Riding the Waves: Defining Young Feminism in Context
Old feminism might be about “cranky white women burning bras,” by my feminism was robustly intersectional and lived in the Petri dish of the Internet.
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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.
Feminists Celebrate Two Key Victories at the Polls
Two June 12 victories — in North Dakota and Arizona — have feminists cheering.
The Facts Behind the Call for Equal Pay
The issue of paycheck parity may not be quite as simple as the rallying cry of 77 cents makes it seem–dealing with the vestiges of oppression never is.
The Criminal Cost of Talking to a Loved One Behind Bars
Leticia Miranda reports for Colorlines: “When Martha Wright’s grandson was moved to a prison outside of her hometown of Washington, D.C., she didn’t expect that a short 5-minute conversation with him could cost up to $18. . . . Prisoners can usually call…
CEDAW Hearing Encouraging, U.S. Ratification Long Overdue
NOW applauds Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) for chairing a first-ever Judiciary Committee hearing Thursday on ratification of the U.N. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). Eight years have lagged since the last hearing for the human rights treaty signed by President Jimmy Carter in 1979.
Let Young Women Speak for Ourselves
Newsweek made several conclusions about young feminists, all without asking a single young woman. This is hardly the first time the media has painted a picture of abortion rights activism, or for that matter feminism in general, as a few grannies in a moving truck stalled somewhere between the assisted living facility and the nursing home. It is a serial genre novelette we can only call Invisible Young Woman.
NOW Spotlight on Supreme Court Candidates: Martha Minow
It is easy to see why Martha Minow is on the short list of potential Supreme Court nominess to fill Justice Stevens’ vacated seat. Minow obtained degrees from Harvard University and Yale Law School, where she was an editor of Yale Law Review.
Feminist History-Makers: A Literary Inspiration
This woman is the acclaimed author of “Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books” and “Things I Have Been Silent About: Memories” — Azar Nafisi.
It’s What’s on the Outside that Counts
The cosmetics industry swears that the amount of toxins in each product is too small to make a difference, but think about how many products we use each day. These chemicals can be absorbed through the skin, inhaled, or ingested. Little amounts of neurotoxins and carcinogens really start to add up.