastic Black Feminist is Angela Peoples-Angela currently works as the Executive Director of GetEQUAL, a national grassroots collective of LGBTQIA people and allies working […]

Kwajelyn Jackson-Community Education and Advocacy Director, Feminist Women's Health Center

The Black Herstory Month Series: Kwajelyn Jackson-Unapologetically Intersectional, Undeniably Cool

Published: February 17, 2017

For Black History Month, we honor and celebrate the fabulous black feminists and wonderful womanists who continue to build the feminist movement and bend the arc of history toward justice. Today’s Fantastic Black Feminist is Kwajelyn Jackson-Kwajelyn currently works as the Community Education and Advocacy Director at the Feminist Women’s Health Center in Atlanta, Georgia. […]