As it just so happens, I come from fairly conservative stock. I am a lonely liberal sheep among my family, and I am perfectly content that way. I am used to hearing anti-Obama, anti-health care reform and anti-choice rhetoric. But… Read More ›
Month: January 2011
Women Around the Globe: News Roundup
Following are links to news stories concerning women internationally. Happy reading! A female political campaign official goes missing in Uganda, reportedly kidnapped by persons dressed in military uniforms. See Daily Monitor. Rwandan rebel leader accused of ordering his soldiers to… Read More ›
sherights’ shereads
As a voracious reader, I’m always in the market for a good book, especially ones that touch on women’s issues. I’ve taken the liberty of compiling a preliminary — and by no means comprehensive! — list of books/websites/magazines that are… Read More ›
“Corrective” Rapes
I firmly believe that a major component of activism involves highlighting issues that, for whatever reason, slip through the cracks or are swept under the carpet. One such issue that has somehow remained largely absent from mainstream media discussions and… Read More ›
Today’s Shero: Rukhsana Batool
I love a positive news story about women, particularly one that highlights the bravery and persistence individuals exude in the face of systemic institutional discrimination. CNN profiles Rukhsana Batool, a 25 year old mother of three in Pakistan, who has… Read More ›
Late-term Abortion: Setting the Record Straight
Late-term abortion is back in the news, thanks to Dr. Kermit Gosnell. The problem is, these news stories are accusing Gosnell of performing late-term “abortions.” As I explain in my previous post, this is a dangerous misrepresentation of the word…. Read More ›
All Women Candidates are NOT Equal
If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me how excited I was that a woman was running for both president AND vice president during the 2008 elections, I would be rich. Yes, I am a feminist and… Read More ›
Links We Love
Here’s a quick round-up of links you should absolutely check out. Happy reading! Women’s eNews: Rape Victims’ Privacy is a Matter of Law, not Shame IWPR: Afghan Women Bemoan Rights Pledges Jezebel: Today in Sexual Harassment: Suggested Threesomes and Forced… Read More ›
No Big Surprises Here
If you think that a woman’s right to choose is safely secure, think again. The New York Times today reports on various anti-abortion measures underway in state legislatures. Here are some highlights: Republicans in Congress hope to strengthen measures to… Read More ›
38 Years of Roe
Today is the 38th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade. This decision is the cause of controversy – and relief – for many. For me, Roe is validation of a woman’s right to make decisions that… Read More ›
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