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Transgender Lobby Day gives a Voice to Trans Folks and Allies

Posted by Jenna Archer on 08/18/2014

Last fall in my hometown an agender teen named Sasha’s skirt was set on fire while they rode home on the bus. Victim of a cruel assault just because of their gender expression, Sasha suffered severe burns and was hospitalized. The bus Sasha was riding on, the 7, was the bus that I took to school every day, and Sasha went to the same high school as my older sister, who is lesbian. Read more...

In U.S. Border Crisis, the Rate of Unaccompanied Girls Fleeing Sexual Violence Rises

Posted by Jenna Archer on 08/16/2014

The current crisis at the southern U.S. border has been all over the news as thousands of unaccompanied children have been apprehended. This crisis is yet another reminder of why we need comprehensive immigration reform and why immigration is a feminist issue. Read more...

Caregiver Credit Act Would Value Women’s Work

Posted by National Organization for Women on 08/15/2014

The National Organization for Women has advocated for many years for policies that would value women’s unpaid caregiving work, either raising children or caring for dependent adults. Read more...

Social Security turns 79: celebrating nearly eight decades of support for women

Posted by Angela Stoutenburgh on 08/14/2014

There is a simple truth that we here at the National Organization for Women understand intimately: the fight for women’s equality is not over. This Thursday, August 14th, 2014 is the 79th anniversary of Social Security and, in the face of repeated attacks on reproductive health services, continued workplace and wage discrimination, and the persistent reliance on women as guardians and caregivers, we must celebrate and protect one of the greatest pieces of legislation in the United States’ history. Read more...

Executive Order Could Require Federal Contractors to Cover Birth Control

Posted by Jenna Archer on 08/12/2014

Time and again, the president has used his executive power to fight against discrimination and ensure that workers are treated fairly. Now, we want the president to make crystal clear that the U.S. government will not do business with those who discriminate against women. Read more...