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My Future Fellow WOMAN
Michelle sums up her experience at the Women’s March best with a letter she wrote to her 18 month old daughter. Continue reading “My Future Fellow WOMAN”
Local Women in Comics
While it is a common misconception that the “comic world” is solely a man’s world there is, in fact, no shortage of notable woman in the field. Continue reading “Local Women in Comics”
Halloween is Not a Night For Cultural Appropriation
Due to the feminist movement, the hypersexualization Halloween costumes is a topic that is often discussed. Continue reading “Halloween is Not a Night For Cultural Appropriation”
Are Girls Better Team Players Now That they are in the Game?
You Can Have the Sports Section
I am not a sports fan. Continue reading “Are Girls Better Team Players Now That they are in the Game?”
The 8 Women on US Currency
Recently our country received some exciting news, 8 women will soon be represented on our money. Continue reading “The 8 Women on US Currency”
9 National Sites That Honor Women’s History
“I want young girls and boys to come here—10, 20, 100 years from now—to know that women fought for equality, it was not just given to them,” – President Obama on the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument.
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Where Are The Women?
In 2000, all member states of the United Nations agreed upon the eight Millennium Development Goals. The third goal on the list was “To promote gender equality and empower women”. One of the specifics of the goal was to achieve equal gender representation in all national legislatures. Over 15 years has passed since the global community agreed on this goal, so how much progress has been made? Continue reading “Where Are The Women?”
7 Facts About Women In Film
It is no secret that women are not equally represented in the film industry. Whether it is in front of the camera or behind it women are struggling to achieve the same recognition and status as their male counterparts. Take a look at some of the statistics about women in the film industry that you may not know. Continue reading “7 Facts About Women In Film”
National Organization for Women
National Organization for Women – 2014 Conference Report by Anne Hoiberg The hot June wind of a 95-degree Albuquerque served as a force pushing women to unite in solving the critical issues of our lives. During the opening plenary of the National Organization for Women’s national conference, “Faces of Feminism: Strength in Diversity,” NOW President Terry O’Neill graciously urged a diverse audience of 300 activists to mobilize for an end to violence against women and an increase in women’s political representation as well as to fight for the Equal Rights Amendment ratification, equal pay, a livable wage, affordable health and … Continue reading National Organization for Women
