The Case for Janet Yellen Gets Stronger Every Day
There has never been a woman chair of the Fed, and correcting that inequity is long overdue, but it’s also true that Dr. Yellen is the best person for the job, male or female.
Category: General
Feminist Taylor Swift: What Will Taylor Say?
Who am I to call Taylor Swift out for only halfway fighting the feminist fight? I’m clinging onto any slight sign of feminism from a woman who is clearly not interested in empowering anyone other than herself.
A Girl Scout on Girl Scouting (And the Bishops)
The attack on Girl Scouts becomes part of patronizing trend that seeks to discredit programs that empower women to be independent leaders. That is not “religious freedom”. That is fear of strong women. Women who work together, be it to sell cookies or sing songs or make the world a better place.
Finding Feminism: A Story from the Deep South
Feminism, fem-in-ism . . . feminism. For days, I rolled the three-syllables around in my head, in my mouth. I said it aloud, and it sounded unfamiliar, but not unfitting. After I took the time to learn more, I did it. I took the big leap and decided that I was a feminist. I didn’t want any boys holding the door open for me. I was done with cheerleading; it was objectifying. Pay for my movie? Yeah, right. I didn’t wait tables part-time for nothing.
Speaking Out for Women’s Equality
Founded in 1966, the National Organization for Women is the largest, most comprehensive feminist advocacy group in the United States. We take action to demand equality for women. We speak up for justice. We invite you to join us.