Growing up, we are taught that if you do something bad, you will be caught and appropriately punished. And throughout most facets of life, this usually holds true. Unless you’re a rapist in New York City. The past year has borne witness to wave after wave of sexual assaults in our beloved city, from Manhattan… [Read more…]
March 14, 2012
I was very fortunate to attend the Women in the World summit this past weekend, where I was endlessly inspired by women and girls from all walks of life, who shared their stories of survival and triumph. I cried no less than three times (thank you very much, pregnancy hormones), laughed and cheered my ass… [Read more…]
February 11, 2012
While President Obama stood strong for women last week by requiring all insurers to cover birth control, the onslaught against contraception is far from over. Several Conservative members of Congress want to eliminate coverage for birth control entirely. As Think Progress reports, anti-choice Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) is at the helm, introducing an extremist bill… [Read more…]
February 8, 2012
Feministing, White House Stands Firm as Catholic Groups Rail Against New Contraception Rules Feminist Wire Daily Newsbriefs, 9th Court Panel Rules Proposition 8 Unconstitutional Womens eNews, Minimum Wage Doesn’t Pay for Hard Work FMF Feminist News, SD House Committee Strikes Down CPC False Advertising Bill Reuters, Komen Under Microscope for Funding, Science
January 17, 2012
A few months ago, I found out I am pregnant. As I sat and watched the two lines appear on that pee stick, my thoughts went haywire. First, “Am I reading this right?,” followed by “OMG! I can’t believe we did it!” (my husband and I had been trying for months, after being on a… [Read more…]
December 13, 2011
Nancy Schwartzman is a courageous filmmaker, speaker and activist fighting to empower women and end sexual violence. Named one of the “10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2011″ by Independent Magazine, Nancy’s work explores the intersection of sexuality, new media, and the complexities of modern relationships. She is an inspiration to me as a women’s rights… [Read more…]
December 5, 2011
If you’re anything like me, you might be wondering if somehow you’ve been transported back in time, to when family planning was inaccessible and abortion was illegal. Incredulously, it is 2011 – not 1950 – and here we are, fighting for reproductive rights as if we never even had them. If Congress has its way,… [Read more…]
November 30, 2011
Obama ran as a pro-woman presidential candidate. Now we will see whether it was all lip service or if he will stand up for women’s health. Despite the fact that birth control constitutes “preventive care” under the Affordable Care Act — meaning it is covered at no cost by insurance plans — it looks as… [Read more…]
March 22, 2012
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