WASHINGTON, DC—Extremist legislators in Oklahoma proved how little they value women when they passed a total ban on abortions today. This sneak attack was added to the agenda in the dead of night because they knew this was the only way to pass anti-abortion legislation. Even abortion providers in the state had no idea the Read more …
The Normalization of Eating Disorder Culture in College Students TW: Mention of eating disorders, disordered eating, diet culture “Her body makes me want to go to an outpatient clinic. How am I supposed to eat in front of him!?” There have been more mornings than not where my friends and I share a laugh over Read more …
Extreme weather events threaten women disproportionately On February 28th, the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a grim report on the status of the climate crisis. As conveyed in the IPCC report, experts from around the world have agreed that the threat of climate change on human security is “unequivocal,” and that Read more …
During this Women’s History Month, feminists will have a new resource spotlighting women who were part of the rich historical tapestry of the national capital. Two professional guides who offer a Tour of Her Own in Washington, D.C., have published a fascinating guide. Feminist historians Kaitlin Calogera and Rebecca Grawl describe in the new book, Read more …
Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and 122 co-sponsors have introduced legislation (H.R. 7062) to create a statue of the legendary hero of the Underground Railroad which will stand in the National Statuary Hall. Not only was Tubman known as “Moses” for guiding enslaved persons to freedom, but a campaigner for women’s equality and she held many Read more …
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